After a resounding show of interest in both electronic media and persuasive writing/debate, I am going to launch my first attempt at online debate through the use of podcasting. I have two students who have shown particular passion in researching the topic of abortion and are on opposite sides, yet in opposite classes. Students have indicated an interest to see them square off, and would also like to participate in said debate. However, it is difficult to find a time that would allow everyone who has interest to be able to get together. Therefore, in conjuction with the ModCast, after Thanksgiving Break, here is the plan. The two students, Nicole and Rebekah, will each read from their papers and offer a commentary on their positions. Each will appear as a ModCast on modyland.com. In the Writer's Workshop room at modyland.com (or through the ModyBlog) students will have the ability to listen to each podcast and then respon here on the Writers' Workshop Blog, in the string I will establish for the debate.
There will also be rules posted. Each person must follow the posted rules or WILL BE BANNED FROM THE SITE AND FURTHER PARTICIPATION. This looks like it could be a fun way to expand our useage of persuasive writing and speaking. If anyone has feedback or ideas, please let them fly.
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