The Use of Interactive Digital Media on Elementary School Students' Learning Outcomes

Abstract

Learning in elementary schools still faces limitations in media and the dominance of conventional methods, so it is less than optimal in fostering student motivation and understanding. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of interactive digital media in improving the quality of learning at SD Negeri 21 Pontianak Barat. The study used a descriptive approach with purposive sampling of fifth-grade students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively quantitatively and qualitatively. The results show that interactive digital media increases student motivation, participation, conceptual understanding, and interaction during learning. Teachers also found it easier to explain abstract material. These findings confirm that interactive digital media is an effective and relevant strategy to support learning and the development of 21st-century skills in elementary schools.