Starting Your Team

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Introduction

The AUDL provides various instructional channels along with information about debate that can be useful to parties such as parents and school administrators invested in debate as an activity.

Instructional Resources

• This website has a debate curriculum for students that explains debate topics in depth, with examples and videos accompanying written explanations. It can be useful for students wanting to learn more on their own or see what skills are associated with each division.

• AUDL YouTube (atlantadebate)

  • Digital Debate Center – videos on specific debate topics, great for those who respond well to brief lectures with slides.

    • These videos come from longer DDC meetings which are held weekly. Coaches can register to have a DDC session with AUDL professional staff and student interns here.

• Site Visits are by-appointment opportunities to bring the AUDL to your squad for a practice; site visits are flexible and can be planned in advance to tackle a specific area. Some examples of how coaches have leveraged site visits include:

  • Having AUDL instructors give feedback on student speeches.

  • Q&A sessions for students preparing to compete in a higher division for the first time.

  • Teaching specific debate skills and practicing them through activities.

• The AUDL Instagram (@atlantadebate) posts asynchronous, at-home activities for debaters to do on their own. Students can be directed here, or past prompts can be used as inspiration for squad practices and assignments.

Get Others Excited for Debate

AUDL social media accounts have been well-received by school administrators and parents for giving a glimpse at the skills taught by debate and as a point of pride for participating schools. Sharing AUDL social media can help garner additional support for your team.

@atlantadebate - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

atlantadebate YouTube channel - student, coach, and volunteer testimonials