UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON USING CANVA AS A PRESENTATION TOOL: A CASE STUDY AT YERSIN UNIVERSITY OF DA LAT
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJEPC.1163053Keywords:
Canva, Presentation, Tool, University StudentsAbstract
This study investigates university students’ perspectives on using Canva as a presentation tool at Yersin University of Dalat, during the academic year 2025–2026. The research involved 234 student participants from various majors. A quantitative research approach was employed to collect and analyse students’ opinions regarding the effectiveness and usability of Canva in academic presentations. The findings after analysing SPSS result revealed that students generally have positive impressions of Canva as a presentation tool. Most participants considered Canva easy to use, time-saving, and effective in creating visually appealing presentations. In addition, students believed that Canva contributes to improving their presentation skills, and self-confidence. The results also indicated a strong demand among students for further training on Canva features and practical applications. Furthermore, many participants expressed the desire for Canva to be more widely integrated into the school curriculum to support teaching and learning activities.
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