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We’ll be in building 26 – Richard Hoggart Building (Main Building)

Abstract: Throughout my adjudicator career, I have witnessed a number of international debates at various competitions, cups and institutes. One thing I noticed in particular was the difference in entry skills and abilities of people that had only recently started debating and in the approach of the students generally. It turns out that they can be sorted into two groups by the geographical setting of their home countries. Eastern european and western european, as pertains to Europe. I am going to present my observations and comment on possible reasons for those.

Abstract: My presentation will be about high school students who are addicted to Internet. Firstly I will explain the way how we teach/educate in Turkey, in our school. During my presentation there will be high school students, ages between 14-18 and I/they will explain what they find on net and what are they looking for. Do they get socialized or do they just spend their time ?

Abstract: A key pedagogical elements of a live debate is the layout of the speakers and the way it reinforces the dynamic development of ideas as the debate progresses. Harold Raitt, drama and debate educator and a leading figure in online arts education in the UK, will critically examine the strengths and weaknesses of sites such as visualthesaurus.com, Facebook and Twitter, Harold’s nationaltheatre.org.uk/onlinetour and IDEA’s own Debatabase in representing ideas visually. He will also suggest future paths for visual development in online debate education.

Abstract: In recent years, the online environment has provided the perfect tools to share ideas and debate arguments – blogs, social networking sites, forums. However, while in verbal communication, a speaker can use ‘live” methods of persuading the audience, being an expert at written persuasion means you have the ability to convince your readers, regardless of any direct interaction.

This presentation will teach you how to overcome the barriers of written communication and how to make the best of your arguments when there is no benefit of voice, facial expressions or body language.

Abstract: The presentation will be oriented on Facebook and its possible use for debate NGO’s. During the lecture the participants will discover the way, how it is easy to influence masses of people by Facebook (FB) features. The attention will be oriented on targeted advertising, which is necessary for many civic associations and on getting the most out of it. Other parts of lecture will be about (FB) groups, pages, events etc. and their possible use for promotion of the NGO and its goals.

Abstract: This presentation will explain the necessity of external and internal communication for a NGO presented on real-life examples from Czech Association of Debate Clubs. It will also make a quick overview of the Web 2.0 buzzword, specifically on blogs and social networks (compared to traditional media) as integral parts of the communications mix. We will present Facebook Pages, Groups and Ads as an opportunity to reach the public and mainly as a way of getting in touch with potential new debaters and trainers.

Abstract: The presentation contains a short description of Latvia and how debates are organised, and carried out in the said country using various resources and modern technologies. It also has information about major events such as debating competitions between different schools and/or debate clubs. The material will be presented by two debaters who’ve taken part in competitions on a national level and been involved in various events related to debates such as summer camps.