１０月２２日（にじゅうににち）のアクティビティ

This is today’s activity. If you cannot finish within class time, finish at home.

For activity 1, make a group of 3-4.

1. Read Blog Evaluation Categories. (5 min.)

• Please read the Blog Evaluation Categories. (If there is something you would like to add, post it in the comment on this blog entry.) If there are no additional comments, please move on to activity 2.

For activities 2-5, work on your own.

Write in Japanese as much as you can.

2. Read your last entry and comments on your own blog. (5 min.)

• Read the comments posted on your blog.

• Respond back to the people who commented on your blog.

• If you find any mistakes on your last entry, make corrections and publish the revised version.

3. Check if comments you have made on others’ blogs have been responded to. (5 min.)

• Check the status of the comments you have posted on others’ blogs.

• If you think it is necessary, respond to any comments.

• Please create a comment sheet to keep a record about your comments (where you posted comments). This is part of your blog evaluation. 
• To ensure that you remember where you commented, make sure to record it on your comment sheet from now on, and share it with your instructor.

4. Comment on the blogs of students in other sections, and other universities (at least 2). (15 min.)

• To go to blogs in other sections, look at the link on the right-hand side of the page.

• To go to the blogs of students in other universities and countries, click on the link on the right-hand side of the page that says,  “ともだちをつくろう(Let's make friends)!”under "せかい(WORLD)." At this site you will see Beginning Japanese (2012-2013) as a link on the right and there are various university names listed underneath. If you click on these links, it will take you to the university homepages which have students' blog links either on the right side or on the left side.

• When you read the blogs and if you think they are interesting, comment on their blogs.

• To ensure that you remember where you commented, make sure to keep a record on your comment sheet.

5. Make a new entry on your blog in Japanese. (This is due on Oct. 24th.) (20 min.)

• You can choose your own topic, write about your school life, your summer vacation（なつやすみ）, りょこう(trip) or your weekend etc.

Blog Evaluation Categories Fall 2012

1. Language

- transition into using more Japanese, use Japanese as much as possible

- use the grammar structure and vocabulary we learned

- try not to rely on Google translator because it is often very inaccurate

- grammatically correct, with correct punctuation

- clear language and proper spelling

- try to maintain a natural tone

2. Content

- an interesting topic or theme, some sort of continuity in the theme/ topic of the blog

- include current events or authenticity

- topics that somehow relate to Japanese, your personal experience learning Japanese, topic should be related to Japanese culture to raise people’s common interests

- various/ diverse subjects and topics that lead to good discussions

- clarity, simple and easy to understand, should be coherent, not too abstract

- be honest, show sincerity and originality

- interesting to reader and writer, appropriate/ polite content, include topics that touch on life lessons or address universal values

- something that motivates you to keep writing the blog

3. Layout

- easy on the eye

- utilizes external resources, including pictures, videos, links, and recordings

- user- friendly, easy to navigate

- visually attractive (eg: stylish layout, effective usage of colors)

- clear font, clear to follow

- liberal use of space, don’t squeeze sentences into one paragraph

- attract both new and returning users

- family- friendly

4. Communication

- respond to comment, interacting with other blogs (eg. commenting on classmates’ blogs and other blogs outside of class)

- comments should be answered if they include questions, comments should be meaningful

- English translation when relevant

- communicate and articulate in a conductive way

- keep the flow of the dialogue natural so it is easy for the readers to read, consistent tone/ subject

- attempt to interact with readers to create a sense of community

5. Consideration

- be sincere, no offensive words or posts but have an opinion, keep in mind what others could be offended by, know your audience

- aware of the language level of one’s readers, try to post at the class’ level so we can all read the posts

- should respect others’ blogs, consideration of other’s opinions, try not to be politically incorrect or overly- opinionated

- don’t include too many details about your private life that would offend the readers

- consider the purpose of doing this blog, question why we are doing this blog

6. Frequency

- update regularly, frequently updated (at least once a week), avoid posting too much entries at once that has no content, no Spam

7. Others

- Paragraphs should not be so long that the blog becomes difficult to read

- humor and wit

- make an effort on your blog

- try to make the most out of this blog experience and learn

- HAVE FUN!

How to use Google Docs

1. Access GOOGLE DOCS.

(http://docs.google.com)

On the login page, type in your gmail address and password.

2. Click on "Create New" on the upper left-hand side of the screen.

Click on "Spreadsheet" under the "Create New" menu.

3. Using the spreadsheet, make a comment sheet as shown below.

4. Next, click on "File" on the upper left-hand side, and save.

5. Save the file as "Blog Comment Sheet" and click OK.

6. Next, click on "Share" on the upper right-hand side, and click on "Invite People."

7. For the invite, type in the email address of the professor.

Then, click "To View."

Finally, click on "Send."

Eguchi-sensei: shigeru.eguchi@gmail.com

Matsui-sensei: kyoko.loetscher@gmail.com
Park-sensei: parkjisuk3@gmail.com
Tatsumi-sensei: naofumi.tatsumi@gmail.com

8. Next, click on "Google Docs" on the upper-left hand side.

9. The "Blog Comment Sheet" from step 5 is in the folder.

１０月（じゅうがつ）１０日（とおか）のアクティビティ(activity)

１０月（じゅうがつ）１０日（とおか）のアクティビティ(activity)

There are 4 activities today. If you cannot finish all of them, do the rest at home. 

Use your time effectively.

1. Discuss what makes a good blog in groups of 3-4 people.(15 min.)

At the end of the semester we will have not only teachers but also you and your classmates evaluate each other’s blogs. We will use the results of your discussions today as a basis for deciding the criteria that we will apply to evaluate the blogs at the end of the semester.

• Look at the blog evaluation category and discuss what makes a good blog in groups of 3-4 people. (5-6min.)
• Post the result of your discussion in the comment column of the blog evaluation category. (Only one blog entry per one group, but make sure to include each of your group members' names in the posting so we know that you have commented.

2. Re-read your own blog entries that you wrote in the past and make corrections on any mistakes you find. (15 min.)

• To Edit your blog, click the edit button which will direct you to the editing screen.

3. Make comments and respond to the comment you received if any. (10 min.)

• Please read your classmates' blogs (at least 3) and leave comments. If you already have comments, respond back to those who have commented on your blog.

4. Post your blog entry in Japanese. (20 min.)

• Write a blog entry in Japanese.
• If you have no idea what to write, you can write about what you did on the weekend or your daily schedule.

Blog Evaluation Categories

1. Language

2. Content

3. Layout

4. Communication

5. Consideration

6. Frequency

7. Others