Literature Review of Research Trends in the Development of Canva-Based Interactive Learning Media for Elementary Schools Between 2019-2025

Wildan Qosid Ilahy; Muh Sholeh; Bambang Subali; Nuni Widiarti

doi:10.51276/edu.v6i3.1254

Authors

Wildan Qosid Ilahy Universitas Negeri Semarang
Muh Sholeh Universitas Negeri Semarang
Bambang Subali Universitas Negeri Semarang
Nuni Widiarti Universitas Negeri Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v6i3.1254

Keywords:

Canva , Elementary School , Education , Innovation , Motivation

Abstract

This study explores how research has evolved regarding the use of Canva-based interactive learning media in elementary schools between 2019 and 2025. The growing need for creative, engaging, and user-friendly teaching tools-especially in light of rapid digital transformation in education-forms the core motivation behind this review. Canva, known for its intuitive design and ease of use, has gained traction among educators as a go to platform for developing visually appealing and interactive classroom materials. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, the study analyzed 20 peer-reviewed articles from reputable academic sources. Articles were selected based on criteria such as publication (2019-2025), relevance to Canva as a teaching tool, and focus on elementary education. The findings reveal a clear upward trend in the adoption of Canva to enhance student participation, conceptual understanding, and learning motivation. The media created through Canva tend to be highly visual, easily accessible, and adaptable across different instructional approaches, including thematic and project-based learning. These results highlight the growing importance of equipping teachers with the necessary training and encouraging the integration of Canva into classroom practice as part of broader educational innovation aligned with today's digital era.

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Author Biographies

Wildan Qosid Ilahy, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Born in Brebes, April 11, 2001. Student of Semarang State University (UNNES). Master’s degree in Elementary Education at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES).

Muh Sholeh, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Born in Semarang, July 3, 1977. a Lecturer and Coordinator of the Social Science Education Study Program (D3/S1) at Semarang State University (UNNES).

Bambang Subali, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Born in Grobogan, December 27, 1975. a lecturer and head lecturer of Natural Science Education at Faculty of Mathematics and Science at Semarang State University (UNNES).

Nuni Widiarti, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Born in Magelang, October 28, 1978. a Lecturer and Lector of Chemistry Education in Faculty of Mathematics and Science at Semarang State University (UNNES).

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