[GFCA] The By-Laws

[Jeffrey Miller]

I'd like to reiterate Ashley's points... if one of the teams have a laptop,
and the other does not, (it seems to me) we're punishing one team for not
having as many resources as the other team.

We also have to think about how this would affect LD and PF debate.  This
by-law refers to all debate events.

--
Jeffrey Miller
Fayette County HS

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Ulrich, Ashley
<UlrichA at fultonschools.org>wrote:

> 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
>
>
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