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Graphic design has become a necessity in various areas of life, including branding and website design. Nowadays, graphic design has become an important part of various sectors of life, especially to support the economic and marketing sectors. Therefore, graphic design visual arts abilities and skills are very necessary. This is an opportunity to equip young people with graphic design skills. The results of a survey conducted by the service team showed that Medan city teenagers have a high interest in graphic design art. So real efforts need to be made to equip Medan city teenagers with graphic design skills. Therefore, in this community service activity, graphic design training and assistance was carried out using the Canva application to increase the creativity of Medan city teenagers. The method of implementing community service is in the form of lectures providing material directly by resource persons to partners.

This article aims to find out about teacher skills in designing a student worksheet (LKS) at SDN 060909 Medan Denai. The method used by researchers is a qualitative research method using interview and observation data collection techniques for one research subject, namely the class 1 teacher at SDN 060909 Medan Denai. Using interview and observation data collection techniques. The research results show that the teacher's skills in designing a student worksheet are good. It can be seen from the teacher's ability to utilize technology such as using the Canva application to design a worksheet and also using the LKS web on Google as well as the design results which are quite interesting accompanied by animated images that are appropriate for the age of elementary school students. The LKS designed by research subjects is very simple, therefore there are several important components that are not included in the LKS designed, such as the competencies to be achieved and supporting information.

Abstract. Abstract. This journal discusses Canva, an online platform that provides many templates and images for creating presentations, infographics and documents. In learning Japanese at SMA Negeri 1 Candung, Canva can be used as a tool to develop student creativity and combine Japanese language knowledge with technology. Using Canva in learning Japanese at SMA Negeri 1 Candung has several benefits, namely: Helping students develop creativity. Canva allows students to create interesting and unique presentations, infographics and documents. Students can use images, fonts and themes that are appropriate to the material being studied. Canva can be used to create posters, flyers and brochures that convey information in Japanese. Canva allows students to learn graphic and design techniques. Students can practice technical competence in using the Canva application to create professional and attractive presentations, infographics and documents. To work collaboratively in practicing Japanese language competence. Students can train collaborative competencies in creating presentations, infographics and documents that convey information in Japanese together, train digital literacy competencies in using the Canva application to conduct research or convey information in Japanese digitally. Using Canva in learning Japanese in high school can be done online or offline, depending on the student's needs and conditions.

The objective of this research is to assess the utilization of Canva application as a biology learning media at SMA Negeri 1 East Siau. 2. To assess the efficacy of utilizing the Canva application as a Biology learning medium in improving student learning outcomes at SMA Negeri 1 East Siau. This research instrument employs a combination of interviews, questionnaires, and test questions. Subsequently, the data is examined utilizing the percentage calculation. The research yielded a design for electronic-based media, which involved several stages: needs analysis, design, validation and revision, and testing and implementation. The effectiveness test results, validated by media experts, yielded a 95.38% rating in the highly feasible category. Similarly, the material experts rated it as very feasible with a score of 98%. Furthermore, 92.31% of students who participated in the trials found it to be very feasible. This is supported by the average pretest score of 59.3, which increased to 89.33 in the posttest, resulting in a gain score of 0.73. Therefore, utilizing the Canva application as a digital learning platform is highly appropriate for enhancing the academic achievements of 10th grade students at SMA Negeri 1 East Siau.

The rapid development of information technology in the current era of globalization cannot be separated from its influence in the world of education. The development of the times requires the world of education to always adjust to technological developments as an increase in the quality of education. One of the many technological applications that are present in the world of education that can be used as learning media in schools is Canva, which is an online design program that provides various kinds of learning media such as presentations, resumes, posters, pamphlets, brochures, graphics, infographics, banners, bookmarks, books, bulletins, and so on. The purpose of this counseling is so that the younger generation can keep up with the times. The training method is carried out in stages, starting from seventh grade to ninth grade. The results of this training can improve students' ability to use the Canva application.

