STRATEGI GURU AGAMA KATOLIK DALAM MEMANFAATKAN APLIKASI CANVA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK

Abstract

This study aims to describe the strategies of Catholic Religious Education teachers in utilizing the Canva application to enhance students’ learning creativity in Catholic Religious Education learning at SMP RK Fransiskus Xaverius Namorambe. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The research participants consisted of the principal, Catholic Religious Education teacher, and students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that the teacher's strategies in utilizing Canva were implemented through establishing clear learning objectives, organizing learning materials and teaching resources systematically, applying active learning methods, utilizing Canva as an engaging learning medium, and providing evaluation accompanied by feedback. The use of Canva contributed to the development of students’ learning creativity, which was reflected in their fluency of thinking, flexibility of thinking, elaboration skills, and originality in expressing ideas and completing learning tasks. Canva also supported students’ motivation, participation, confidence, and creativity through visually attractive and interactive learning experiences. Therefore, the utilization of Canva in Catholic Religious Education learning has become an effective strategy for creating meaningful learning and enhancing students’ learning creativity.