The Responses of Students using CANVA in English Language Teaching Media Course

Abstract

The study focused on the responses of students using Canva in English Language Teaching Media (ELTM) course. The study has 80 participants out the 120 from total population. The students were fourth semester students which from 4 classes of English Education Study Program who took the English language teaching media course in academic year 2023/2024. The students employed are those who experienced Canva application in this course for one semester. After experienced Canva application in six consecutive meetings. In the last meeting, the participants were answering the question of interview and share their ideas regarding its implementation. Based on the results of the students’ interviews, it was the first time their use Canva, so its unfamiliarity to students. Canva has been implemented in the ELTM Course to create a new educational atmosphere that students have embraced. They participate in group activities with eagerness, focusing on their individual tasks. The Canva application enables students to access it conveniently at any time and from any location, provided that they have an internet connection. This feature greatly enhances the usability of Canva for students. With Canva, students are empowered to tap into their creative abilities and explore the vast possibilities of the digital era.