Upaya Dosen Dalam Menumbuhkan Motivasi Karakter Mahasiswa Semester 4 Di Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh Pada Era Digital Di Universitas Terbuka

Abstract

This study aims to describe or illustrate how to foster student character motivation in distance learning in
the digital era. Using a qualitative descriptive approach model carried out in this study using observation,
interviews, documentation, and literature studies. The subjects in this study were 4th semester students at the
Open University. The conclusion of this study is to explain and describe the implementation of distance
learning in the digital era, so that in its development motivation and willingness are needed and so that
students have a character that motivates competence and is capable of digital literacy. And Komalasari,
(2017 p. 83) formulated four guidelines in developing student character skills as follows: (1) there is a focus
of attention given to life, in the sense of trying to direct people's attention to various aspects of their own
lives, so that they can identify the things they value; (2) there is acceptance that is in accordance with what
is, in the sense that when we pay attention to value clarification, we need to accept other people's positions
without consideration, according to what is; (3) there is a stimulus to act further. Meaning, we need to do
more as a reflection of values, rather than just accepting; (4) there is development of individual character
abilities. This means that with this approach, it is opened not only to develop students' skills in having value
clarification, but also to receive guidance to think and act further.
Keywords: Cultivating character motivation, Distance learning, digital literacy