The effectiveness of digital-based learning using interactive flat panels on students' writing achievement
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of digital-based learning strategies using Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) on students’ achievement in writing descriptive paragraphs. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving two groups: an experimental class and a control class, each consisting of 20 tenth-grade students at SMAN 2 Dente Teladas in the academic year 2025/2026. The experimental group was taught using IFP-based digital learning, while the control group received conventional instruction. Data was collected through pre-test and post-test and analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The findings reveal a significant improvement in students’ writing achievement. The mean score of the experimental class increased from 59.45 in the pre-test to 86.45 in the post-test, while the control class improved from 58.75 to 75.35. The t-test result shows that t-observed (2.77) is higher than t-table at both 5% (2.01) and 1% (2.68) significance levels, indicating a statistically significant difference between the two groups. In addition, the percentage of students achieving the minimum mastery criterion (KKM ≥ 71) in the experimental class increased from 25% to 100%, compared to 20% to 70% in the control class. These results suggest that the integration of multimedia, interactivity, and real-time feedback through IFP effectively enhances students’ engagement and writing performance. This study contributes to literature by demonstrating the effectiveness of IFP as an integrated instructional tool in improving descriptive writing skills. The findings imply that technology-enhanced learning should be promoted to support more interactive and student-centered classroom practices.