A new debate scoring guide with separate columns for Pro and Con has been uploaded to the Resources Page.
Scoring Guide with Pro, Con Columns
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Round 3
Are you ready?? Round 3 begins next week. We hope you will tune in to learn about the pros and cons of drones and see which teams will be advancing into the final four and beyond this spring. Which teams will represent in the Chamionships this year? There’s only one way to find out…
And the Award for Most Fans Goes to…
Many teachers, administrators, and friends like to log into the debate room to support their team, but nothing comes close to 177Q. During the February 6, 2015 debate with 176X, no fewer than 12 visitors logged-in to view the debate.
Drones at Newsela Website
According to Micah G of 36K:
“In gathering potential resources for the drones debate, I saw that the NewsELA site (the site where you can scale the articles up or down for different lexile levels) has a lot of articles on drones. https://newsela.com/?needle=drones”
Drones over Paris
“Mysterious drones flew over famous landmarks in France’s capital for the second straight night, triggering bewilderment, bemusement and concern.” Read more from USA Today…
Round 3 Topic Announced
The 3rd round topic has been announced. It is “The U.S. should continue to use drones.”
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Armed Teachers Against Terrorists
Speaking of armed police, what do you think about arming teachers in places that need to protect themselves against terrorists attacks in schools? In Afghanistan, teachers are being trained to carry and use guns. This comes after 150 school children were murdered by Taliban terrorists. Read more about it in the New York times article here and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Armed Police in Schools?
According to a poll from Columbus, OH, “By almost a 2-to-1 ratio, Columbus City Schools voters want an armed police officer in their school.” How would that make you feel here in New York? The full story can be found in here.
Armed in Europe
This Associated Press article explains a bit about how European police are getting guns — or more powerful guns — to protect citizens against terrorism.
Debate Goes Mobile
Did you know that D 75 Debates are now available on mobile devices? That’s right, you can now watch your team from the comfort of your very own smartphone or tablet. Just download the Adobe Connect Mobile App and we will get you set up from there!
New Topic and Schedule for Round 2
is posted! Check the Schedule tab above for all the info you need. Good luck to the teams!
Round One Wrap-up
Thank you to all of the teams for a strong finish to Round One! The Round Two topic and calendar will be out shortly, so please submit any suggestions for debate topics to Cara by Monday. All teams debate in Round Two, but it takes at least one win to make it to Round Three, when the eliminations begin.
We hope that everyone has a restful vacation and comes back refreshed and ready to debate again. Happy Holidays to all!
New Year, New Headings
After many years, we decided to update the headings on the website. Each page showcases a debate team in either full swing during a debate, or proudly showing off their year-end awards at the live finals in June. Perhaps you recognize some students from years’ back?
Round One is Underway!
Thank you to the 36K Debaters of the Future and the 224 Q Shurgan Knights (named after their former Debate Coach!) for kicking off the 2014-2015 Debate season and inaugurating our brand new online debate room. It is good to be back!
There are debates EVERY DAY next week, so tune in and see what the fuss is all about.
Are You Ready?
Round One officially begins tomorrow! Are you ready to debate??
Schedule is Up
The Round One debate schedule has been posted. Please confirm your debate day with Cara.
Ready… Set… Debate!
Flocabulary Free Trial
Free trial from Flocabulary!
Teachers can create accounts under the D75 trial through 11/21/2014. All teachers need to do is click on the link above and enter their email address to get started.
Flocabulary presents timely topics (and other academic content) as hip-hop songs.
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It’s Not You, It’s Us
We are updating our website, so if things look a little funny, it is not your browser window, we are renovating.
The new look will be ready soon!
Debate Topic Announced!
For round one the debate topic is “Plastic bags should be banned in New York City.”
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First Debate Workshop
The first Debate workshop happened on October 8, 2014 at 369K. There was a mix of veterans and newbies with plenty of lively discussion about expectations for the upcoming year.
