There is an existing body of research on the integration of virtual learning environments (VLEs) into teaching to develop second language acquisition (SLA) as well as learner autonomy by providing authentic, independent and contextual digital learning opportunities. This action research study reports the findings of integrating Moodle in English writing. The study addresses writing skills and its related genres (e.g. expository, narrative, persuasive, descriptive, etc.) as challenging domain for most secondary school students in the UAE. When students were introduced to an English pre-test,...