The Efficacy of Canva as a Digital Tool for Enhancing Student Learning in Multimedia Interactive Subjects

This study investigates the effectiveness of Canva as a digital tool for enhancing student learning in multimedia and interactive subjects. Drawing on data from 125 university students across four classes, the research explores Canva’s impact on student comprehension, engagement, and note-taking performance. Participants engaged in peer-teaching activities using Canva to create multimedia-based educational content, which was subsequently evaluated using rubrics and post-activity surveys. The results indicate that students reported high levels of perceived engagement, understanding, and collaborative effectiveness when using Canva compared to traditional tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint. The platform’s intuitive interface and versatile design features were particularly well-received, contributing to students’ preference for Canva in educational contexts. Overall, the findings suggest that Canva can serve as a valuable pedagogical resource in visually oriented learning environments. The study recommends further exploration of its implementation across diverse subjects and educational settings to maximise its educational impact.

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International Journal on e-Learning and Higher Education
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2025-06-30
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https://doi.org/10.24191/ijelhe.v20n2.2021
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Educational Methods and Media Use
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The Efficacy of Canva as a Digital Tool for Enhancing Student Learning in Multimedia Interactive Subjects

Mohd Azim Zainal, Nor Zalina Ismail, Saffa Raihan Zainal Abidin, Nurkhuzaimah Fazreen Jalaluddin
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International Journal on e-Learning and Higher Education
Educational Methods and Media Use
3.25
article

The Efficacy of Canva as a Digital Tool for Enhancing Student Learning in Multimedia Interactive Subjects

Mohd Azim Zainal, Nor Zalina Ismail, Saffa Raihan Zainal Abidin, Nurkhuzaimah Fazreen Jalaluddin
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1 citations

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of Canva as a digital tool for enhancing student learning in multimedia and interactive subjects. Drawing on data from 125 university students across four classes, the research explores Canva’s impact on student comprehension, engagement, and note-taking performance. Participants engaged in peer-teaching activities using Canva to create multimedia-based educational content, which was subsequently evaluated using rubrics and post-activity surveys. The results indicate that students reported high levels of perceived engagement, understanding, and collaborative effectiveness when using Canva compared to traditional tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint. The platform’s intuitive interface and versatile design features were particularly well-received, contributing to students’ preference for Canva in educational contexts. Overall, the findings suggest that Canva can serve as a valuable pedagogical resource in visually oriented learning environments. The study recommends further exploration of its implementation across diverse subjects and educational settings to maximise its educational impact.

International Journal on e-Learning and Higher EducationVol. 20(2)
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Educational Methods and Media Use
3.25
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The Efficacy of Canva as a Digital Tool for Enhancing Student Learning in Multimedia Interactive Subjects — Mohd Azim Zainal, Nor Zalina Ismail, et al. · International Journal on e-Learning and Higher Education (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS