KREATIVITAS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA TALKING AVATAR AI CANVA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH KEBUDAYAAN ISLAM DI MTS MA’ARIF SUNGEGENENG LAMONGAN

Abstract

In the field of education, learning does not only focus on delivering material, but also on how students understand and interpret it. Along with the development of science and technology, educators are required to create learning experiences that are more interactive and creative. Based on preliminary observations, the teaching of Islamic Cultural History (SKI) still faces several challenges, such as low student interest, engagement, and understanding due to conventional and monotonous methods, such as lectures and text-based delivery. This condition causes students to be less enthusiastic and to experience difficulties in understanding material that is narrative and historical in nature. Therefore, innovative and more engaging learning media are needed, one of which is the use of Talking Avatar AI Canva, an artificial intelligence–based medium that integrates visual, audio, and simulated communication elements through digital avatars. Based on the research background above, the researcher formulates the problem into three main aspects: the design and form of the media, its implementation in the learning process, and the evaluation of its use. The research approach applied in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study type. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this research consist of the Vice Principal for Curriculum Affairs, SKI teachers, and students. The data analysis technique used is the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The results of the study indicate that the use of Talking Avatar AI Canva in SKI learning, from the design aspect, is able to present narrative material in a more innovative, practical, and easily understandable way. From the implementation aspect, its varied use can reduce boredom and is relevant to the development of science and technology.