Hello all;
Today is going to be a pretty easy day given you remember you have some work to do for our next meeting (January 9, 2013).
Today's Tasks
1- Upload practice debates to Weebly. This should take me a few minutes considering I have to do this for all of you; so, help me out by logging into your Weebly, creating a Debate 1 page, write a 1x5 defining Lincoln/ Douglass debate style and purpose and then compose another 1x5 reflecting upon your performance, topic, research, preparedness, etc.
2- Do your Chapter 6 Book Chat.
Homework for Next Meeting
1- Prepare for the REAL DEAL Lincoln/ Douglass debate. I am recording you again; so, if you had anything to alter or fix, get it straightened out.
2- Schedule a date(s) for your 'cyber' debate or keep the conversation going all break; as long as you have an active role in the conversation, you will receive credit. Your debate will be on Arming Teachers (research) and it will conducting in the Socratic Seminar Room. Do your research; don't just rant.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
November 28, 2012
Hello, friends. I hope that you enjoyed your holiday break. Now, let's get back to work!
Today's Tasks:
1- A few comments about your book chat: I was pretty pleased with the direction of your comments; however, let me provide some more structure that may be of use to you in the future.
a. Use actual words and not slang or texting lingo. (You're in an advanced class!)
b. When you make a comment about the text, refer to a page number. Every time. All the time.
c. (Per above comment) Start writing three discussion questions with corresponding page numbers
where one may reference the material being discussed.
d. The leader of the discussion should do that- lead. Keep discussion on track and involve all
members by pulling in those who are not participating (in a polite, kind fashion, of course).
Refer to the homework portion of this blog below for the next book chat.
2- Let's talk about your debate. How is going? What are some items/ troubleshooting with which I can help? Your outlines looked pretty decent; citation pages, also. My guess is if you feel your outline/ citations were not up to par, I thought that as well.
Tonight, look through the items you have already completed (outline, citation page) and make those changes you know you need to make so that you are in good shape to make your cards.
3- Movie Star time! Now, instead of just recording your voice, I want you to actually tape yourself giving the speech. Video recording your speech will help you address any gestures or body language you need to alter for the real deal presentation. Do not forget to pay attention to the actual speech; you will be able to note any fixes that need to be made.
You have several options when it comes to video recording yourself. I would enlist the help of a steady-handed friend to old your digital camera or iPad. If you want to set up a laptop, netbook, or webcam, that is fine, too. Just make sure you read what type and how large of a file that technology can save and send.
Here is a video of an actual debate prefaced with some helpful tips and information. You may view this video and search others to help you with taping your debate.
If you find some other helpful videos, post the link to this blog.
4- WEEBLY! Most of you have created the foundation for your Weebly. Hopefully, you used the tutorial video in the resource section of this blog. Since we are in the computer lab today (D-104), you will have the chance to maneuver the site with me present to help.
Today, I want you to add two pages: a resource page and a reflection page. The resource page will be videos and hyperlinks to Internet sources you found to be helpful in your debate journey. You may steal a few from my blog if you wish, but take this chance to explore resources on your own. The reflection page is for your discussion questions and connections to the text. In this page I would add a hyperlink to the book chat site we are using for this class.
If you have a few free minutes, add a hyperlink to this blog on your home page as well as the homework/ assignment submission widget.
5- NEW TOOL: SCRIBD This tool allows you to turn your Word documents into URL addresses that you may add as hyperlinks to your Weebly. In addition to easy access to these documents from anywhere, it puts them in read-only format.
Register for the site and practice adding a word document URL to your Weebly.
HOMEWORK FOR DECEMBER 5, 2012:
1- Book Chat for Chapters 4 and 5. We need to pick a leader and the time for this chat. Practice posting your discussion questions on your Weebly. Click to access Book Chat.
2- Complete the cards for your debate.
3- Video tape your debate. Email it to me.
Today's Tasks:
1- A few comments about your book chat: I was pretty pleased with the direction of your comments; however, let me provide some more structure that may be of use to you in the future.
a. Use actual words and not slang or texting lingo. (You're in an advanced class!)
b. When you make a comment about the text, refer to a page number. Every time. All the time.
c. (Per above comment) Start writing three discussion questions with corresponding page numbers
where one may reference the material being discussed.
d. The leader of the discussion should do that- lead. Keep discussion on track and involve all
members by pulling in those who are not participating (in a polite, kind fashion, of course).
Refer to the homework portion of this blog below for the next book chat.