This research describes community service activities in the form of educational outreach about making typefaces at SMA Negeri 1 Trawas. Previously, teachers and students had limited understanding of typography and also how to use design applications such as AI, PS, and Canva. This socialization activity was carried out on 22 and 24 August 2023, involving all teaching teachers, school principals and also student affairs. The socialization began with a speech from the Principal, which was then continued with a presentation of material on Basic Typography and Applied Typography by one of the Bina Desa students. Participants are given guidance when practicing regarding the use of design applications, and also how to upload fonts on the Calligraphr website. Although the skill levels of the teachers and students varied greatly, the enthusiasm of the teachers and students was very high, and this activity was also considered a success, in delivering the material, as well as in providing practical training in letter making. The success of this activity was largely due to the way the material and practices were delivered by the resource persons, as well as the use of language that was easy to understand. In conclusion, although the skill level of each individual is different, this activity succeeded in growing the interest and enthusiasm of the participants.  

Working and studying from home are demands that must be made at this time, since the Covid-19 pandemic due to the Corona virus. Schools were closed, teaching and learning activities were shifted online at home. Because of this demand, many teachers and parents are required to start adapting to remote teaching and learning activities, using technology. Bridging this, many applications are used for learning. Google provides a special website for teaching and learning activities for school students, in the Indonesian version. With this facility, anyone, including teachers, can create internal project hubs, team sites, publicly displayed sites, and more. Everything is done without the help of designers, programmers and IT. This training is for teachers who are still unclear (look confused) how to operate Canva to support distance learning between teachers and students to make it more interesting and fun.

The low learning outcomes of students encourage teachers to try to improve the learning process in the classroom. This study aims to improve student learning outcomes by implementing the Jigsaw method assisted by Canva in fiqh learning in class VI A MI PUI Cicalung. This type of research is classroom action research (CAR), which is carried out in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The data collection methods used in this study are observation, testing, and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques, which were then presented in narrative and graphic form. The results of the study showed that the application of the Jigsaw method assisted by Canva can improve student learning outcomes in class VI A MI PUI Cicalung. This can be seen from the increase in the percentage of student learning outcomes in cycle I, which increased from 58% to 88%, which shows an increase of 30% compared to the pre-cycle conditions. In cycle II, student learning outcomes experienced another significant increase, namely from 88% to 100%, which means there was an increase of 12% compared to cycle I.

The rapidly increasing progress of the times requires us to be able to keep up with the developments of the times. One thing that continues to improve rapidly as time goes by is digital technology. Digital technology is currently very necessary for every aspect of life in the fields of education, government, health and other aspects. One of the current focuses is graphic design, where graphic design is very necessary to support aspects of human life. To equip the younger generation with the basics of graphic design to make it easier to participate in current developments, design schools are carried out. This design school is focused on training in using the Canva application. Graphic design is a form of communication through visualization so it can be a very effective form of communication media. This design school training is aimed at training every element of society to be able to grow and develop their soft skills so that they are able to participate and compete in this era to become someone who is successful and successful in developing creativity and quality of work.

The results of observations, efforts to improve the quality of education, SDIP Haji Muhammad Subandi need tools or media to convey lessons as a substitute for teaching aids, describe an incident, and provide examples. Computers and projectors are only used to display text using Microsoft Word and Power Point application software. Animation, sound and video are never used. Multimedia has many variations in appearance so that learning activities become more interesting, effective and efficient. The development of multimedia technology, one of which is the website, provides many tools for making various media such as images, converters, sound, animation, and video, which can be used to facilitate the creation of multimedia-based learning media. Canva on its website mentions its mission so that people can design and publish anywhere and anytime. This training was held for teachers at SDIP Haji Muhammad Subandi so that teachers have additional knowledge and alternative options for teaching students using Canva's easy-to-use and complete tools..

