Mejoramiento de las habilidades de escritura académica a través de un objeto virtual de aprendizaje basado en literatura

Abstract

This study presents the implications and benefits of a VLO (Virtual Learning Object) in strengthening the writing skills of undergraduate students in English teaching at the Distrital University of Bogotá. This project emerged in response to the common need of undergraduate students to improve their writing and production skills for academic texts. The Virtual Learning Object covered fundamental aspects of academic writing. It was developed under the principles of the IDOL method, which proposes incorporating literary works in English language teaching and learning. The material was implemented over three months with three students from the first to the fifth semester in two stages: a pilot and a case study. The results demonstrated benefits such as enhancing writing skills, motivation, and flexibility. They also suggested improvement opportunities for future research in the area.