[CX-L] IDEA Conferenece -- Why not you? Find Ideas Here!

[Alfred C. Snider]

2005 and Estonia is the place for the gathering of debate training and promotion
advocates. Why Estonia? It's debate organization was named as the best NGO in
the country. This Baltic nation has a lot to offer, as you can see at
http://www.visitestonia.com/.

The committe for programming at the IDEA Conference in Estonia requests that you
consider the following areas for your proposals. Please indicate your areas of
interest to us.

+++Debate and deliberative learning across the curriculum
New reports from the field about how this technique is successful or
unsuccessful.

+++Prepared vs. impromptu motions/topics
A challenge to defend one or the other or suggest an effeective merger of the
two.

+++Debate and citizenship
Reports on how debate activities are promoting open societies through individual
participation.

+++Debate and personal responsibilities
How to balance debate activities with personal and family responsibilities.

+++How do we train?
An invitation to countries and organizations to submit their training programs
to analysis by a group of repondents in the hope of sharing "best practices."

+++Outreach
Reports of debate being brought to new places in a local context.

+++Using media and new technology
Reports on television, radio, videotape and other technologies used for debate
purposes.

+++Debate in the Blogosphere
Using newly emerging text and video "blogging" techniques in the field of debate
promotion, training and sustainment.

+++Debaters and careers
Debate programs in the IDEA network have come of age. Most have former students
who have moved on. An invitation to countries to come and exchange anecdotal
evidence about the kinds of careers and futures debaters in specific countries
have followed.

+++Middle school debate
The middle grades are becoming a more fertile ground for debate promotion.
Reports and evaluations welcome.

+++Public debate
Taking debate beyond a competitive framework and into a far more important one
-- involving the public in debate processes and thus building grassroots
democracy.

+++Crisis of assessment
Many believe that debate training is "good." But where is the evidence? How can
we move forward if we cannot prove that what we offer has real advantages? Are
there real results? Join this very important discussion.

+++Other panels and topics you suggest
Let us know what you would like to engage a global audience about.

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If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact Katrin
Viru or telephone +372 5298 529

CONFERENCE 2005, Debate and Argumentation: Opening Minds, Borders, and Societies
November 11, 2005 - November 13, 2005

Held from November 11 - 13, the conference will offer an opportunity for debate
educators and activists from over 36 nations in the IDEA network to meet,
exchange views, share curriculum, and provide a critical evaluation of ideas
and projects.

The conference program will be a major portion of the event, but informal
networking between participants will also be facilitated. There will be time in
the program for sightseeing as well as enjoying Tallinn. The program will be a
lively and creative assortment of offerings to meet the needs of the attendees.

The program will feature panels on selected subjects, but the offering of
workshops, debates, exhibitions and other creative events are also invited. All
debate educators and enthusiasts are welcome, whether or not they are
affiliated with IDEA.

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: September 1, 2005
DEADLINE FOR CHANGES: October 1, 2005

Contact the Organizers:

Alfred Snider (alfred.snider at uvm.edu) - handling the program elements of the
conference and abstract submissions. He will be im Korea until 1 September
2005.

Katrin Viru (viru at debate.ee) - all details concerning hotel, visas,
transportation, etc.

Nina Watkins (nwatkins at idebate.org) regarding the payment of conference fees.

Payment Details:

	Conference fee: EUR15O - this price includes a banquet, coffee breaks and
conference materials. Speacial price of EUR 75 for University students.

Please note that hotel accommodations are not included in this registration fee.
Rooms are available at the hotel and people can make arrangements on their own
or directly with the official event travel agency Estravel AS American Express
Travel Services by contacting Piret Poopuu at Piretpo at estravel.ee

Location

	Tallinn, Estonia - the conference will take place at the Reval Hotel Central,
which you can check out at: http://www.revalhotels.com/eng/central/

TRAVEL:
Easyjet [http://www.easyjet.com/en/book/index.asp] is a great way to get to
Tallinn by air. Flights from London can be combined with low cost flights from
NYC/JFK to London via orbiz.com, travelocity.com or expedia.com. Try all three
to find the cheapest options. Otherwise, train or high-speed ferry from
Helsinki. Buy early and save.

November 11 - November 13
STUDENT REGISTRATION

University students are invited to attend the conference at half price of EUR 75
(this price includes a banquet, coffee breaks, conference materials). Please
include the name of your university on the comments box of the registration.
Please note that hotel accommodations are not included in this registration
fee. Rooms are available at the hotel and people can make arrangements on their
own or directly with the official event travel agency Estravel AS American
Express Travel Services by contacting Piret Poopuu at Piretpo at estravel.ee







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