THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS ON ENHANCING STUDENTS’ LEARNING SKILLS AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL

Abstract

The rapid integration of digital technologies into education has transformed traditional teaching practices, particularly through the use of audio-visual aids. This study aimed to investigate the impact of digital audio-visual aids on enhancing students’ learning skills at the secondary level. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed to examine teachers’ and students’ perceptions regarding the effectiveness of audio-visual instructional tools. Data were collected through two structured, closed ended questionnaires administered to a sample of 250 respondents, including 50 teachers and 200 students from five selected secondary schools in Narowal district. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential techniques, including correlation analysis, through SPSS software. The findings revealed that the frequent use of digital audio-visual aids significantly enhances students’ academic performance, comprehension, motivation, and classroom engagement. Both teachers and students demonstrated positive attitudes toward the integration of visual learning tools in the teaching-learning process. The study concludes that digital audio-visual aids play a vital role in improving learning outcomes at the secondary level and recommends their systematic integration into classroom instruction.