STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN KREATIF MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI CANVA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR PAI PADA GENERASI Z DI SMK MAMBAUL ULUM PANDAAN

Abstract

This research was motivated by the low learning interest in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) among Generation Z students at SMK Mambaul Ulum Pandaan, who tend to be more attracted to visual and interactive digital content while teachers still rely on conventional, lecture-based methods. This study aims to describe the implementation of a creative learning strategy using the Canva application and to examine students' learning interest before and after its implementation. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña and verified through triangulation of sources and techniques. The results show that Canva was applied through project-based assignments in which students produced posters, presentations, and visual designs related to PAI materials, encouraging active involvement, creativity, and easier understanding of the content, despite technical constraints such as limited devices and unstable internet access. After the implementation of Canva, students showed higher attention, enjoyment, participation, and enthusiasm in completing tasks compared to before. It is concluded that the creative use of Canva can significantly improve the learning interest of Generation Z students in PAI.