DEBATE - VIDEO CONFERENCING PROJECT BRIEF
(idea provided by Louise Sulway – Maendy Primary School, Torfaen)
Preparation prior to VC
1. Each class/group will decide upon an issue for debate linked to their theme/topic
2. Each class/group will subdivide into for and against and prepare information to support their point of view. This can be in a format of their choice.
Resources
- Internet access
- Various software packages
- Various materials to aid presentation of their point of view.
Video Conference Agenda – Suggested Activities
- Initial introductions between the classes/schools.
- Each class/group will present their debate to the partner class
- The partner class will then vote based on the presentation which they think was the stronger argument and therefore who they believe – the for or against teams.
- Repeat the process until all groups/classes have presented their debates and voting has taken place.
- Discussion could also take place – why some arguments were better than others – identifying the effective elements of those arguments.
- Closing comments and thank you.
Resources
- Debating materials
- Voting cards
- Digital cameras/camcorders (optional)
EXTN:-
Further debates could take place with each group reflecting on their prior performance and aiming to improve according to the constructive criticism received.
Schedule
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