FREE PD Webinar: Infographics: An Emerging DMC Genre in Language Classrooms

Webinar presented by 𝗠𝗶𝗺𝗶 𝗟𝗶 (Texas A&M University, Commerce) 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁: The infographic, as an emerging DMC genre, has been increasingly utilized in various domains, such as education, media, and healthcare. In this webinar, Dr. Li draws upon her own research and personal experiences to explore the multifaceted role of infographics within language classrooms. The webinar begins with the introduction to infographics, including a definition, various types, as well as the rationale behind their integration into language education. The speaker then illustrates diverse applications and purposes of infographics within language learning environments and details two specific tasks she conducted in different contexts: 1) EFL medical students’ creation of infographics addressing health topics using Visme (Li & Pham, 2023); 2) TESOL graduate students’ production of infographics based on class readings using Canva (Li & Zhang, 2024). In particular, the speaker introduces the concept of visual metadiscourse and elucidates how composers utilize various visual devices to enhance the comprehensibility and engagement of the infographic posters in her study. Afterwards, Dr. Li discusses how to implement and assess infographic tasks in language classrooms, followed by Q&A. This webinar serves as a valuable opportunity for attendees to expand their understanding of infographics and gain insights into effective pedagogical practices for implementing infographics in their instructional contexts. 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://cercll.arizona.edu/event/mimili/