Canva as a Media for Exploration of Indonesian Tourism Knowledge in BIPA Learning

Abstract

This article discusses characteristics, cultural and tourism insights, and creativity of BIPA students in 6th-grade elementary school at Surabaya European School through infographics or media Canva. BIPA learning requires creative selection, media usage, and strategies oriented to the learning process. Media Canva is a solution to increase student creativity by combining IT skills and Indonesian insights comprehensively. This research uses qualitative descriptive by applying the project-based learning method. The data results from a project assignment using the Canva application to present Indonesian tourism infographics. The data was collected by observation, field notes, and documentation. This study obtained three main results: (1) the characteristics of Year 7 students at SES have independence in operating IT and good communication skills; the language level is averaged at B1 and B2, (2) tourism and cultural insights at SES are obtained through academic tourism activities, field studies in cultural places, historical tours, and social activities, and (3) student creativity in expressing travel knowledge to Canva media infographics is carried out to hone Indonesian, IT, and student creativity competencies. The use of infographic presentations has the complexity of student competencies regarding grammar, graphic design, and mastery of language skills.