[university-l] Carpe Diem, Debaters! Your Time is Running Out!
Dalbir S. Sehmby
dsehmby at idebate.org
Thu Sep 7 11:31:41 CDT 2006
Weekly: Sept. 7th to Sept. 14th, 2006
Time is Ticking
Several Deadlines are Approaching
Don't Miss Out!
General Assembly
This Meeting is called to order!
No Participation Fee, Free Lunches and even a Banquet Dinner
IDEA General Assembly
November, 3 2006 - November 5, 2006, Prague
Deadline: September 15th, 2006
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This year's General Assembly will start with a small group discussion
sessions between the Board of Directors and IDEA-NL General Assembly members
on the morning of November 3. The official beginning of the General Assembly
will be at 1pm on November 3, 2006. The GA will run till the morning of
November 5, 2006. Please plan your travel accordingly.
IDEA-NL General Assembly is open to the public. However, only IDEA-NL voting
members are eligible to vote at the General Assembly. If you have quesitons
regarding this, please contact IDEA-NL's Board President Ivo.iliev at gmail.com
There will be NO participation fee for the General Assembly. IDEA will cover
lunches on the days of the GA and a banquet dinner on November 4th
(Saturday). However, IDEA will not cover travel the cost of travel,
accommodations, or meals other than those listed above. Participants are to
make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
The host recommends using hotel Slanka, Cernosice for accommodation. Here
bed and breakfast cost 16 Euro per person. If you choose this option, you
need to confirm your request to stay at this hotel by SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 –
that’s ONLY a week away! E-mail the travel agent Ms. Hanka Engelova at
hanka at hanka.cz. You will need to pay by Sept. 20. Of course, you are
welcome to make your own accommodation arrangements.
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Workshops
GET FIT!
Debater Style
IDEA Exchange – November 1 & 2, 2006 – Prague
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Getting fit debater style usually means eating handfuls of potato chips
while downing cans of carbonated syrup while watching BBC News. . . but,
aside from that . . . IDEA Exchange 2006 is the first annual series of
workshops offered to IDEA members. The workshops will focus on fundraising,
proposal writing, grant management, and other strategies vital for IDEA
members' sustainability building.
Workshops already planned include:
* Fundraising Strategies;
* Proposal Writing;
* Grant Management and Reporting Procedures;
* Curriculum Creation;
* Middle School Public Debate;
* Limited Preparation Time Debate;
* Debate in the Neighborhood
* Assessing the Value and Impact of Debate;
* Youth Citizen Journalism;
* Model UN;
* Deliberation Across the Curriculum;
* Debate as a Method of Teaching English
* Tournament Administration;
* Using the IDEA web site.
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Model UN
Hurry! Apply by September 20th!
MODEL UNITED NATIONS Conference
in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
27th – 29th October 2006
The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) and Open Society
Institute (OSI) Tajikistan invite you to the 1st International Secondary
School Model United Nations (MUN) Conference that will take place in
Dushanbe on October 27th to 29th, 2006.
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Have FUN with MUN!
What is Model United Nations Conference (MUN)?
Here’s your chance to experience the inner-workings of the UN. MUN is a
simulation of the United Nations, with deliberations in the General Assembly
and the Security Council and work in the committee (drafting resolutions,
etc.). Representing various countries (assigned to students before the
conference), secondary school will participate in discussions and debates on
current world problems. Who knows? This may be the first step in a
possible career path. Or, it can simply be a great way to learn about
international relations, while picking up practical skills in public
speaking, negotiations, and cooperative problem solving.
The Tajikistan MUN conference provides you with many opportunities to debate
and discuss issues in an international setting – plus, you can meet new
people and make new friends!
Who is allowed to participate?
Secondary school students, aged 15-18, are invited to apply as two-person
teams, representing a country that will be assigned to them one month before
the conference, around the 27th of September. You need to apply by
September 20th!
