The use of digital media in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction has grown in popularity, with digital-based infographics emerging as a technique to improve student engagement and comprehension. This study investigates the readiness of EFL pre-service teachers to utilize digital-based infographics in their teaching practices. The research was a qualitative study comprised a qualitative survey research design to collect data from 15 pre-service teachers at English Education Department of UIN Walisongo Semarang in the 2023/2024 academic year assembled via open-ended questionnaires. The findings reported that participants gave a high positive response regarding the conception of infographics as teaching media. The findings also draw participants perceived readiness to utilize digital-based infographics as teaching media. However, the study finds important issues such as inadequate infographic design skills, a lack of technical expertise, and difficulty simplifying content. Furthermore, the limited participant breadth shows that additional study with a larger and more diverse sample is required for generalization. These findings highlight the need to include comprehensive digital literacy training into teacher education programs to ensure that pre-service teachers are familiar with current and evolving instructional tools.
Keywords: Digital-Based Infographics, Digital Teaching Media, EFL Pre-Service Teachers, Readiness