The era of digitalization is growing rapidly, including in the field of education. Educators and students need technology or platforms that support distance learning activities and still have good interaction, so that classes remain not bored or fun and productive. One platform that can answer these challenges is the Canva application. Canva has one of the special services or programs designed for education, namely Canva for Education. This service is designed for educators and students to continue to get a creative, innovative, collaborative and fun learning experience in line with the independent curriculum.The method used in this study is a development research method with a descriptive quantitative approach. This study aims to describe the use of the Canva for Education application by educators as a creative, innovative and collaborative learning medium for students in the current era    

In developing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) it is necessary to have a strategy in marketing its products that aims to increase competitiveness and increase in business development, one of which is through branding so that it has its own distinctive characteristics when compared to MSMEs whose businesses are the same and can also be recognized wider by society. This service aims to provide reinforcement to the community's creative industries (MSMEs) in the Sentul area, Kepanjenkidul District, Blitar City regarding marketing strategies through product branding and design. The methods used in this service activity are direct presentations, discussions, and mentoring. Strengthening this marketing strategy was carried out for three days which coincided at the D&D Handycraft UMKM Shop which was witnessed by the shop owner. For the smooth running of this community service activity, the East Java "Veteran" UPN KKN team made a presentation of material in the form of a PowerPoint which discussed general product branding and design using the Canva application and prepared a tool, namely a camera to take product photos.

Catering "Miss Tote" is one of the MSMEs located in Kepanjen Kidul Village, Kepanjen Kidul District, Blitar City. In today's modern era, the catering business is faced with problems related to technology and digitalization. The implementation of community service aims to optimize product marketing through the use of the Canva application as a branding medium and mentoring the use of Instagram social media to expand customer reach and introduce products to potential customers. The method used is a case study with a qualitative approach, the data obtained from interviews with the owner of the MSMEs Catering "Miss Tote" and observations of marketing that has been done and documentation during the implementation process. The results of the study show that the "Miss Tote" MSMEs has marketing potential that has not been optimized, therefore students contribute to making logos, banners, catalogs and brochures as media branding of the "Miss Tote" MSMEs. Implementing a marketing strategy using Canva can have a positive impact such as building a strong brand image so that it can increase customer trust and become the hallmark of a business.

The growing development of shopping centers in the city of Medan creates business opportunities, starting from creating innovations in business opportunities. Currently, there are many kinds of markets emerging to accommodate business people, both new and old. So that many design problems have arisen in the display booth, the selection of appropriate materials and construction systems so as to answer the need for displays that have many functions (multifunctional), namely as accommodation for clothing display needs that are easy to disassemble (knockdown). In addition, to market their products, this market activity is an alternative to promote their brand, so that it can be known by the wider community. The method used in this design starts from the empathize and define stages starting from data collection, direct observation and interviews, both to tenants and pop-up market organizers. After the data collection stage is complete, the existing data is then analyzed. Then proceed to the ideate stage, through the process of brainstorming ideas, solving a problem, and determining the values ​​of the design. After the ideate stage, proceed to the prototype stage, where the process of visualizing ideas to get the desired results to the manufacturing stage is realized in the form of a prototype with a scale of 1:1. After the prototype is finished, a test is carried out to get feedback from users and refined through the implementation stage to perfect the product. The result of this design is that products that have been designed are oriented to be transformed into various models from the same material, with functions that can accommodate the needs of clothing displays that are still fulfilled in each module. The application of the modular concept is applied with a knockdown system, using a stalbuis pipe consisting of 3 sizes, namely, 40 cm, 21.2 cm, and 20 cm. To connect the stalbuis pipe using uno joker connections, nuts and bolts connections, and inner connections. As a flat cross section using canvas tarpaulin which consists of 2 sizes, namely, 13 cm x 51 cm and 4 cm x 51 cm.

