[GFCA] The By-Laws

[Ulrich, Ashley]

This is exactly why I disagree with internet use during a round.  I
think this opens such a slippery slope: 

1. For disadvantaging students who cannot afford or access computers for
debate.
2. For in-round coaching via posting of files during a round for debater
access. 
 
Ultimately, then, what is the difference between a coach just running up
mid-debate and handing kids a new file to read?  And even if the coach
themselves does not directly create a file and post it for students, how
can we ensure students are NOT receiving outside assistance via
file-share posting from other teammates or assistant coaches, perhaps
who are even observing the round?  To me, this seems very problematic--I
agree with Maggie's points, but disagree with Jenny. 

Ashley Ulrich
Northview HS



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:thegfca-bounces at lists.gradyspeaks.org] On Behalf Of Spiegel,
Jeremy J
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [GFCA] The By-Laws

I agree with Jenny, but have one question:  What if a coach works on a
file during the 1ac and posts it to the teams' server.  Is it ok to use
it?

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[mailto:thegfca-bounces at lists.gradyspeaks.org] On Behalf Of Jenny Heidt
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:56 AM
To: Berthiaume, Maggie; Jeffrey Miller; thegfca at lists.gradyspeaks.org
Subject: Re: [GFCA] The By-Laws

I agree with both of Maggie's suggestions but also think that students
should be allowed to research in debates.  2 important examples re: why
this should be the case:

1) A few years ago where there was some very surprising aff T
evidence--a search during the debate revealed that it was fabricated.

2) A politics DA was read that had passed.  The aff found one card
saying "it passed."  The judge did not know either way so that was
critical and prevented what would have been a fairly dumb debate from
occurring.

If a position is so bad that it can be beaten with a card or two found
during prep time, why not?

Also, we have our files on email and a server.  If someone forgot to
download something, why couldn't they access it? 

So, I think that the rule should exclude electronic communication
between anyone besides the partner but not otherwise limit internet
access.  

Jenny



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