Innovative Instructional Strategies for The Digital Age: A ‎Study on Multimedia-Enhanced Writing Pedagogy In English ‎Language Classrooms

  • Authors

    • N. Sivakami Ph. D. Research Scholar, Department of English, University College of Engineering, ‎Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli- 620 024, ‎Tamil Nadu, India‎
    • Dr. S. Gunasekaran Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) & HoD, Department of English, University College of ‎Engineering, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli- ‎‎620 024, Tamil Nadu, India
    https://doi.org/10.14419/m63na081

    Received date: June 10, 2025

    Accepted date: July 5, 2025

    Published date: July 10, 2025

  • Multimedia; Writing Pedagogy; English Language Classrooms; Digital Tools; Learner Engagement; ‎Instructional Strategies; Language Proficiency: Technology Integration‎.

  • Abstract

    In the digital age, using multimedia tools—such as videos, audio clips, visual organizers, and ‎collaborative writing platforms—has changed how writing is taught in English classrooms. ‎These tools make lessons more engaging, interactive, and accessible to diverse learners. This ‎study examines how these multimedia-supported strategies help improve undergraduate ‎students' writing skills in Tamil Nadu's engineering colleges. The research uses both test results ‎and classroom feedback to assess the impact. Students who learned through multimedia tools ‎showed clear improvements in vocabulary, sentence structure, idea generation, and overall ‎writing coherence. They were also more motivated, involved, and confident in their learning. ‎The study highlights key challenges such as uneven access to digital tools, the need for teacher ‎training, and effective use of available resources. It concludes by recommending that ‎technology be used not just as an optional aid but as a key part of lesson planning, teaching, ‎and evaluation. This study shows how multimedia can improve both writing quality and student ‎participation in English language education, while calling for continuous teacher development ‎to keep up with digital tools and methods.

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    Sivakami , N. ., & Gunasekaran , D. S. . (2025). Innovative Instructional Strategies for The Digital Age: A ‎Study on Multimedia-Enhanced Writing Pedagogy In English ‎Language Classrooms. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(2), 721-728. https://doi.org/10.14419/m63na081