Background
Select which is NOT an objective of the writing courses
a) Write simple research essays
b) Write thesis papers
c) Write simple paragraphs
b) Write thesis papers
Was choosing an appropriate blog service a problem?
a) True b)False
a) True
In Japan you can get free ice
a)True b)False
a) True
Mention at least 2 reasons why the writing courses were difficult for students before using blogs.
1. They were too academic
2. They were too focused on form
3. Students were unprepared to participate
Select which problem was NOT in the presentation:
a) Dealing with plagiarism and machine translation
b) The decision of whether blogs should be private or public
c) Students' parents did not agree with the use of blogs
c) Students' parents did not agree with the use of blogs
Mention 1 to 3 typical Japanese foods (also includes drinks and desserts)
1.Sushi
2.Sake
3.Gyoza
4.Tofu
5.Matcha
6.Onigri
How long did students have to attend the courses per semester?
a) twenty weeks
b) thirteen weeks
c) forty-five weeks
b) thirteen weeks
Why was motivation a problem for students in the program?
Because blogs became less fun and more like a regular assignment over time.
What is the legend of the red thread about?
It is a small invisible thread that is tied to our soulmate; that person who will be destined to be our partner, this thread is infinite and can stretch, tangle and bend but never break.
Why was the lack of typing considered a problem?
a) Many students had never typed anything in English
b) They did not like to write blogs
a) Many students had never typed anything in English
Was it easy to explain the program to new instructors?
No, because there was resistance to using blogs.
Why did the Japanese build a Hachiko statue?
The dog “Hachiko” was a faithful pet, always waiting for its owner. When he died, a statue was made as a memory and recognition of the loyalty of a dog towards its owners.
Why was the lack of writing experience considered a problem?
a) Because in their English lessons they don't focus on writing exercises
b) Students took several time to write
c) Because students had to rely on dictionaries to be able to write a simple sentence
c) Because students had to rely on dictionaries to be able to write a simple sentence
What were some issues with plagiarism and machine translation?
1. No citation
2. The use of translation software
3. Copying and pasting
4. No original ideas
The United States was the first country in America to know the original and uncensored story of Sailor Moon.
a) True b)False
b) False
It was Mexico :D