Enhancing Student Debates with Web 2.0 and Low-Tech Tools
This guide explores effective Web 2.0 tools and low-tech methods to support students during debates. You’ll learn how to use Audacity for audio recording, Live Binders for organizing resources, and interactive PowerPoints to help students summarize and brainstorm solutions. These tools facilitate differentiation and enhance engagement, making debates more accessible and interactive. By incorporating visual elements and allowing students to contribute resources, you can create a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking and effective communication skills.
Enhancing Student Debates with Web 2.0 and Low-Tech Tools
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Integrating debate • Purpose: Identify Web 2.0 tools and low tech ways to provide guidance and support to students during the debate.
Audacity • Free recording software. • Allows for differentiation for low level readers and writers. • Can be incorporated into other areas such as interactive power points and Prezi.
Live Binders http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/565862 • Allows teachers to provide videos, images, and links to resources. • Minimizes time spent on research. • Allows teachers control of reading levels and content. • Can organize and arrange portions for homework. • Challenge students to add to the resources.
Interactive Power Points • Allows for organization of information • Students learn and summarize all positions. • Students can create solutions
Low Tech Solutions in a High Tech world • Breaks up the monotony of a computer. • Adds visual components to the debate. • Stresses the true nature of debate.
