THE USE OF INTERNET AS A MEDIUM FOR LEARNING

This study aims to find out: a) How is the use of the internet as a learning medium for Islamic Religious Education at SMK Negeri 3 Palembang? b) What are the supporting factors for using the internet as a learning medium for Islamic Religious Education at SMK Negeri 3 Palembang? c) What are the inhibiting factors for using the internet as a learning medium for Islamic Religious Education at SMK Negeri 3 Palembang? This study uses descriptive qualitative type research using data collection instruments in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants in this study were three PAI teachers, school principals, vice principals, and students in grades X, XI, and XII. The research is used to analyze data from data collection based on observation, interviews, and documentation, then perform data reduction, then present and finally draw conclusions from the data that has been obtained. Based on the results of the research that has been done, the researcher can conclude that the use of the internet as a learning medium for Islamic education at SMK Negeri 3 Palembang has been going well; that evidence this: a). The internet helps facilitate access to Islamic Religious Education subjects, b). Internet availability as a learning resource for Islamic religious education, c). The accuracy of the internet function as a learning resource, and d). The use of the internet can help learning achievement. The supporting factors for using the internet as a learning medium for Islamic Religious Education at SMK Negeri 3 Palembang are: a). Teachers master information technology/computer science, b). Students master computer operations, schools provide computer facilities, and also subscribe to internet service provider companies at PT. Telkom, and also the provision of internet hotspots accessible to classrooms. While the inhibiting factors for the use of the internet as a learning medium for Islamic Education at SMK Negeri 3 Palembang namely: a). Computer damage due to virus attack, b). The internet network link and slow internet access are damaged because too many people are using it simultaneously.