Development of Multilingual-Based LMS to Improve the Accessibility of Islamic Religious Education Learning Resources for Diaspora Residents in Japan

Abstract

This research aims to develop a multilingual-based Learning Management System (LMS) to increase the accessibility of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning resources for Indonesian diaspora residents in Japan. Limited access to PAI materials and language barriers are the main challenges for the diaspora in maintaining religious education in foreign countries. Therefore, the development of this LMS is expected to provide practical solutions through the provision of an accessible and user-friendly platform, which can be operated in multiple languages, including Indonesian, English, and Japanese.
The research method used is a development research (R&D) method with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model. At the analysis stage, a survey of user needs related to PAI learning resources and the language challenges faced was carried out. At the design stage, the LMS is designed to support multilingual use, equipped with features that facilitate distance learning. The LMS prototype was then developed and tested on a number of diaspora users in Japan. Implementation is carried out through an evaluation of the use of LMS directly, followed by data collection to measure the effectiveness of the platform.
The results show that this multilingual-based LMS significantly improves the accessibility and understanding of users of PAI materials. as many as 85% of respondents reported that they experienced a significant increase in understanding of religious materials after using the LMS, successfully overcoming language barriers and providing practical solutions for diaspora users in Japan to access religious education more easily and flexibly. This study concludes that the development of multilingual LMS is an effective strategy in supporting the sustainability of religious education for diaspora communities abroad.