Debate

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IMPORTANT - Debate Manual change regarding Section 8 F on page 9 under Electronic Retrieval Devices:

Re: Disclosure of Evidence in Debate Rounds-
When Kansas coaches voted to allow laptop computers to be used in debate rounds this fall, the language of the computer use policy included evidence disclosure requirements. This language echoes the language of policies used in other states and by national organizations. However, the disclosure requirement for debaters using laptops has created an inconsistency with our lack of a similar policy for students using evidence on paper. The ensuing inequity will be addressed this spring; until then, to assure equity for all debaters, section F of the laptop policy will not be enforced this year. (We are defaulting to a lack of disclosure policy for all debaters.)

"New Policy" - Electronic Retrieval Device Option for 2011-12
The use of laptop computers by competitors in debate events is permissible for flowing or evidence retrieval so long as wired or wireless connection devices are disabled and remain disabled while the debate is in progress.

Computers equipped with removable wireless cards must have the cards removed before the beginning of any round of competition. It is the responsibility of the contestant to disengage this equipment.
Computers with built in wireless capability may be used only if the wireless capability is disabled. It is the responsibility of the contestant to disable the equipment.
Wired connections (Ethernet or phone) during rounds of competition are not permitted.
Computers or other electronic devices (such as cell phones) may not be used to send or receive information from ANY source during the round, whether that source is inside or outside the room in which the competition occurs. Internet access, use of email, instant messaging of any sort, texting, or other means of receiving information from sources inside or outside the competition room are prohibited.<< continue >>

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