IDEA News

[Arminda Lathrop]

The IDEA Weekly, Volume 145
October 11, 2007
Dear INN Readers,
I apologize for flooding your inboxes; this seems to be a busy time of year with a lot to announce.  This week marks an important week for IDEA, as we have a few exciting launches set for October 12th.  Tomorrow, we will launch the new debate wiki, Debatepedia, as well as launching IDEA's new homepage at www.idebate.org.  Tomorrow also marks the beginning of the fall TPS Global Debates, which will last until October 22nd.  It seems that many of you are waiting until the last minute to sign up, but it's not too late!  Go to www.thepeoplespeak.org to register and get details.  Please email me if you have questions! ~Arminda

IDEA Announces the Launch of Debatepedia and a new IDEA Homepage! 
On October 12th, IDEA will launch the Debatepedia debate tool, which is an interactive wiki that combines elements of the Debatabase, IDEA Wiki, and previous Debatepedia.  On Debatepedia, you can learn about the latest debates in the news, get information about IDEA events, and find helpful information to help you prepare for your next debate.  The Debatepedia launch will coincide with the launch of the new IDEA homepage, which will feature quick links to popular IDEA features-such as the Encyclomedia, Citizen Journalism page, and blog-and a searchable Debatabase right on the main page.  IDEA is excited about these recent web developments!  Check out the new features on October 12th!

Meet IDEA's New Youth Forum Coordinator, Veronika
"My name is Veronika Vlckova and I started to work for IDEA in the position of Forum Coordinator since mid-September. Just to clarify what it means; apart from other tasks, I will be helping the local host with spreading of the information, communicating to members and registering delegations, so that you have all the sufficient information you need well in advance. Together with experienced educators, I will also be working on developing the curriculum and program of the event, so that all the materials needed for a high quality learning experience are in place and in time. Additionally I will be working with trainers, so that they are well prepared. Apart from that I will be working on enlarging and diversifying our pool of trainers, curriculum developers and educators as well as the portfolio of products IDEA has to offer." IDEA is excited to have Veronika overseeing all things Forum for 2008.  Welcome, Veronika!

*Veronika has issued a call for a Tournament Director, Curriculum Committee Member, and Chief Adjudicator for Forum 2008.  To see position descriptions, visit this posting: http://www.idebate.org/events/index.php?event_id=104 . Trainer call coming soon.

IDEA Calendar: Annual Events 2008
Mark your calendars for the following 2008 Annual IDEA Events!
?European Youth Speak: March 15-17, 2008 ~ Amsterdam, NL
?IDEA International Tournament of Champions: May 16-18, 2008 ~ Oregon, U.S. 
?IDEA NJFL International Tournament (Middle School): June 26-29, 2008~WKU-Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S.
?IDEA International Debate and Citizen Journalism Institute: June 29-July 19, 2008 ~ Duino, Italy
?IDEA International Youth Forum: July 23-August 5, 2008 ~ Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria 
	

It's Not Too Late to Sign up for the IDEA Exchange
The IDEA Exchange is an academic conference that will take place in Kaunas, Lithuania November 7-8, 2007.  IDEA invites university professors, university students, debate activists, youth workers, and debate educators to attend the conference and capacity building workshops. This year's academic conference topic is "Debate in the Neighborhood."  IDEA is accepting paper and workshop proposals for the conference until October 15th.  To submit workshop proposals or register to attend, contact Jurate Motiejunaite. 


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