Integrasi Cerita Itihasa dalam Media Pembelajaran Digital Interaktif untuk Pendidikan Karakter di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 1 Penatih, Badung, Bali.

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and implement interactive digital learning media based on the Itihasa story as a means of strengthening character education for students at SDN Penatih 1, Badung, Bali. The research background was based on the urgent need for a learning model that is able to integrate local cultural values ​​with the development of digital technology that is appropriate to the characteristics of digital-native students. The research method used was a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, documentation, and a trial of media use on fourth-grade students. The results of the study indicated that interactive digital learning media based on Itihasa can increase learning motivation, student engagement, and understanding of character values ​​such as honesty, discipline, empathy, cooperation, and moral courage. Students become more active, focused, and responsive to the delivery of moral values ​​through animation, interactive quizzes, and situational simulations based on the Ramayana and Mahabharata stories. In addition, teachers consider this media relevant, contextual, and effective as a means of preserving local culture especially Balinese Hindu values in learning. Obstacles encountered include limited digital devices, internet network stability, and teacher readiness in operating the technology. Overall, the integration of the Itihasa story into interactive digital media has proven effective in strengthening character education and can serve as an innovative, local wisdom-based learning model in the digital age.