A Critical Review on Using Canva as a Visual Media Platform for English Language Learning

Abstract

A critical review of literature was conducted to examine the current body of knowledge on using online visual media platforms such as Canva for English language learning. There are two primary approaches to review of literature: the topical and critical review approaches. This article discusses about the critical review that was conducted using a 5 steps method: (1) defining a research objective and research question, (2) observing particular sample of sources in the literature observed, (3) analysing the data that was collected from the sources after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, (4) reporting the findings from critical analysis using descriptive statistics and lastly, (5) discussing implications from these results that were identified. From the critical review, the author was able to identify themes which were constructed into a conceptual framework based on their relationships. This review sheds a light on learners of the benefits they gain from utilizing visual media for learning the English language. However, the knowledge gaps in this critical review warrant further research in the field of educational technology using a specific online visual media platform such as Canva for English language learning.