The Combination of AI and Local Wisdom: Transforming Textbooks and Learning Media at Al-Risalah Islamic Boarding School

Abstract

The transformation of education in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 requires educational institutions, including Islamic boarding schools, to adapt to modern technology without neglecting their local identity. This research aims to assist the transformation of textbooks and learning media at Al-Risalah Islamic Boarding School using a service learning approach. The mentoring process involves four main stages: planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation. In the planning phase, the identification of needs indicates a high need for AI-based technology, additional training, and reinforcement of local values in teaching materials. The implementation phase focuses on training AI technologies, such as Canva and ChatGPT, as well as the preparation of textbooks that are integrated with local wisdom. Reflection involves a comprehensive discussion between facilitators, educators, and students, which results in an evaluation of the success of the program. The evaluation showed an increase in the competence of educators in compiling AI-based textbooks, although there was a need for further training. The results of the program in the form of textbooks and digital learning media are disseminated to the pesantren community to ensure sustainability. This study proves that the service learning approach is effective in supporting the transformation of technology-based education, while maintaining the local values of Islamic boarding schools. This model can be adopted by other Islamic boarding schools to face the challenges of modern education.