There can be a few teams coming from one school or one debate clubs. An
adult supervisor (a teacher, debate coach, or parent) must accompany each
team. One adult supervisor may accompany more than one two-person team.
Since all sessions take place in English, participants must speak English.
There is a special educational track for adult supervisors as well, so
supervisors should also be able to speak English.
When will the Model United Nations Conference take place?
October 27th – 29th, 2006
Please plan your arrival on the 26th and departure on the 30th of October.
Apply to Marcin Zaleski at mzaleski at idebate.org by September 20th!
Where will the Model United Nations take place?
The capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe. The venue will be confirmed shortly.
Costs?
The conference itself is free. Plus, OSI Tajikistan and IDEA will provide
limited financial support for travel costs and accommodation. People
requiring financial support should contact Svetlana Batrak,
sbatrak at sorosny.org
Who Do I contact if I’m interested in participating?
If you would like to participate in the MUN Conference in Dushanbe, please
contact Marcin Zaleski at mzaleski at idebate.org by 20th September at the
latest. If you should have any questions regarding visas for Tajikistan,
please contact Zarrina Kadirova at z.kadirova at osi.tajik.net. We would like
to emphasise that the visa process for Tajikistan is complicated and if you
decide to come for the MUN conference, then we will require your prompt and
full cooperation in obtaining the required documents.
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Jobs!: Online Course Leaders
Attention All Accredited IDEA Trainers!
IDEA is looking for developers of on-line course in debate and
argumentation.
Deadline: October 1st, 2006
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IDEA is providing its members with an opportunity to gain knowledge and
improve their skills in debate, argumentation, and related areas
(communications, advocacy, deliberative education – debate across
curriculum, etc.) through participation in IDEA on-line courses. The first
set of courses will debut in 2007.
Responsibilities of the course leader/lecturer
The course leader/lecturer will be responsible for the following:
1. Development of course materials and research of materials suitable
for the course available in public domain
2. Communication with IDEA IT expert prior to and during the course
(course leader/lecturer will not be responsible for the technical aspects of
the course)
3. On-line interaction with the participants of the course according to
the presented strategy and technical specifications
4. Preparation and assessment of course assignment (s) and/or exam
The expected time commitment from the course-leader/ lecturer during the
course is between: 8-12 hrs per week.
Application process
IDEA accredited trainers interested in providing on-line courses are invited
to submit written applications by October 1st, 2006 to mzaleski at idebate.org.
The application should contain the following information:
1. Short description of the course containing: objectives, target
audience, list of course materials, list of activities to be undertaken as
part of the course (including types of assignment and exam).
2. Time-line: Please note that IDEA would like to launch its courses
starting in the 1st quarter of 2007.
3. A current CV
Procedures
Successful applicants will be requested to submit the course materials in an
electronic format by December 31st, 2006. Then, the course will be
advertised by IDEA. ubject to the interest of potential course
participants, the course will be offered during the time proposed by the
course/leaders. Please note: IDEA may want to negotiate the period in which
the course will be offered subject to other courses or marketing
considerations. For more information, please contact Marcin Zaleski at
mzaleski at idebate.org.
For more complete information on the position, please check out:
http://www.idebate.org/news/article.php?id=72
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Youth Forum
Czech Republic
IDEA Youth Forum, Czech Republic, 2007
July 23rd to August 5th, 2007
Participants: High-school students (aged 15-19) and their coaches from
around the world.
Official Language of Instruction: English.
Debate Format: Karl Popper (For details on KP format, please visit
www.idebate.org)
The IDEA Karl Popper Debate Championships General Topic: Water as Common
Property. (Exact resolutions will be announced at a later date).
The IDEA Karl Popper Mixed Teams Tournament General Topic: Freedom of
Expression. (Exact resolutions will be announced at a later date).
During the Forum, participants engage in sessions on argumentation theory
and debate concepts as well as specific sessions that address the
resolutions to be debated. The Forum will also feature two debate
tournaments, with the KP Debate Championships geared towards national teams,
and with the KP Mixed Teams geared towards new teams made up of debaters
from different countries – (the composition of mixed teams will be decided
at the forum).