2- Let's talk about your debate. How is going? What are some items/ troubleshooting with which I can help? Your outlines looked pretty decent; citation pages, also. My guess is if you feel your outline/ citations were not up to par, I thought that as well.
Tonight, look through the items you have already completed (outline, citation page) and make those changes you know you need to make so that you are in good shape to make your cards.
3- Movie Star time! Now, instead of just recording your voice, I want you to actually tape yourself giving the speech. Video recording your speech will help you address any gestures or body language you need to alter for the real deal presentation. Do not forget to pay attention to the actual speech; you will be able to note any fixes that need to be made.
You have several options when it comes to video recording yourself. I would enlist the help of a steady-handed friend to old your digital camera or iPad. If you want to set up a laptop, netbook, or webcam, that is fine, too. Just make sure you read what type and how large of a file that technology can save and send.
Here is a video of an actual debate prefaced with some helpful tips and information. You may view this video and search others to help you with taping your debate.
If you find some other helpful videos, post the link to this blog.
4- WEEBLY! Most of you have created the foundation for your Weebly. Hopefully, you used the tutorial video in the resource section of this blog. Since we are in the computer lab today (D-104), you will have the chance to maneuver the site with me present to help.
Today, I want you to add two pages: a resource page and a reflection page. The resource page will be videos and hyperlinks to Internet sources you found to be helpful in your debate journey. You may steal a few from my blog if you wish, but take this chance to explore resources on your own. The reflection page is for your discussion questions and connections to the text. In this page I would add a hyperlink to the book chat site we are using for this class.
If you have a few free minutes, add a hyperlink to this blog on your home page as well as the homework/ assignment submission widget.
5- NEW TOOL: SCRIBD This tool allows you to turn your Word documents into URL addresses that you may add as hyperlinks to your Weebly. In addition to easy access to these documents from anywhere, it puts them in read-only format.
Register for the site and practice adding a word document URL to your Weebly.
HOMEWORK FOR DECEMBER 5, 2012:
1- Book Chat for Chapters 4 and 5. We need to pick a leader and the time for this chat. Practice posting your discussion questions on your Weebly. Click to access Book Chat.
2- Complete the cards for your debate.
3- Video tape your debate. Email it to me.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
November 7, 2012
Ok. Here we go!
Today's Tasks
1- Book talk for the introduction and Chapter 1 of Gifted Tongues. What were some pivotal parts of our discussion that will impact your thought process for this course?
2- Lincoln/ Douglas Debate style: What is the background? Name some common uses of this style?
Refer to these two links/ handouts to assist you and your partner in creating a valid debate:
Lincoln/ Douglas Debate Format
Case Worksheet
Let's refer to a video to get a visual of this type of debate.
3- Your turn. Pick a partner. Visit this website: idebate.org to research a topic. After you agree on your topic, begin researching your stance (affirmative or negative). Citation sheets for this debate will be in APA style. Refer to those reference links on this blog.
Homework for November 14, 2012
1- Read chapters 2 and 3 in your text. You will be having your next book chat via the internet. Use CMHS Debate Book Chat to conduct your chat. Let's decide on a time that will be conducive to us all as well as a duration for the chat. Who will lead this book chat?
2- Create a Weebly for your ePortfolio. Make your page aethetically pleasing. Send me the link via this blog.
3- Work on your L/D debate making sure to meet these goals by November 14, 2012:
- Complete your research; create your APA citation page
- Fill out an outline. Use the one I have provided or make your own.
- Email me your outline and citation page by next Wednesday.
Today's Tasks
1- Book talk for the introduction and Chapter 1 of Gifted Tongues. What were some pivotal parts of our discussion that will impact your thought process for this course?
2- Lincoln/ Douglas Debate style: What is the background? Name some common uses of this style?
Refer to these two links/ handouts to assist you and your partner in creating a valid debate:
Lincoln/ Douglas Debate Format
Case Worksheet
Let's refer to a video to get a visual of this type of debate.
3- Your turn. Pick a partner. Visit this website: idebate.org to research a topic. After you agree on your topic, begin researching your stance (affirmative or negative). Citation sheets for this debate will be in APA style. Refer to those reference links on this blog.
Homework for November 14, 2012
1- Read chapters 2 and 3 in your text. You will be having your next book chat via the internet. Use CMHS Debate Book Chat to conduct your chat. Let's decide on a time that will be conducive to us all as well as a duration for the chat. Who will lead this book chat?
2- Create a Weebly for your ePortfolio. Make your page aethetically pleasing. Send me the link via this blog.
