TECHNOLOGY+MINI+DEBATES

ROFL!!!! Facebook me! Post it on Youtube! Technology has a growing influence on today’s society. There are many positive and negative aspects to this increased use. What is your opinion?
 * //Technology and Society//** **Mini Debates**

Here’s how the debate works:

- Each person will give an opening statement for 1 minute - Each person will have two 30 second rebuttals - Each person will get to ask two questions - Each person will have a 30 second closing argument

Following the closing argument, the judges will have 2 minutes to make their final decision. Winners will receive extra points and maybe some treats!

In order to win your debate, get a good grade, etc., you must base your arguments on specific examples. I expect you to have enough material to cover the time limit each time you speak.

Here are the debate topics:

1. a) The Internet has brought more harm than good.  Versus  b) The Internet has brought more good than harm.

2. c) Facebook, and other social media, is a vital tool for social interaction.  Versus  d) Facebook, and other social media, has hurt social interaction.

3. e) Children in primary school should have a cell phone.  Versus  f) Children in primary school should not have a cell phone.

4. g) Smart phones have changed our lives for the worse.  Versus  h) Smart phones have changed our lives for the better.

5. i) The Internet needs to be censored.  Versus  j) The Internet should never be censored.

6. k) The Internet is a valuable tool for education.  Versus  l) The Internet many times hinders education.

7. m) Video games are not beneficial for teenagers.  Versus  n) Video games provide benefits for teenagers.

8. o) Humans are too reliant on technology.  Versus  p) Technology has helped humans advance.

9. q) A computer and access to the Internet is a basic human right in modern times.  Versus  r) A computer and access to the Internet is still not necessary in modern times.

10. s) Technology is positive for politics.  Versus  t) Technology is negative for politics.

11. u) Technology causes a loss of privacy.  Versus  v) Technology helps people share their lives with others positively.

12. w) Technology is dangerous.  Versus  x) Technology is not dangerous, people are dangerous.

13. y) Technology will be the cause of the downfall of humans.  Versus  z) Technology will solve most of the world’s problems.

- Display critical analysis to support your argument – understanding of your topic - Evidence amply provided to support your argument - Complete, prepared argument that covers the entire time period for each segment - Ability to refute the other side of the argument
 * Debate Expectations **