Does Prezi Boost Learning Outcomes? Evidence from Elementary School Students In Indonesia

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Objective: This study endeavours to determine students' learning outcomes after using Prezi as a learning medium in social studies courses in alignment with SDG 4. Theoretical Framework: Prezi's advantages for presentations include the ability to provide text, audio, and video, include links and PDF documents in a way that allows zooming in or out of content, and share presentations via the Internet or social networking sites. Method: This is an R&D study using an experimental research design of one group pretest-posttest for effectiveness test. This research utilizes samples determined based on Slovin's formula, selecting from a population of 75 students. After applying the formula, the required sample size is 64 fifth-grade elementary school students from Cluster Ki Hajar Dewantara. The instrument used is a cognitive achievement test for social studies students, utilizing Prezi-based learning techniques to collect data despite encountering technical challenges. Results and Discussion: The study analyzed the effect of Prezi media on fifth-grade students' learning outcomes in Social Sciences, particularly on Indonesia’s geographical conditions. Normality and homogeneity tests using SPSS 25.0 confirmed that the data was normally distributed (p = 0.071 > 0.05) and homogeneous (p = 0.336 > 0.05). A paired t-test showed a significant impact (Sig. 2-tailed = 0.000 < 0.05), indicating that Prezi media positively influenced learning outcomes. Research Implications: The study aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) by evaluating Prezi's impact on learning outcomes in Indonesian elementary schools. Promoting digital learning supports inclusive, practical education and enhances student engagement, contributing to SDG 4's goal of improving learning quality through technology. Findings from this research can help educators adopt innovative teaching methods to enhance student comprehension and motivation. Originality/Value: This research examines Prezi’s impact on elementary student learning in Indonesia, providing empirical evidence on digital education effectiveness. It adds value by offering localized insights into educational technology in developing countries, helping educators and policymakers enhance teaching methods and support SDG 4 (Quality Education).