Academia Open
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June

Canva Based Poster Media for Halamanku Theme in Elementary Social Studies: Media Poster Berbasis Canva untuk Tema Halamanku dalam Mata Pelajaran Sosial di Sekolah Dasar

Ayu Ida Fitria (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Vanda Rezania (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2025

Abstract

General Background: Learning media play a crucial role in facilitating meaningful Social Studies instruction in elementary schools, particularly for themes requiring concrete visual representation. Specific Background: Poster media as static visual tools can present information concisely and attractively, yet classroom practice still relies heavily on lectures and textbooks, resulting in passive student participation. Knowledge Gap: The limited availability of engaging visual media for the “Halamanku” theme indicates a need for systematically designed digital posters aligned with curricular content. Aims: This study aims to develop a Canva based poster learning media for the “Halamanku” topic in elementary Social Studies using a research and development approach. Results: Employing the ADDIE model limited to Analysis, Design, and Development stages, the study produced a digital poster characterized by clear layout, child friendly visuals, relevant content, and aesthetic balance, meeting principles of good instructional media. Novelty: The research presents a structured development process of curriculum aligned poster media created entirely with an accessible online design platform. Implications: The resulting product can serve as an alternative visual teaching aid to support active, engaging, and meaningful Social Studies learning for elementary students without requiring advanced design expertise. Highlights: A structured three stage development process generated a curriculum aligned visual product. The digital design demonstrates clarity, readability, and child appropriate aesthetics. The product is suitable as a classroom visual aid for thematic instruction. Keywords: Poster Learning Media; Canva; Elementary Social Studies; Visual Instructional Media; ADDIE Model

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acopen

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...