Dear Semiotics in Education SIG Members,

How do people make meaning through language, images, gesture, movement, space, sound, and digital technologies? What can semiotic perspectives reveal about teaching, learning, identity, and communication in increasingly complex educational contexts? These questions continue to animate the work of scholars across the globe and underscore the growing relevance of semiotic inquiry in education.

The AERA Semiotics in Education: Signs, Meanings, and Multimodality SIG brings together researchers who examine meaning-making across diverse educational settings and disciplines. Our members draw on a range of theoretical traditions and methodological approaches to explore how signs, symbols, and multimodal resources shape learning, teaching, interaction, and social life.

As Chair of the SIG, I am excited to continue fostering a vibrant and inclusive community of scholars. Whether you are a graduate student, early-career researcher, or established scholar, the SIG offers opportunities to connect with colleagues, share your work, engage in professional learning, and contribute to advancing semiotic and multimodal research in education.

I encourage you to renew your membership, invite colleagues and students to join, and become actively involved in the SIG's initiatives, conference activities, and ongoing conversations. Together, we can continue to expand the visibility and impact of semiotic research while supporting one another's scholarship and professional growth.

I look forward to working with you and hearing your ideas for the future of the SIG.

Warmly,

Sabrina F. Sembiante

Chair, AERA Semiotics in Education SIG (2026 -2029)