PEMANFAATAN MEDIA INFOKUS DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI SMP NEGERI 1 SIGALANGAN

SMP Negeri 1 Sigalangan is one of the largest public education-based schools in Batang Angkola District which is equipped with complete facilities and facilities. This research was conducted to determine the use of infocus media in increasing student motivation to learn Islamic religious education, and what subject matter uses infocus media, also what are the obstacles experienced by teachers in increasing student motivation to learn Islamic religious education and how the teacher's solution in overcoming obstacles in increase student motivation to learn Islamic religious education at SMP Negeri 1 Sigalangan. Based on the background of the problem above, the purpose of this study is to find out how the use of infocus media in increasing student motivation to learn Islamic religious education, what materials use infocus media, also what are the obstacles experienced by teachers in increasing student motivation to learn Islamic religious education. and how the teacher's solution in overcoming obstacles in increasing student motivation to learn Islamic religious education at SMP Negeri 1 Sigalangan.
The discussion of this research is related to the study of the use of infocus media, in connection with that the approach taken is the theories related to the use of infocus media, the definition of infocus media, the history of the development of infocus media, the advantages and disadvantages of using infocus media, the use of infocus media and constraints on utilization. infocus media.
To find out the results of this study, the researcher used a qualitative approach, namely research conducted by observing the surrounding phenomena and analyzing them using descriptive logic by describing and interpreting the object in accordance with what it is. Data collection instruments used were observation and interviews. Data analysis was used with qualitative descriptive analysis.
Based on the discussion and research results, it can be seen that the use of infocus media in increasing student motivation to learn Islamic religious education is still categorized as good, because the teachers of Islamic Education in this school are still implementing infocus media even though its use is assisted by school staff. And materials that often use infocus media are material on Islamic Cultural Date, Understanding the history of Islamic da'wah, and Understanding praiseworthy and despicable behavior. The obstacles experienced by the teacher were the lack of the teacher's ability to use infocus media and the lack of student interest in attending Islamic Religious Education lessons. The teacher's solution in overcoming these obstacles is only a suggestion from the principal so that teachers make it a habit of using infocus media to be more competent and always provide directions to students to be more active in following Islamic religious education lessons.