Increase Motivation to Learn English Through Canva. English is an international language used to communicate around the world. There are several countries that make English an official language or a primary language. In Indonesia, English is not the main language because we have our own language, namely Indonesian.
Therefore, the subject of English is considered a difficult subject for most of our students. So that we as educators must use appropriate and interesting learning media to foster student learning motivation.
As the author did at SMP Negeri 2 Siwalan, in the odd semester of class VIII English learning on KD.4.5, namely compiling a particular text in the form of a greeting card, very short and simply related to the day special by paying attention to social functions, text structure, and linguistic elements, correctly and in context, especially in the material for making Greeting Cards using media canva.
Understanding learning motivation
The definition of learning motivation according to Sardiman (2018:75) is "The overall driving force in students that gives rise to learning activities, which ensures the continuity of learning activities and give direction to learning activities. So that the desired goal of the subject of learning can be achieved.
According to Arsyad (2015:10), learning media is everything that can be used to convey information in the teaching and learning process. So that it can stimulate students' attention and interest in learning.
What is Canva
Canva is a platform for creating graphic design and content publications that is easier and faster than other graphic software. This magical tool can be used online through a desktop browser or downloaded a mobile application through the App or Play Store. Moreover, it offers two versions i.e. the free version and the paid version (Pro
Students With the changes in modern times like now where the millennial generation cannot be separated from gadgets, it is time for us to introduce various digital application devices/platforms to students. One of them is the canva app. This platform creates a wide variety of designs for personal or professional needs.
Uses of Canva
There are many uses for canva. Among them are making presentations such as PowerPoint, designing posters, brochures, advertisements, postcards, business cards , and invitations and editing videos for various social media platforms. Such as Instagram, Facebook, Tik tok, and others.
How to Increase Motivation to Learn English Through Canva
How to use Canva is relatively easy because in the Canva application there are thousands of templates are ready to be used for various purposes. In addition to templates, we can also add design elements and icon illustrations from various types of themes. In addition, you can upload pictures or photos from the desktop gallery.
This app really makes the design more practical and fun. This application is very appropriate to be used as a learning medium in the material for making Greeting cards.
Students can design cards as attractive as possible to their liking by adding various image or photo designs and choosing various templates that have been provided. The use of canva media has several benefits that can be achieved.
Namely, the skills to make digital graphic design and essential materials that can be absorbed and increase student learning motivation to be more active and enthusiastic in learning activities
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