Digital Media Use and Learning Motivation at SDN 4 Karang Agung Ilir, Indonesia: A Qualitative Case Study

Triyanto Triyanto

Authors

Triyanto Triyanto Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Digital media, learning motivation, elementary education, rural education, qualitative case study

Abstract

The integration of digital media has increasingly shaped teaching and learning practices, including in rural educational settings. This study aimed to examine the use of digital media and its relationship with students’ learning motivation in a rural elementary school in Banyuasin Regency, Indonesia. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving classroom observations, semi-structured interviews with teachers, and motivation questionnaires administered to 30 students. The findings indicated that digital media, such as instructional videos and interactive presentations, enhanced students’ attention, participation, and confidence during classroom activities. Students demonstrated greater enthusiasm and engagement when learning materials were delivered through multimedia formats. However, several challenges were identified, including limited technological facilities, unstable internet connectivity, and insufficient teacher training in digital pedagogy. The study concluded that digital media supported learning motivation in rural contexts, although its effectiveness depended on infrastructure readiness and teacher competence.

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