- Language?
- Content?
- Layout?
- Frequency?
- Communication?
- Other?
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 discussion today as a basis for deciding the criteria that we will use for evaluation.
(2) Post the result of your discussion in the comment column.
(3) Read the comments made by others on your blog. Respond if you feel it is necessary.
(4) Comment on the blogs of students from other universities (at least 3 blogs).
(3) Read the comments made by others on your blog. Respond if you feel it is necessary.
(4) Comment on the blogs of students from other universities (at least 3 blogs).
What makes a good blog?
ReplyDeleteOh, Lloyd and Brown (AKA THE DREAM TEAM) have the answer for YOU!
Length
Creativity
Consistent Theme
Visual Appeal
Exciting (in whatever way fits best)
Self-Reflective (don't be fake)
Dialogue with other blogs
Links (that don't disrupt anything!)
Flight (as a superpower)
What makes for a good blog?
ReplyDeleteFrequency. you need to be posting. no stagnation.
~2:1 HW:Spontaneous posts
Language - appropriate use of vocab, complex usage, at least 25% in Japanese
Don't pull in massive amounts of advanced kanji and vocab. (NO ONE ELSE CAN/WILL READ IT)
Layout - easy to navigate. no eye-cancer. readable font, not too bright, no clutter.
Content - pictures/media (no wall of text)
Diversity: variety of stuff/content, even variety within given themes
Self-generated content (no copy paste!)
Eclectic is ok.
Have your content be inclusive of your audience.
Creativity is important.
Interaction/Communication - no question should go unheeded and in a timely manner.
actively comment on other blogs. (show that you are following given blogs)
^ above includes e-san (Carnesecca), otaku's guide (Sagardia), and Nausicaa (Zhang).
ReplyDeleteA good blog should have:
ReplyDelete-A layout that looks nice and is not distracting
-Content should be rooted in classwork but be about whatever the poster wants
-The blog should be updated regularly, more than once a week
-refrain from using Kanji unless you define what it means
-Japanese should be used as much as possible but don't be afraid to use English
-Comments should be responded to and an effort should be made to read/comment on the blogs of others students
Joel Fischer, Qi Zhu, Regina Merrill
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ReplyDeleteSimons, Anes, Trendell, Li
ReplyDeleteLanguage: Mostly in hiragana or katakana, supplemental comments in English; rRecent grammar/vocabulary; use conjunctions to lengthen sentences
Content: Pictures and videos to break up text; personal posts in addition to requirements in order to connect with classmates; related to Japanese/Japan
Layout: Comfortable, appealing to readers, not overload with text, organized
Frequency: Once or twice a week, see progress in Japanese over the course of a week
Communication: Constant feedback, respond to comments within a timely fashion, carry on conversation using questions, use Japanese
language- challenge yourself
ReplyDeleteno excessive kanji (or tell us what the kanji mean)
frequency - as often as possible is great, definitely on time with the assignments though
layout - nice comforting colors nothing to obnoxious
content - not a large imposing block of text but not 2 sentences either
good titles! adding gadgets (like fish) makes it the blog much nicer
COMMENT MORE!!!!!!! (please)
テイ ユエン ジャンセン
• Language valid effort in using the grammar we have learned in class. Mistakes are okay, you learn from them. Language is accessible to all who read would read is.
ReplyDelete• Respond to comments/communication it is a good exercise to practice dialogue in an informal setting
• Content background color, no light colors, nothing that makes the background hard to read. Safe for work, no naughty comments. More descriptive and be more creative; write of personal activities that can create personal relationship with the audience. Visual effects to create a much more engaging blog.
• Postings frequency at least 4 or be on time with your work.
Ningye Lai, Antonio Renteira, Melissa Medina
Language:Use Japanese when we can, but use English when you want to discuss cultural issues, otherwise every sentence will be short and uneventful
ReplyDeleteContent: As long as its appropriate, and not offensive, anything is fair game. Try to make them stimulating for conversation.
Layout: Just make it simple s everyone can read it easily
Frequency: At least as often assigned
Communication: Respond to comments, in Japanese if possible. Try to utilize topics we discuss in class so we can use it as a review.
Malik-san, Goetz-san, Lee-san
Matt Gallagher, Ronnie Peltier, Kun Hee Yi
ReplyDeleteREADABILITY: Spaces can help break the text into smaller segments, making it easier to read. Non-obtrusive backgrounds also help as they don't distract the reader from the content.
LANGUAGE: If possible, try not to use unfamiliar kanji or katakana, or if you must, provide translations so the reader can understand them easily.
CONTENT: Try to make it something interesting, but also on topic for the class, i.e. a class event that you went to.
LAYOUT: As discussed above, keep backgrounds simple enough that it is easy to read the text.
FREQUENCY: Anything assigned in class (obviously) as well as anything else, on topic, that you feel is interesting and worth sharing.
COMMUNICATION: Make sure to respond to comments that require a response, including others' responses to your comments. Try to talk to different people, not just a select few.
OTHER: Some form of media is always appreciated if it's on topic. Having an embedded video or picture helps make the reader more interested in what you have to say.
Content- Interesting things, recent experiences, maybe with pictures or videos. Clarity
ReplyDeleteLanguage- Using as much Japanese you can, but English is fine when you have not learned certain grammar or vocab yet.
Layout- Clear and non-distracting layout. Don't write a novel, less is more sometimes.
Frequency- The more the better, but at least once a week.
Communication- Respond to other's comment or profiles to keep communication going.
ユー、チャン、モルケーヒー
Language: do not use too complicated vocab, or please translate or explain them
ReplyDeleteContent:be creative, pictures, media
Layout: no breaking tables, font, adjusted size of pictures
Frequency: at least once a week, but of course as frequent as possible
Communication: respond to the comments, and comment on others blogs if they comment yours.
Other: customize your blog, make it distinctive
クラーク、エン、セイ
Make it readable and interesting. Try to put some Japanese in every post if possible, even though what we can say isn't all that interesting yet...
ReplyDeleteDon't just post giant paragraphs. Throw a picture or something in there.
PLEASE change the default background. (I don't know if anyone hasn't done this yet, but please... I beg you)
As for frequency, don't try to force posts to meet deadlines. Post when you can, but don't slack off either (shoot for at least once a week).
Try to respond to comments quickly, not weeks later.
If you like a post, say so, even if that's all you say. It helps people know that you are reading and establishes communication.