Description
Struggling to help English Learners make sense of research and complex information? Looking for a way to support comprehension while building language skills across subjects? Infographics provide a visual, structured way for students to organize ideas, represent data, and communicate understanding clearly. When paired with intentional scaffolds, infographic projects help English Learners access content, build vocabulary, and express learning in meaningful ways. In this course, Shelly Terrell shows you how to use free, education-friendly infographic tools along with supports and templates that guide students through the research and design process. You will walk away with ready-to-use resources and a clear plan to implement an engaging infographic project immediately.This is course three of six in the series titled "Literacy Projects for Adolescent English Learners."
Objectives
Identify infographic design tools appropriate for English Learners in grades 4 to 12.Explain how infographics support comprehension, vocabulary, and content understanding.Apply scaffolds and supports to guide students through an infographic project.Analyze student needs to determine appropriate supports for research and data organization.Evaluate infographic tools and student products for clarity, accessibility, and effectiveness.Create a content-specific infographic project that integrates language skills and academic content.