3- Work on your L/D debate making sure to meet these goals by November 14, 2012:
- Complete your research; create your APA citation page
- Fill out an outline. Use the one I have provided or make your own.
- Email me your outline and citation page by next Wednesday.
Monday, November 5, 2012
October 31, 2012
Sorry, friends, for the late post of this week's work. In lieu of these circumstances, I am modifying the homework due this Wednesday and next Wednesday. Stay posted for next week's work.
For Wednesday, November 7, 2012:
1- Read the introduction and chapter one of the text, Gifted Tongues. Joey will be leading a class discussion for this reading and your participation is required. Be familiar enough with the text so that we can avoid those awkward silences. Also, note a few passages that you clung to as valuable or interesting. You won't be turning in anything formal for this reading; just be prepared to talk.
2- Do a quick Internet search for the history of the Lincoln/ Douglas style of debate. Become familiar with its origins and style/ format. Print out some notes for reference.
That is all I need from you in order to get this Wednesday rolling. See you then.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
October 24, 2012
Hi, Friends. Welcome back.
To make sure we are all on the same track, let me reiterate the homework that is due TODAY. You needed to have a detailed outline of both sides of your issue. In addition to your outlines, you needed to have an abstract for these outlines; an abstract is a sneak peak paragraph at your discussion.
Your homework for next week is to pick onside of your argument, create speaker cards, record your speech using one of the programs I show you today, and write a 3x5 of reflection according to the rubric we use in class. (Obviously, you won't make a notes about body language and appearance.)
Today's Tasks
1- Let's review the rubric I created based off of our last session. See attached document below. I have also provided you a hard copy for reference. Does this rubric meet our needs?
2- Fallacies: What are they? How can I avoid them?
Check out this video.
Using your phones, find a video that demonstrates the use of fallacious argumentation. Be prepare to explain the fallacy and provide rationale.
Here is my video.
3- While I review your outlines, I would like for you to to to the link below on a computer or your phone. There are many fallacies mentioned. Please create a top ten list with a brief explanation for each.
Fallacies Poster
42 Fallacies
4- Finally, how am I suppose to record my voice? Well, there are a few options. You can record your voice on your smartphone and email the file to yourself. If you have a laptop or computer with a microphone, use that. If you would like to try something new, try this website.
Vocaroo
After you record your voice, listen to the recording. Make notes about what to fix according to the rubric. Make a new recording demonstrating the changes you have made. Bring both recordings to class
To make sure we are all on the same track, let me reiterate the homework that is due TODAY. You needed to have a detailed outline of both sides of your issue. In addition to your outlines, you needed to have an abstract for these outlines; an abstract is a sneak peak paragraph at your discussion.
Your homework for next week is to pick onside of your argument, create speaker cards, record your speech using one of the programs I show you today, and write a 3x5 of reflection according to the rubric we use in class. (Obviously, you won't make a notes about body language and appearance.)
Today's Tasks
1- Let's review the rubric I created based off of our last session. See attached document below. I have also provided you a hard copy for reference. Does this rubric meet our needs?
2- Fallacies: What are they? How can I avoid them?
Check out this video.
Using your phones, find a video that demonstrates the use of fallacious argumentation. Be prepare to explain the fallacy and provide rationale.
Here is my video.
3- While I review your outlines, I would like for you to to to the link below on a computer or your phone. There are many fallacies mentioned. Please create a top ten list with a brief explanation for each.
Fallacies Poster
42 Fallacies
4- Finally, how am I suppose to record my voice? Well, there are a few options. You can record your voice on your smartphone and email the file to yourself. If you have a laptop or computer with a microphone, use that. If you would like to try something new, try this website.
Vocaroo
After you record your voice, listen to the recording. Make notes about what to fix according to the rubric. Make a new recording demonstrating the changes you have made. Bring both recordings to class
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
October 10, 2012
Today's Tasks
Opener: What is your biggest fear about public speaking? (Respond with a 1x5.)
1- Introduction to Public Speaking: Do's , Don't's, and Oh No's.
Watch this video. (Phil Davison)
Discussion: What is your reaction to this speech? What do you think may have been the audience's reaction?
Now, take a look at this video.
Ok. Now that we know what not to do, let's check out what we should do.
Watch the Dalton Shermon video. Always a crowd pleaser.
2- Together, let's generate a rubric that we can use to assess public speaking situations. The first type of rubric will be the basics for a one person argumentative speech.
Step One: What are the qualities/ elements of public speaking that should be assessed?
Step Two: After we narrow down this list, create a description of each element.
Step Three: Prioritize elements; assign point value.
