Development and Alpha Testing of EzHifz Application: Al-Quran Memorization Tool

Abstract

Learning to memorize the Quran presents a challenge. This paper reports the development and alpha testing of a mobile application called “EzHifz” for Quran memorization based on the VARK learning style. The application received positive feedback for user acceptance testing and heuristic testing. The Fleiss kappa coefficient (κ) results for user acceptance testing show a very good level of agreement (κ = 0.850). Heuristic testing results show that κ = 0.731 for content, manual guide, memorization activities, performance information, and tasmik assessment attributes, while κ = 0.727 for presentation design, interactivity, multimedia elements, attraction, and motivation attributes. These results show a good level of agreement, which indicates that the EzHifz application meets the requirements of design and development based on the attributes evaluated. A combination of memorizing techniques in the application helps strengthen the use of preferred VARK learning styles. The techniques support the use of multiple senses that could facilitate the process of memorizing the Quran independently. This study contributes to the novel design and evaluation of the Quran memorization application based on the Quran memorization model. The application supports the teaching and learning of Quran memorization where it allows students to select their preferred VARK learning style with the technique of memorizing the Quran. This mobile application learning approach based on VARK’s learning style has the potential to be implemented in the process of memorizing the Quran as well as retaining memory through the use of memory senses in support of the learning materials developed.

The Art of Quranic Memorization: A Meta-Analysis

“…For instance, a mobile application is a simple and effective way to memorize Quran, and 90% of the Quranmemorizing students thought the app was helpful in Quranic memorization (Safar, 2017) With the looping method, these current programs may show the text and replay the reciter's audio. Some programs include audio recording and memorizing performance management (Mustafa et al, 2021). Mustafa et al (2021) researched integrating visual (V), auditory (A), All the participants agreed that giving students the option of remembering the Quran using the VARK learning style will provide them with more learning alternatives and allow them to use the program more effectively.…”

“…Some programs include audio recording and memorizing performance management (Mustafa et al, 2021). Mustafa et al (2021) researched integrating visual (V), auditory (A), All the participants agreed that giving students the option of remembering the Quran using the VARK learning style will provide them with more learning alternatives and allow them to use the program more effectively. It was found that the VARK learning style could be integrated with memorizing techniques based on the evaluation results.…”

Penerapan Teknologi Progressive Web Apps pada Aplikasi Pembelajaran Al-Qur’an Metode Dirosa

“…Hasil ini menunjukkan tingkat persetujuan yang baik, yang menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi EzHifz memenuhi persyaratan desain dan pengembangan berdasarkan atribut yang dievaluasi. [7]…”

Focus on developing al-Qur'an learning methods in Indonesia: learning style approach

“…In addition, the A-ba-ha-ta method teaches reading and writing the al-Qur'an and focuses on phonology (pronunciation of hijaiyah letters) (Arifin, Retnawati, Mailool, & Putranta, 2020;Mohd Yusoff, Raja Yusof, & Ibrahim, 2020;Senan, Wan Ab Aziz, Othman, & Suparjoh, 2017). The Ezhifz application which was developed based on learning styles is able to create effective learning to memorize the al-Qur'an and can increase learning motivation in inquiry learning (Mustafa, Mohd Zaki, Mohamad, Basri, & Ariffin, 2021).…”