Penerapan Media Pembelajaran Digital Berbasis Canva untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa SMP Al-Hikam Burneh Bangkalan

Abstract

This study aims to provide an in-depth description of the implementation of Canva-based digital learning media and its influence on students’ learning motivation at SMP Al-Hikam Burneh Bangkalan. The study is grounded in the issue of low student motivation, which is often associated with the predominance of conventional teaching methods and limited use of digital media in the pesantren school environment. Employing a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation, the research explores how Canva is integrated into classroom learning and how it affects students’ behavioral and motivational responses. The findings reveal that Canva significantly enhances students’ attention, active participation, and conceptual understanding through visually engaging and interactive learning materials. Although students are prohibited from using personal digital devices due to pesantren regulations, the use of Canva via a projector remains effective and adheres to institutional guidelines. Moreover, Canva helps teachers present abstract and complex concepts in clearer and more accessible visual formats. Overall, all participating classes demonstrated substantial improvement in learning motivation, with more than 80% of students categorized as having high motivation. These findings indicate that Canva is an innovative, adaptive, and highly relevant learning medium capable of improving instructional quality and supporting the learning needs of 21st-century students within the unique context of pesantren-based education.