The Use of Canva Apps as a Medium in the Project-Based Language Learning Model to Empower the EFL Student's Creative Writing Skill

Abstract

This research aims to determine how teachers teach using the project-based learning (PjBL) model and how EFL students perceive the Canva application in creative writing. Thus, this study used a qualitative design with a case study type involving 21 students and 1 English teacher. Furthermore, to collect data, the researcher used a questionnaire with 9 questions distributed via Google Forms and interviews regarding students' perceptions of the Canva application as a medium for learning to write invitation cards. Observation and interview data analysis techniques begin with transcription, coding, and interpretation. On the other hand, the Likert scale is used to analyze questionnaire data. The results of this study for learning material for writing invitation cards, the teacher uses project-based learning with the help of the media. Then students also showed positive perceptions of using Canva as a medium for learning to write with a project-based learning model, with the result that students were more interested and motivated to work together to complete the invitation card writing project well. The researcher's conclusion suggests that teachers use the PjBL learning model with the help of technological media, especially the Canva application so that students not only gain knowledge from learning but also increase students’ creativity in writing.

Keywords: Project-based learning, Canva Application, Creative Writing