Students’ Perceptions of the Use of Canva Application to Increase Motivation in English Language Learning at SMA Negeri 71 Jakarta

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate students' perceptions of using the Canva application to enhance their motivation for learning English at SMAN 71 Jakarta and distinguish whether there is any difference in perception between male and female students. Employing a quantitative survey method, a questionnaire with 35 positive statements was distributed to 86 respondents, of which 82 were completed in full. Consequently, four incomplete responses were excluded, leaving 82 questionnaires for analysis. The data were analyzed using percentage calculations and descriptive explanations. The findings reveal that 11th-grade students at SMAN 71 Jakarta hold a highly positive perception of Canva's impact on their English learning motivation, with an overall average score of 81.7% in the "very high" category. Responses were categorized as follows: Strongly Agree (42%), Agree (45%), Disagree (12%), and Strongly Disagree (1%), with slight difference between female and male students' perceptions only a 7% variance. In conclusion, students generally agree that Canva can effectively motivate them in learning English.