THE EFFECT OF USING THE WORDWALL DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM ON IMPROVING EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION AT SMP NEGERI 2 PEKALONGAN IN 2025

Abstract

The development of digital technology provides opportunities for teachers to utilize interactive learning media that can enhance students' learning interest. One of the learning media that can be used is Wordwall, which provides various game-based educational activities. This study aims to determine the effect of using Wordwall digital learning media on students’ interest in learning Islamic Religious Education (PAI) among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Pekalongan. This study employed a quantitative approach using an experimental method with a One Group Pretest–Posttest Design. The research sample consisted of 32 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted through validity and reliability tests, normality test, homogeneity test, Paired Sample t-test, and N-Gain analysis using SPSS 23. The results showed a significance value of 0.018 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant effect of Wordwall on students’ learning interest. Furthermore, the average N-Gain value of 0.831 was categorized as high. These findings indicate that the use of Wordwall media is effective in improving students’ learning interest in Islamic Religious Education