Debating Battle

Are online classes or offline classes are better?

Freestyle debating structure

My first argument is…….. I object, .……

In my opinion…….. I disagree because……..

I firmly believe that…….. I strongly object! …….

Formal debating structure

Agreement Team
I believe that online classes are better for students.
There are several reasons for this.

Firstly……….

Secondly………..

Lastly………..

Disgreement Team
I believe that offline classes are better.

There are several reasons for this.

Firstly……….

Secondly………..

Lastly………..

Agreement Team
The other team has said offline classes are better.

They think that………………

I think that they are wrong, and I want to refute their arguments.

Firstly……….

Secondly………..

Lastly………..
Disgreement Team
The other team has said online classes are better.

They think that………………

I think that they are wrong, and I want to refute their arguments.

Firstly……….

Secondly………..

Lastly………..

Expressing Agreement

My first Argument is

My next argument is

I firmly believe that

In my opinion

I think that

I think you should consider

I definitely think

Expressing Disagreement
I object

I strongly object

I disagree

My opponent is not considering that

You are absolutely wrong because

I totally disagree

I disagree with that statement

Agree Team online classes

Ideas to get you started

-Students can have 1 on 1 Zoom classes with teachers

-students can see practical benefits of Zoom

-Online classes can be exciting

-Students can still interact with friends/Teachers

-The Danger of Covid 19 can be avoided.

-Students can ask parents for an excellent computer

-if shy students can block showing their face

-There is no need to commute or travel

-Students can be there on time

-You can learn in the ease of your own home

-You can eat things in class if you want

-apps can show the online textbooks

-Students can study in a more relaxed environment

-Many online teachers can be available

-You can have classes with teachers located in different countries.

-You can study on your Sofa

-Students can learn about online business

Disagree Team offline classes

Ideas to get you started

-Offline classes are what students are more used to

-Students can receive more attention from teachers

-There are no volume issues with via computers

-There are many technical difficulties setting up online classes

-Bad connections can reduce class effectiveness

-Some students can “troll” teachers and classmates

-Students can interact with friends better

-Teachers can check more easily if students are studying diligently

-Teachers have a better presence in class

-Student can see more easily rather than looking from screens

-Students have more fun in normal classes

-Students at home have the option of slacking

-Students can leave/turn of their computer at any time

-offline classes are a richer experience

-students get more interaction in general

-online classes are harder to engage with properly