Designing flipped classrooms with Canva and Genially for teaching and learning social studies at the elementary and high school levels
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Flipped Classroom, Canva, Genially, Social Sciences.Abstract
This research seeks to examine how the use of Canva and Genially in flipped classrooms affects the way social studies are taught and learned in elementary and high school. A combination of methods, primarily quantitative but also qualitative, was used in a quasi-experimental approach with control groups. 240 students and eight teachers participated, with exams, questions about mood and mental effort, organized observation, and guided discussions. The data show that students in the experimental group significantly improved their grades (18% versus 7% in the control group), felt more motivated and in control, and reported less mental effort when studying. Qualitatively, it was seen that teachers changed their teaching style to a more supportive one, and students valued drawings and games as important supports for understanding ideas. It concludes by stating that using Canva and Genially in a flipped classroom is a good idea that works, but it depends on factors such as internet access, trained teachers, and a well-organized classroom.
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