Suzanne Bonn Sugiyama Jogakuen University, Nagoya, Japan

Leah HolckMichigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

What is Blogging?Weblog written in

chronological orderOnline diaryText, images, linksReaders leave

comments

www.blogger.com

What is VoiceThread?Online media album -

slideshowVoice and written

commentsNo software to install –

web page basedFreeGroup conversations

voicethread.com

Sugiyama Jogakuen UniversityNagoya, Japan

Cross-Cultural Communication Course, 1 semester (15 weeks), 1x week, 90 min. class

Team blogs (Sugiyama English Majors & Michigan State Japanese Majors), 55 students

30% of overall course grade

Example: msu-sugiyama0608

Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIIEP Level 3 – Integrated Skills Content Course:

American History1 semester – 4 60-minute classes per weekTeacher’s blog – streamlined video contentVoiceThread – document-based questions &

discussion

Example: holckmsu.blogspot.com

Make Your Own VoiceThread!What you’ll need:Internet accessElectronic photos / videosMicrophone, speakersMouse, keyboard

voicethread.com

Brainstorming SessionIn groups, think of ways you might incorporate Blogs and/or VoiceThread into your classroom.

Thank you! Good luck!