Debate Activity Using Flipgrid

Amanda Volts, a personal finance teacher, explains how to implement a debate activity on whether college students should have credit cards. The process involves researching pros and cons, forming arguments, and using Flipgrid for video presentations. Various debate formats are discussed, and reflection questions are used for debriefing.

What is the main topic of the debate activity introduced by Amanda Volts?

• The benefits of online learning

• Whether college students should have credit cards

• The impact of social media on education

• The importance of financial literacy in high school

What is the first step students take in preparing for the debate?

• Conducting a class debate

• Creating a Flipgrid video

• Becoming familiar with arguments

• Formulating counterpoints

Which online tool is used for students to create debate videos?

• Zoom

• Google Classroom

• Flipgrid

• Microsoft Teams

How does Amanda Volts customize the debate activity?

• By changing the debate topic

• By extending the debate to a week-long project

• By involving parents in the debate

• By using Flipgrid for video debates

What is the purpose of the reflection questions in the debate activity?

• To encourage students to reflect on their learning

• To test students' knowledge of credit card laws

• To evaluate students' research abilities

• To assess students' public speaking skills

How many class periods does Amanda Volts allocate for the entire debate activity?

• Four class periods

• Two class periods

• One class period

• Three class periods

What is the main benefit of using Flipgrid for debates according to Amanda Volts?

• It allows for live streaming of debates

• It integrates with social media platforms

• It provides automatic feedback on debates

• It helps students who are shy to present

What is the role of the ngPF curriculum in the debate activity?

• It offers a variety of debate topics and resources

• It requires parental involvement in debates

• It provides a rigid structure that cannot be altered

• It mandates the use of specific online tools

What is the focus of the first class period in the debate activity?

• Creating Flipgrid videos

• Answering reflection questions

• Researching the debate topic

• Conducting the debate

What is the final step in Amanda Volts' debate activity process?

• Creating a group Flipgrid video

• Conducting a live class debate

• Researching additional resources

• Debriefing and answering reflection questions