The Role of Digital Literacy in Mediating the Influence of Innovative Learning on Teacher Motivation at SMP Negeri 1 Pintu Rime Gayo Bener Meriah Regency
Keywords:
Innovative learning, teacher motivation, digital literacyAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of innovative learning on teacher motivation, with digital literacy as an intervening variable at SMP Negeri 1 Pintu Rime Gayo, Bener Meriah Regency. Teacher motivation is one of the crucial factors in improving the quality of education, which can be influenced by teachers' ability to innovate, self-confidence in teaching, and proficiency in using digital technology. The approach used in this study is quantitative with the path analysis method. Data was collected through questionnaires that were distributed to all teachers in the school. The results of the study show that innovative learning has a positive and significant effect on teacher motivation, both directly and through digital literacy as an intervening variable. Digital literacy has been proven to strengthen the relationship between learning innovation and work motivation. These findings affirm the importance of technology training and teacher capacity building in a sustainable manner to improve professionalism and morale in the school environment.
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