Author

Michelle M. Barellano*
Cebu Technological University – Main Campus, Cebu City, Philippines

Abstract

Digital interaction is an important part of modern learning, as it allows students to connect with lessons through the use of technology. It encourages active participation, making students more involved in discussions and activities. Through digital interaction, learning becomes more engaging, interactive, and easier to understand. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of digital interactive lessons in improving the academic performance of Grade 7 students in Araling Panlipunan, particularly on the topic Pilipinas sa Timog-Silangang Asya, as many learners struggle to understand concepts using traditional teaching methods. A quasi-experimental design was used, involving 80 students from Rosario National High School who were divided into a control group (traditional teaching) and an experimental group (digital interactive lessons). Data were collected through a 40-item pretest and posttest, along with surveys to capture students’ learning experiences, and were analyzed using mean, percentage, standard deviation, and t-test. The results showed that both groups had low pretest scores, indicating limited prior knowledge; however, the experimental group demonstrated a significant improvement in posttest performance compared to the control group. Students who experienced digital interactive lessons were also more engaged, motivated, and active in class. The results indicated that digital interactive lessons provide a more engaging and effective learning environment than traditional teaching methods. Overall, the study concludes that digital interaction lessons are effective in enhancing students’ understanding, participation, and academic performance, and a digital interactive module was proposed to support more engaging and learner-centered teaching in Araling Panlipunan 7.

Keywords: Academic performance, araling panlipunan 7, pretest and posttest, digital interactive module, enhance learning, learning experiences, significance difference.

*Corresponding author / Email address: michellebarellano@gmail.com.ph
DOI: https://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05021161

Recommended citation:
Barellano, M. M. (2026). The effectiveness of digital interaction to enhance academic performance of Araling Panlipunan 7. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (2), 4439-4451. https://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05021161

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