Appropriating Zoom to Provide Access to One-to-One Writing Support

Abstract

This chapter explores the design and deployment of online writing centers (OWCs) to cater to the evolving needs of diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations. Leveraging platforms such as ZOOM, OWCs provide effective writing support, especially for individuals facing challenges with in-person services. The chapter discusses the historical integration of technology in writing centers, writing center pedagogy, and highlights ZOOM's pedagogical benefits. It also emphasizes the significance of webforms for streamlining administrative processes and supporting self-regulated learning. Insights regarding how to engage students in writing consultations are discussed alongside the evaluation of the effectiveness of OWCs in beta testing. The purpose of the chapter is to empower educators in establishing OWCs in their contexts, which are tailored to promote accessibility and effective online learning for their students.

Appropriating Zoom to host and conduct writing center tutorials

“…A salient observation regarding the student's post-tutorial reflections is that no technology issues were mentioned. Moreover, all students provided details of writing issues discussed during the VWC tutorials and mentioned how they were planning to revise their writing (Harwood, 2023). Three examples of student post-tutorial reflections are given below in Table 2 below.…”