The Effect of a Deep Learning Approach Assisted by Interactive Media Based on Articulate Storyline and Canva on Students’ Understanding of Social Arithmetic Concepts

Abstract

This study examines the effect of a deep learning approach assisted by interactive media based on Articulate Storyline and Canva on students’ understanding of Social Arithmetic concepts. Using a quantitative pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design, the study involved 22 seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 27 Medan. Data were collected through essay-type tests administered before and after the learning intervention. The interactive media were designed according to deep learning principles emphasizing meaningful, mindful, and joyful learning. The findings reveal a significant improvement in students’ conceptual understanding and a statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest results. These results indicate that the developed interactive media effectively enhance learning processes and outcomes by promoting active participation and cognitive engagement, thereby addressing the limitations of conventional teaching methods.