Usually applying for a job one has to prepare supporting documents, one of which is a CV or Curiculum Vitae. However, in this globalization era, people usually make CVs as attractive as possible to attract users to continue to the next stage. Therefore, many people use platforms, applications or websites that can make an attractive CV, one of which is the Canva application. Canva is a graphic design application used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content. This application provides a variety of design examples to use. Canva consists of two types of services, namely free and paid. For paid services, Canva provides Canva Pro and Canva for Enterprise. In addition, users can also pay for products physically to be printed and shipped. Muhammadiyah 3 South Tangerang Vocational School, which was established on July 1 2009, has two Department Programs, namely Business Management with Accounting Skills Competency and Informatics Technology with Computer Network Engineering Skills Competency. Because of this, we hope that this training on making CVs can help friends at school to make CVs and later can be used to apply for jobs when friends have graduated from the Vocational School.

The rapid development of technology has reached the era 5.0 where digital literacy has become extremely important, especially for teachers. One of the graphic design applications that can assist teachers in designing instructional media is Canva. The purpose of this community engagement activity is to introduce the Canva application to teachers at SMAS Plus Talang as a tool for designing instructional media. The methods used in this engagement include lectures, practice sessions, and discussions. There are several stages in this engagement activity, namely coordination and needs analysis, preparation of materials and activities, training, monitoring and evaluation, as well as data analysis and reporting. The results of this engagement show an improvement in the understanding of the teachers after participating in the training, with an average understanding categorized as very good. This Community Engagement (PKM) activity helps teachers in designing engaging instructional media, enabling students to become more aware of digital literacy and be prepared to face a digital-dominant work environment. It is hoped that the results of this research can serve as a reference for other educational institutions and introduce and train educators in the use of the Canva application.

At every vocational school in Indonesia it aims to prepare students to work in a particular field. One of it is a culinary expertise program where students are required to have good knowledge and skills in preparing, cooking and serving ready-to-eat food as well as being entrepreneurial and competitive in working world. To support student skills so that later they can help produce graduates who are ready to work independently in the culinary field in terms of product marketing, it requires graphic design and content training publication. Training on the use of graphic design platforms and publication content with the Canva application as a supporting medium in increasing sales to students Culinary Vocational is one of the skills needed by students culinary vocational school at SMK Negeri 4 Banjarmasin to grow the soul the entrepreneurs. One of the best Graphic Design and Content Publication Platforms accessible for free and easy to use is the Canva App. So that this training can be received and used by students later, good while still in school or when graduating from school, then for the method training in community service is to utilize the module that directly made using the Canva application and direct practice using Canva via Android or PC that can be used. At this training accompanied by three community service team members and two members from student. It is hoped that there will be training in the use of graphic design platforms and the content of this publication can improve skills and grow the soul entrepreneur students so that they can always compete in the world of work later.

The ability to understand and utilize technology, especially for learning media, is very supportive in learning more creative Tridimensional designs. Information Technology is a method that should be used in the learning process, it is hoped that it will optimize the learning of fine arts in the Sendratasik study program. The purpose of this research is to develop references for learning the three-dimensional nirmana and increase the competence of students in the Sendratasik Study Program at the University of Palangka Raya in learning fine arts, namely the tri-dimensional nirmana. In this study used the Research and Development (R&D) method. The Research and Development stage is the development of learning references by making tridimensional nirmana infographics using the Canva application. Until a nirmana infographic design is produced. Then the Development stage is continued by presenting the results of the infographic design through a workshop to determine the level of student understanding of the three-dimensional nirmana learning references.

The existence of information technology is of course very helpful in all aspects of life, but the use of technology has not been fully implemented optimally. For example, Youth Members of the Baitul Halim Mosque located in Mampang, South Jakarta, who have not optimally utilized the available technology. Therefore, we plan to provide training on the use of information technology for Baitul Halim Mosque Youth Members, namely the Canva Application. This training aims to be more able to apply information technology to support daily activities in the Baitul Halim Mosque Young Members environment and to make it easier to manage data and search for data needed by Baitul Halim Mosque Youth Members there. Training activities are carried out using both online and offline methods.