Students’ Perceptions of the Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness of Canva in Learning

Muhamad Rizaldy Waluya; Wanda Nadriah Fajrianti Rabbah

doi:10.17509/pdgia.v23i3.99029

Students’ Perceptions of the Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness of Canva in Learning

Muhamad Rizaldy Waluya, Wanda Nadriah Fajrianti Rabbah

Abstract

The use of graphic design technology among students has increased significantly, particularly in producing visually appealing and informative materials for academic and non-academic purposes. This study examined students’ perceptions of the ease of use and usefulness of the Canva application in supporting their activities. A descriptive quantitative survey design was employed, involving 61 students who completed a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the assistance of Microsoft Excel and SPSS. The findings showed that most students reported positive perceptions of Canva in terms of both ease of use and usefulness. Students perceived the application as accessible, practical, and supportive of their design-related tasks. They also viewed Canva as helpful in improving the efficiency of content creation and in enhancing the quality of visual outputs for academic assignments and other activities. In addition, the results indicated that Canva contributed to the development of students’ visual communication skills and supported their broader digital literacy. Overall, the study concluded that Canva had strong potential as an educational tool that could facilitate students’ academic and non-academic activities while improving their ability to create effective and visually engaging content.

Keywords

Canva, Student Perceptions, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/pdgia.v23i3.99029