JMKSP (Jurnal Manajemen, Kepemimpinan, dan Supervisi Pendidikan)
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): JMKSP (Jurnal Manajemen, Kepemimpinan, dan Supervisi Pendidikan)

Improving Vocational High School Students' Learning Motivation Through Digital-Based Interactive Learning Models

Fery Sumatoyo (SMK PGRI 2 Belitang)
Januardi (Universitas PGRI Palembang)
Riswan Aradea (Universitas PGRI Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to improve the learning motivation of vocational high school (SMK) students through the implementation of a digital-based interactive learning model. The research was motivated by the low level of student participation, passive classroom behavior, and the tendency of students to use smartphones for non-academic purposes during lessons. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) was conducted in two cycles involving 30 tenth-grade vocational high school students. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation and analyzed using quantitative and descriptive qualitative techniques. The results indicated a significant improvement in students’ learning motivation. The percentage of students categorized as having high learning motivation increased from 60% in Cycle I to 83.3% in Cycle II, exceeding the success indicator of 75%. Students also demonstrated greater participation, confidence, enthusiasm, and engagement during learning activities. The findings suggest that digital-based interactive learning effectively transforms smartphone use into productive learning tools and creates a more active, student-centered, and enjoyable learning environment. This study contributes practical evidence regarding the effectiveness of digital interactive learning in enhancing motivation among vocational high school students.  

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Journal Info

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JMKSP

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Education Social Sciences

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JMKSP (Jurnal Manajemen, Kepemimpinan, dan Supervisi Pendidikan) is managed and published by Graduate Program Universitas PGRI Palembang. JMKSP (Jurnal Manajemen, Kepemimpinan, dan Supervisi Pendidikan) is published 2 times per year (June and December) with E-ISSN 2614-8021 and P-ISSN ...