Click Into It!
http://www.ideayouthforum.org/
Jobs!: Call For Trainers
We Want Trainers!
Global call for trainers for the 13th annual IDEA Youth Forum.
Deadline: October 1st, 2006
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Do You Measure Up?: Trainer’s Profile Check Box
q Relevant Debate Education Experience (former debaters, coaches,
debate trainers, or debate teachers).
q Skills and experience in designing debate curriculum, preparing
educational materials (session plans, debate exercises, and handouts), and
preparing research materials for the specific tournament topics.
q Speak fluent English, and be able to conduct content sessions in
English for an international student and adult audience.
q Adequate Internet and E-mail facilities: Since forum preparation
takes place via Internet and e-mail correspondence, applicants must have
adequate skills and access to the Internet and e-mail.
q Pre-Forum Preparation Commitment: Although the Forum takes place in
the summer, trainers must demonstrate consistent commitment to the
preparation process from November 2006 through to August 2007.
Application Procedure: All prospective trainers are requested to submit
their application form via IDEA’s Online Application System
(http://oas.idebate.org/idea/ ). Please login and select “new application”
from the left side navigation bar. Then follow the directions of the
application form. The deadline for applications is October 1st, 2006.
Selection Process: The Forum Curriculum Committee will select approximately
30 trainers. The Committee will take into account candidates’ experience
related to teaching debate and their ability to develop curriculum
materials. Preference will be given to IDEA Accredited International
Trainers and trainers affiliated with IDEA member associations or clubs.
Attempts will also be made to ensure geographical diversity amongst trainers
as well as a balanced ratio of new trainers and trainers who have previously
trained at the IDEA Youth Forum.
Notification: All candidates will be notified of their status in mid-late
October 2006 and expected to start their preparation in November 2006.
Additional Details or Questions: Please contact the Curriculum Director,
Ioana Cionea at icionea at umd.edu.
For more complete information on the position,
Please check out:
http://www.idebate.org/news/article.php?id=73
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Jobs!: Chief Adjudicator
Open Call for Chief Adjudicator,
2007 IDEA Youth Forum, Czech Republic
Deadline: October 1st, 2006
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The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) is pleased to announce
an open call for the position of chief adjudicator at the 2007 IDEA Youth
Forum.
Chief Adjudicator’s profile
The chief adjudicator is the person who will work with judges at the Forum
in order to increase the quality of judging for the tournaments. Therefore,
the ideal candidate must have international experience in debate and judging
and be a respected person among the members of the IDEA network. The
candidate must also be able to manage conflict successfully and provide
constructive criticism to judges.
Suitable candidates must have previous experience in debate: that is,
applicants must be former debaters and have experience in judging or
coaching and training. Additionally, candidates should have an excellent
knowledge of the Karl Popper debate format and should have attended the
Forum before as a coach, judge, or trainer. Applicants should also be
fluent in English and be able to conduct sessions in front of an adult
audience.
The chief adjudicator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the
following:
a.. Establish communication with judges prior to the Forum and ensure they
are familiar with their responsibilities;
b.. Create the rating system for judges in consultation with the
Curriculum Director, collect all necessary data and rate judges for the
debate tournaments that take place during the Forum;
c.. Prepare educational materials and conduct sessions for judges during
the Forum;
d.. Read ballots and provide suggestions and/or feedback to the judges’
during tournaments;
e.. Address, investigate and solve any issues or complaints connected with
judging during the tournaments;
f.. Work with the Curriculum Director to create and educational
environment at the Forum.
Interested applicants are requested to submit their application form via
IDEA’s Online Application System (http://oas.idebate.org/idea/ ). Please
login and select “new application” from the left side navigation bar. Then
follow the directions of the application form. The deadline for
applications is October 1st 2006.
