Canva as Web-Based Instructional Tool: Use of Learning Technologies in
Graphic Design Projects of Students with Speech Disorders
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the learning responsiveness of art students
with disabilities when using learning technologies such as the web-based
Canva platform. This study used mixed methods, with the data collected
through questionnaires and observations. The case study on a graphic
design course examined the outcomes of using Canva as a technological
tool. A total of 15 students with speech disorders from an all-female
academic institution in Saudi Arabia participated in the graphic design
course in 2022. Data were collected from various sources, including
focus groups, observations, and questionnaires. The students’ behaviors
during the learning process were observed in terms of their skills in
communication, technology, time management, self-direction, and
regulation of emotions and behavior. Recommendations for building
blended or online classrooms that promote the engagement and
interactions of students with disabilities using technology tools were
derived accordingly.