The Effect of Implementing ClassDojo Assisted by a Smartboard on the Reading Motivation of Third-Grade Elementary School Students

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of implementing ClassDojo assisted by a Smartboard on the reading motivation of third-grade students at SD Negeri 32 Sorong City, using a one-group pretest-posttest design with 25 students. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests, observations of teacher-student activities, and a reading motivation questionnaire. The results showed that the average score rose from 45.36 in the pre-test to 58.93 in the post-test, an increase of 13.57 points. Reliability testing yielded Cronbach's Alpha values ​​of 0.891 (pre-test) and 0.895 (post-test), indicating high reliability. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test showed significance values ​​of 0.692 (pre-test) and 0.643 (post-test); since both exceeded 0.05, the data were determined to be normally distributed. Observations reinforced the quantitative findings by demonstrating the students' enthusiasm and active engagement during the lessons. It is concluded that the implementation of ClassDojo supported by a Smartboard positively impacts the reading motivation of third-grade elementary school students and serves as an alternative interactive learning medium for teachers at the elementary level.