Technology itself from time to time has increased significantly so that it can be utilized in various fields, especially in the field of education itself. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are unable to take part in learning at school face to face with teachers. So here the role of educational technology is very important to apply. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of educational technology to increase student interest in learning during the pandemic. Research used literature research is combined with qualitative approaches. Research is conducted by collecting from various sources of literature from various journals and books that have a relationship with our research theme, namely the implementation of educational technology to increase students' learning interest in pandemic times. The application of educational technology acts as an effort to improve and launch the current online learning process, it can be said that educational technology is not only as bridging teaching and learning activities but becomes the heart of the process of ongoing activities.

Humans are created with various potentials that exist within themselves. Humans have a unique diversity and all humans are perfect in their own way. This does not mean that someone who has a handicap or disorder is an imperfect human being. In everyday life, people with special needs have the same rights as other humans. Characteristics and types of special needs are different, one of which is social and emotional behavior disorders. By reviewing more deeply the characteristics of children with special needs (ABK) with mental retardation, so that they are able to give more attention to them. Based on the literature, it can be interpreted that not all naughty children are evil. Before giving them a negative label, they should be able to identify what makes their behavior different from the others. The provision of services and guidance on a regular basis both in the school, home, and community environment will further direct the mentally retarded crew to be better. One of the guidance models in this mentally retarded ABK is to provide Islamic education and inclusive education so that they can return to real human nature.