One-of-a-Kind Digital Classroom Debate

Students collaborate with a partner to create an animated classroom debate. TechnoDebate offers a creative twist to traditional debates. Using clip art characters and call out bubbles, each side declares their resolution, presents a constructive speech, delivers a counter argument in a rebuttal, and summarizes their position. Cross-examination is done at the end of the debate by audience members using Commenting. Optional classroom debate activities allow participants to cross-examine opponents and judge to select a winner.

Integrate Technology Skills into Curriculum

Use Google Slides or PowerPoint Online to host a debate. Students, ranging from grades 6 to 12, take opposing positions on an issue in a slide show, support their view with researched facts, and respond to a countering argument with a rebuttal in words and images. Audience members use online comments to ask questions and evaluate the more convincing case.

Build Critical Thinking and Collaboration

Classroom debate lesson plans empower students with essential life and employable skills. Step-by-step, focused activities teach teens to create balanced and informed arguments, use logical reasoning and supporting evidence, and develop effective communication skills.

Active, Learner-Centered Course for Ages 11-18

Step-by-step instructions allow students to develop independent work habits. Samples provide inspiration. Sentence starters model exemplary debate wording. Checklists hone organizational skills. Teacher Guide provides strategies, ideas, and assessment tools.

Promote STEM and CTE

Debate activities for middle school blend technology with curriculum. Pick a topic from social studies, science, history, novel study, or any subject area to form opposing viewpoints. Encourage an appreciation and acceptance of multiple perspectives. Cultivate career skills such as teamwork, problem solving, persuasive writing, and self-directed learning. Transform the classroom into a space for learning using real-world issues.