The Role of Learning Media in Enhancing the Effectiveness and Activeness of the Learning Process

Authors

  • Rumiyati Rumiyati Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya
  • Alicia Putri Lestari Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya
  • Juanda Juanda Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33856/didaskalia.v8i2.614

Keywords:

learning media; learning effectiveness; educational technology; teacher creativity; active learning

Abstract

Learning media play a strategic role in enhancing the effectiveness and activeness of the learning process. This study aims to analyze the importance of utilizing learning media in creating an active and efficient teaching–learning environment. Technological advancements and the characteristics of learners in the digital era require educators to be more creative and innovative in delivering instructional content. This study employs a literature review method by analyzing various studies related to the implementation of learning media. The results indicate that the use of diverse learning media such as digital platforms (Google Classroom and Quizizz), audio-visual media (videos and PowerPoint presentations), and print-based materials can improve students’ learning absorption and motivation. Learning media that engage multiple senses (visual and auditory) are proven to be more effective than conventional learning approaches that rely on a single sensory modality. These findings suggest that educators’ creativity in selecting and integrating learning media that align with learners’ needs and contextual conditions is a key factor in achieving an active, efficient, and meaningful learning process. The implications of this study emphasize the need to strengthen educators’ pedagogical competencies in the effective use of educational technology.

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Published

2025-11-19

How to Cite

Rumiyati, R., Putri Lestari, A., & Juanda , J. (2025). The Role of Learning Media in Enhancing the Effectiveness and Activeness of the Learning Process. Journal Didaskalia, 8(2), 114–127. https://doi.org/10.33856/didaskalia.v8i2.614

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