Using multimedia and gaming to improve writing instruction

By Crystal Sands. Excelsior College launched its Online Writing Lab, a comprehensive, media-rich, open-source resource designed for the transition to college-level writing. In March, Excelsior College launched its new Online Writing Lab or OWL, a comprehensive, media-rich, open-source resource designed for students making the transition to college-level writing. Developed with funding from the Kresge Foundation, this free, publicly available OWL uses extensive multimedia and gaming activities to help reinforce important writing concepts and skills, and provide students with a warm, engaging online environment in which to learn. More...