Print copy of the draft rubric; distribute to each student.
3- Persuasive vs. Argumentative Writing: You are the Variable! Activity
Each card has a product/topic for that you will provide a persuasive slogan and an argumentative slogan. Which product slogan are we most likely to accept and 'buy'?
4- Primary/ Secondary Sources
Quick Review
Homework: Detailed outline, support (citation page), and workable draft for argumentative speech. Use Google Docs for this assignment. Bring a hard copy.
Opener: What is your biggest fear about public speaking? (Respond with a 1x5.)
1- Introduction to Public Speaking: Do's , Don't's, and Oh No's.
Watch this video. (Phil Davison)
Discussion: What is your reaction to this speech? What do you think may have been the audience's reaction?
Now, take a look at this video.
Ok. Now that we know what not to do, let's check out what we should do.
Watch the Dalton Shermon video. Always a crowd pleaser.
2- Together, let's generate a rubric that we can use to assess public speaking situations. The first type of rubric will be the basics for a one person argumentative speech.
Step One: What are the qualities/ elements of public speaking that should be assessed?
Step Two: After we narrow down this list, create a description of each element.
Step Three: Prioritize elements; assign point value.
Print copy of the draft rubric; distribute to each student.
3- Persuasive vs. Argumentative Writing: You are the Variable! Activity
Each card has a product/topic for that you will provide a persuasive slogan and an argumentative slogan. Which product slogan are we most likely to accept and 'buy'?
4- Primary/ Secondary Sources
Quick Review
Homework: Detailed outline, support (citation page), and workable draft for argumentative speech. Use Google Docs for this assignment. Bring a hard copy.
How-To Podcasts and Screencasts
Shown below are podcast and screencasts that will be helpful in creating videos/ recordings and documents needed in this course. Please feel free to suggest additional videos.
Creating a Google Account
Working with Google Docs
Embedding Videos from YouTube
Using DropBox: Online locker space! (It is a free app in the Apple and Droid market.)
Using Scribd: Changing Word Documents into URL addresses
Embedding a Google Calendar into you Weebly
Creating a Google Account
Working with Google Docs
Embedding Videos from YouTube
Using DropBox: Online locker space! (It is a free app in the Apple and Droid market.)
Using Scribd: Changing Word Documents into URL addresses
Embedding a Google Calendar into you Weebly
Resource Handouts
Below are links to handouts that may be helpful in the realm of creating outlines, generating ideas, locating/ detecting primary and secondary sources, and learning about different types of speaking situations. Please feel free to suggest other link that may be of use to your peers.
Types of Speeches: Fountainhead Press
Rhetorical Devices
Primary and Secondary Sources: Informational
Sample Argumentative Outline Format
Thesis Generator
APA or MLA: How do I know what to use?
MLA Formatting
APA Formatting
Types of Speeches: Fountainhead Press
Rhetorical Devices
Primary and Secondary Sources: Informational
Sample Argumentative Outline Format
Thesis Generator
APA or MLA: How do I know what to use?
MLA Formatting
APA Formatting
Monday, October 8, 2012
Resource Videos
This section of this blog will house all of the teaching videos I will use to help you learn how to assess you speaking and writing for Honors Debate. Due the nature of this section, videos will constantly be added. Keep posted. Also use the comment area below to suggest videos that would assist with particular concepts. Just note in the desciption the purpose of the video you are suggesting.
Video Sample One:
Capturing audience; relevancy
Video Sample Two:
Capturing audience; rhetorical devices, body language
Video Sample One:
Capturing audience; relevancy
Video Sample Two:
Capturing audience; rhetorical devices, body language
e-Portfolio Options
Below are several websites you can use to house your e-Portfolios. Check them all out and maybe create test sites in order to determine if the site is good for you.
Weebly
Watch this helpful tutorial video.
Here is a link to a Weebly that I have made if you want to check it out.
Sobotka's Blended Delivery ePortfolio
Blogger
Preview part one of setting up a Blogger.
Wix
This is a website creator allows for the user to take on many creative liberties. Very cool!
Weebly
Here is a link to a Weebly that I have made if you want to check it out.
Sobotka's Blended Delivery ePortfolio
Blogger
Wix
This is a website creator allows for the user to take on many creative liberties. Very cool!
Course Basics
Here are the basic documents that were handed out in introductory meeting. Please refer to these document to keep up in expexted tasks and skills.
Course Syllabus
Debate II Projects
Class Schedule: Meetings and Tasks
Course Syllabus
Debate II Projects
Class Schedule: Meetings and Tasks
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