ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CANVA MULTIMEDIA ON THE COGNITIVE ABILITIES AND LEARNING MOTIVATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADE V
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22373/pjp.v14i3.30174Keywords:
Multimedia, cognitive ability, learning motivation.Abstract
This study aims to explore the effectiveness and contextual factors influencing the use of Canva-based interactive learning multimedia in enhancing the cognitive abilities and learning motivation of fifth grade elementary school students. A qualitative descriptive literature review design was employed, chosen to provide a comprehensive understanding of patterns, mechanisms, and perceptions across prior studies rather than to measure quantitative outcomes. Ten peer reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2025 were examined. Data extracted from these studies included research objectives, participants, educational contexts, methodological approaches, and emerging themes. The analysis was conducted through narrative and thematic synthesis to identify consistent findings and variations across the literature. The results revealed that Canva-based media fostered student engagement, improved visualization of learning materials, and positively influenced both learning outcomes and motivation. Despite challenges such as limited facilities and varying teacher competencies, professional training and institutional support effectively addressed these barriers. Thus, Canva is recognized as a relevant and applicable digital learning tool supporting character- and technology-oriented education within the Independent Curriculum framework.
Keywords: Multimedia, cognitive ability, learning motivation
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Mutia Rani Dwi Sari, Sri Wardani, Nuni Widiarti, Agus Yuwono

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).




