Innovation in Islamic Religious Education Learning in Elementary Schools: Enhancing Student Creativity with Canva Media

Hasanah, Hafilatul and Zubaidi, Ahmad (2026) Innovation in Islamic Religious Education Learning in Elementary Schools: Enhancing Student Creativity with Canva Media. AL-ASHR: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Dasar, 11 (1). pp. 26-42. ISSN 2502-8383

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Abstract

The transformation of digital-based learning in elementary schools is an inevitable requirement in facing the dynamics of 21st-century education, including in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education (PAI). This study aims to explore strategies for utilizing Canva media by teachers to enhance student creativity in PAI learning at Cahaya Cendekia Elementary School.

This study uses a qualitative case study approach with data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and visual documentation.

The results show that Canva is effectively utilized by teachers to create visually appealing Student Worksheets (LKPD), thereby stimulating students' attention and participation. Students' creativity develops through non-digital activities such as describing religious illustrations, composing narratives of prophets' stories, coloring, and verbally conveying moral messages. In addition, the use of Canva also had an impact on improving teacher professionalism and strengthening institutional identity through published visual documentation.

Although students were not directly involved in using the application due to age and facility limitations, this approach succeeded in creating a contextual, enjoyable learning environment that encouraged the creative expression of religious values. Thus, Canva has become a relevant and transformative visual medium in the development of Islamic Education learning at the elementary school level.

Transformasi pembelajaran berbasis digital di sekolah dasar merupakan suatu keniscayaan dalam menghadapi dinamika pendidikan abad ke-21, termasuk dalam pengajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi strategi pemanfaatan media Canva oleh guru dalam meningkatkan kreativitas siswa pada pembelajaran PAI di SD Cahaya Cendekia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara mendalam, observasi kelas, dan dokumentasi visual.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Canva dimanfaatkan secara efektif oleh guru untuk membuat Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) yang menarik secara visual, sehingga mampu merangsang perhatian dan partisipasi siswa. Kreativitas siswa berkembang melalui aktivitas non-digital seperti menggambarkan ilustrasi keagamaan, menyusun narasi kisah para nabi, mewarnai, dan menyampaikan pesan moral secara lisan. Selain itu, penggunaan Canva juga berdampak pada peningkatan profesionalisme guru serta memperkuat identitas kelembagaan melalui dokumentasi visual yang dipublikasikan. Meskipun siswa tidak terlibat secara langsung dalam penggunaan aplikasi karena keterbatasan usia dan fasilitas, pendekatan ini berhasil menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang kontekstual dan menyenangkan, serta mendorong ekspresi kreatif terhadap nilai-nilai keagamaan. Dengan demikian, Canva menjadi media visual yang relevan dan transformatif dalam pengembangan pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di tingkat sekolah dasar.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Canva; Learning innovation; Student creativity; Islamic Religious Education
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Fakultas Agama Islam > S1 Pendidikan Agama Islam
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email hasanahhafilatul@gmail.com
Date Deposited:	31 Aug 2026 02:25
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2026 08:01
URI:	https://repository.unuja.ac.id/id/eprint/4453

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