Comparison of Student Learning Outcomes Using Digital and Conventional Learning Media in Senior High School

Abstract

The integration of digital technology in education has become a strategic necessity to improve
student learning outcomes in the digital era. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of
digital and conventional learning media in enhancing student achievement among seventh-grade
junior high school students. A quasi-experimental research design with a pretest-posttest control
group approach was employed. Sixty students were purposively selected and divided equally into
two groups: an experimental group and a control group. Data were collected using a multiple
choice test to measure learning outcomes and analyzed using paired sample t-tests and independent
sample t-tests to determine within-group and between-group differences. The results showed that
the group taught using digital learning media achieved significantly higher posttest scores (M =
84.7) compared to the group taught using conventional methods (M = 70.2). In contrast, pretest
scores between the two groups were nearly equal. The statistical analysis confirmed that digital
media had a more substantial effect on improving learning outcomes than conventional media.
These findings support multimedia learning theories and highlight the importance of interactive
and student-centred digital environments. In conclusion, digital learning media offer significant
advantages in promoting students’ academic achievement and should be increasingly integrated
into classroom instruction. Future research should explore its long-term effectiveness and
adaptability in different contexts. Educational institutions are encouraged to invest in teacher
training and infrastructure to support technology-based learning.