Natural: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPA
Vol 12 No 1 (2025)

Canva-Assisted Project Based Learning Digital Worksheet to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills in Elementary School

Damayana, Rosidah (Unknown)
Anggoro, Subuh (Unknown)
Fazilla, Sarah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study develops and evaluates a Canva-assisted Project Based Learning (PjBL) digital worksheet (LKPD) for food chain instruction in 5th-grade elementary students, using the ADDIE Research and Development model with a convergent mixed-method approach. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design involved 27 students in the experimental group (UPTD SDN 2 Way Mili) and 21 in the control group (UPTD SDN 3 Way Mili), selected through purposive sampling based on comparable baseline characteristics and infrastructure. Data were collected via expert validation sheets, critical thinking tests (10 essay items; validity 0.412-0.789; reliability 0.856), collaboration observation sheets, and response questionnaires, and analyzed using V-Aiken, descriptive statistics, Paired and Independent Sample T-Tests, and N-Gain Score. The digital worksheet achieved very valid status (V-Aiken = 0.90, 90.4%) and was rated very practical by students (93.4%) and teachers (4.59/5.00). The experimental group demonstrated significantly higher critical thinking gains (N-Gain = 0.78, high category) compared to the control group (N-Gain = 0.35, medium category), with statistically significant inter-group differences (t = 8.73; p < 0.001). These findings confirm that the integration of PjBL syntax with Canva’s interactive features effectively develops higher-order thinking skills aligned with 21st-century learning competencies.

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Journal Info

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NATURAL

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Education

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