Flexibility, Effectiveness, and Collaboration: English Writing Center in Zhejiang University during the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic asked English Writing Centers (EWC) in Chinese universities to make effective decisions about how to implement routine lectures, appointments, and other activities on campuses. With the quick reaction and good facilities in Chinese universities, EWCs quickly adapted themselves to face challenges. This article examines the Zhejiang University EWC as an example to show the way it adapted to the new situation. Experiences for solutions to challenges in developing the flexibility of online lectures and workshops and the effectiveness of online tutoring are presented to highlight the potential collaboration with digital technology for future EWC.