The Effectiveness of Canva-Based Instructional Media in Deep Learning–Oriented Indonesian Language Instruction for Fifth-Grade Elementary School Students

This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of implementing Canva-based instructional media integrated with a deep learning approach on the Indonesian language learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students. The study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group structure. The research sample consisted of 41 students divided into an experimental group and a control group. Data were collected through learning achievement tests and analyzed using the N-Gain test and an independent samples t-test.The results indicated a greater improvement in learning outcomes in the experimental group compared to the control group. The mean score of the experimental group increased from 60.75 to 83.25, while the control group improved from 61.19 to 75.00, with an N-Gain value of 0.5898 (moderate category) and a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). These findings demonstrate that the integration of Canva-based instructional media with a deep learning approach is effective in improving students’ learning outcomes. The study also highlights the importance of integrating digital media with appropriate pedagogical strategies in Indonesian language instruction at the elementary school level.