For additional details and questions please contact the Curriculum Director,
Ioana Cionea at icionea at umd.edu.
For more complete information on the position,
Please check out:
http://www.idebate.org/news/article.php?id=74
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Jobs!:
Tournament Director
Open Call for Tournament Director,
2007 IDEA Youth Forum, Czech Republic
Deadline: October 1st, 2006
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Tournament Director’s profile
The tournament director is the main coordinator of the debate tournaments
that take place during the Forum and all activities connected to them.
Candidates must have previous tabulation experience and excellent computer
skills, as well as a good command of the English language. Knowledge of the
IDEA Easy Tournament software constitutes an advantage.
The tournament director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to
the following:
· Become familiar, prior to the Forum, with the software to be used
(IDEA Easy Tournament) by running simulation tournaments and working to fix
possible errors with the software’s creator;
· Run the tournaments during the Forum and make all necessary
announcements and decisions regarding the tournaments as outlined in the
IDEA Standards;
· Assist the Chief Adjudicator with creating the rating of judges for
the tournaments;
· Prepare intermediate reports and assist the Chief Adjudicator with
information pertinent to judges’ meetings;
· Prepare the list of mixed teams and consult with the Curriculum
Director for their assignment into lab groups;
· Prepare the necessary lists of results and awards for participants
and organizers.
IDEA will cover the tournament director’s costs associated with
accommodation, food, excursions and cultural events. IDEA will also
compensate the tournament director with $10 per diem during the Forum, as
well as cover reasonable travel costs to the site of the Forum.
All interested applicants are requested to submit their application form via
IDEA’s Online Application System (http://oas.idebate.org/idea/ ). Please
login and select “new application” from the left side navigation bar. Then
follow the directions of the application form. The deadline for
applications is October 1st 2006.
The IDEA-NL Board will select the tournament director based on his/her
experience and ability to run the debate tournaments according to IDEA Youth
Forum requirements. Applicants will be notified of their status mid-late
October 2006.
For additional details and questions please contact the Curriculum Director,
Ioana Cionea at icionea at umd.edu.
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The People Speak 2006
www.idebate.org/thepeoplespeak
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! The
Time is NOW !
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The Terror of Silence:
Terrorism is Polluting World Peace
Pollution is terrorizing the environment
The UN has eight goals to reach by 2015
The clock is ticking . . .
What are you going to do about it?
Do you have the guts to . . .
Speak Up, Speak Out, and Speak On?
www.idebate.org/thepeoplespeak
Go There!
Apply Now for a Grant, Before It’s Too Late!
Main Theme: “Working Together with the World: What’s in it for the United
States?”
Three main topic areas:
I. Peace, Security, and Human Rights
II. Energy and Global Climate Change
III. Millennium Development Goals
September 1st to November 30th, 2006
Speak Up Now, To Make a Difference
Speak Up Now, to earn virtual money and for your chance at cash prizes
Speak Up Now, Before The Chance Passes You By
To Get Involved, Start Clicking . . . Yes! . . . Now:
What is TPS?
http://www.idebate.org/thepeoplespeak/
http://www.idebate.org/thepeoplespeak/faq.html
How Can I host an Event?
http://www.idebate.org/thepeoplespeak/documents/TPSToolkit2006.pdf
How Do I apply for a Grant?
http://www.idebate.org/thepeoplespeak/app_instructions.html
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Remember, this year, TPS offers bonus rewards through G$
Virtual Money that Gets you Real Stuff
Simply for Doing what you already do . . . Debate, Talk, Commuicate!
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Contests with Hundreds of Dollars in Prizes
Got a relevant Paper due this semester?
Why not also hand it into the contest? It doesn’t hurt to try
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Budding Film genius? Then, produce a TPS Public Service Announcement
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The World Needs You
Listen to Its Cries for Help
Through the Power of Your Voice!
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The People Speak 2006
www.idebate.org/thepeoplespeak
Weekly: Sept. 7th to Sept. 14th, 2006
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