THE ROLE OF HISTORY LEARNING MEDIA IN INCREASING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Abstract

Education in Indonesia faces the challenge of making learning more interesting and interactive, especially in the subject of Islamic Cultural Studies (SKI). This article discusses learning innovation using Prezi-based media at Yadika Lubuklinggau High School. A descriptive qualitative approach was used to gain an in-depth understanding of the implementation of the innovation. Through interviews with teachers, principals, and students, the results show that the use of Prezi in SKI learning successfully increased students' interest. The implementation steps involved identifying learning needs and objectives, planning the Prezi presentation, and introducing Prezi media to students. Teachers and principals gave full support to this innovation, despite technical constraints such as limited devices and internet connectivity. However, the use of Prezi enabled active student participation, improved their focus and understanding of the SKI material. The observation shows that Prezi creates learning that is engaging, dynamic, and interactive. Students feel more interested and enthusiastic in learning SKI, especially with the use of multimedia elements such as images, videos and audio. Full support from the school principal is key to the success of this innovation. Although there are technical constraints, continuous implementation and ongoing training for teachers are needed to maximize the potential of Prezi in SKI learning. In conclusion, the use of Prezi in SKI learning effectively increases students' interest, strengthens participation, and creates a more interesting and interactive learning environment.