Filter. Remix. Make. Cultivating Adaptability Through Multimodality

Lisa Dusenberry, Liz Hutter, Joy Robinson

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Abstract

This article establishes traits of adaptable communicators in the 21st century, explains why adaptability should be a goal of technical communication educators, and shows how multimodal pedagogy supports adaptability. Three examples of scalable, multimodal assignments (infographics, research interviews, and software demonstrations) that evidence this philosophy are discussed in detail. Asking students to communicate multimodally drives them to effectively filter information, remix modes, and remake practices that are core characteristics of adaptable communicators. Beyond teaching students how to teach themselves as an essential part of living in an information society, contending with new and unfamiliar tools also prepares students for their roles as empathic mediators in the workplace.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)299-322
Number of pages24
JournalJournal of Technical Writing and Communication
Volume45
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2015

Keywords

  • Cultivating adaptability
  • Filter
  • Make
  • Multimodality
  • Remix

DC Disciplines

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Creative Writing
  • Linguistics

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