MENUMBUHKAN SEMANGAT BELAJAR SISWA KELAS VI SEKOLAH DASAR SDN CIWEDUS KOTA SERANG DI ERA DIGITAL MELALUI INOVASI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN

Abstract

The low academic engagement of students in conventional learning at SDN Ciwedus, Serang City, reached 45% of optimal capacity, requiring the implementation of digital learning media as a solution to increase learning motivation. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test post-test control group on a population of 34 sixth-grade students, taking a sample of 34 students through purposive sampling (17 experimental, 17 control). Data collection was carried out using the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) with a Cronbach's Alpha reliability of 0.847 and a Likert scale engagement observation rubric. Treatments in the form of interactive multimedia, gamification, and collaborative digital platforms were implemented for four weeks. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant increase from a mean score of 62.7 to 84.3 (an increase of 34.4%), while the control group only experienced a significant increase from 61.9 to 64.1 (an increase of 3.6%). A paired sample t-test confirmed the significance of the increase (t=18.47, p<0.001, d=2.89). Digital learning media has been proven effective in increasing elementary school students' learning motivation, with a large effect size, making a significant contribution to pedagogical development in the digital era