Midterm debate

November 28, 2021

Happy Sunday everyone. What did you do this day? Do you make your day productive like what ate @bmjc98 did?: A Productive Day On A Hot Sunday. I hope your Sunday went well.

We are here in my place because my father is waiting for his grandchild. He missed it already.

Look how cute they are. Aww, my heart, I'm happy seeing them together.

Our midterm examination week was done already. Two subjects didn't give us a written exam instead one is a round table discussion about the case study of each group and the other one is a debate. And guys, that was given us a headache char!

So I'm gonna share with you about our midterm which is debate. I will share here some of the discussions that we did and about our stand in that debate.

The topic that was assigned to us is:

We are group 9 so we are in a negative team which means we are against.

This is our sample script on that said topic:

Round 1:

Our opponents proposed that technological advancement be limited because it hurts humans and is harmful to our lives as well as the environment. We argue that this definition is unrealistic and that, instead, the topic should be defined as technological advancement should be limitless because it benefits education, communication, and health. We all know that technology has made life easier for us, but we must be careful not to lose our capabilities in the process of innovation. It is our responsibility to find a balance in which technology serves our needs without losing our inherent intelligence. The key is to minimize its misuse, restrain from overusing it, and maximize its potential to create a better future for all of us. If we use it correctly, we will be able to change the world for the better. It will cure diseases, provide intelligence, and open many doors. Technology is shaping the future, and it is not to be feared. And if it ends up destroying us as a result of misuse and corruption, we will only have ourselves to blame.

I will be arguing one point, this is how technological advancement should be limitless as it helped to develop and enhance our education. And the second speaker this afternoon will be arguing about how technological advancements have improved connectedness in society and developed great things in medical aspects.

The first speaker for the affirmative put an argument that Students nowadays are depending on calculators in solving mathematical equations rather than exercising their brain to solve these tasks which leads to a lack of improvement. We argue that one aspect of technology that has had a great impact on society is how it affects learning. According to the study of Dr Radhika Kapur It’s made learning more interactive and collaborative, this helps people better engage with the material that they are learning and have trouble with. Consider the students who struggle with long computations. Consider a situation similar to exams, where you have a limited amount of time to finish calculating the problems. Calculators will support students in solving problems faster than long methods that will consume your time. Technology allows students to get work done easier. Students can take quizzes and exams more easily, and use calculators effectively. These technological advancements made learning more fun and convenient.

So here's where we stand: technological advancement, like in education, should be limitless because it gives you better access to resources. With the invention of the internet, we now have access to information 24/7, and you can find almost anything online. It also broadens the scope of the classroom by encouraging self-paced learning. People can learn from YouTube and other social media platforms.

Technology is not to blame for harming humankind and the environment. Individuals, cultures, and societies must bear the responsibility for any consequences. Technology has greatly contributed to the advancement of academics, communication, health, and the ease of living that we have today.

There is also a question and answer portion, I will just give only one sample question which I answered.

Question 1

Cunanan - Affirmative

Naturally, we shouldn't utilize technology abusively due to studies which proves that usage of gadgets in a very long period on one occasion increases the danger of too much exposure to radioactivity that can cause harm to our visions and can cause unexpected damages to our health and even to our work. Mass media platforms such as FB, Twitter and others can waste so much of our precious time and even can increase our energy utilization.

Aragon - Negative

There should be no limit in using technology because it helps our lives easier by using things which is a product of technology. Gadgets are helpful to us and they won't harm us only if we use them in a proper way and with discipline. Media platforms are helpful to us since they make us become updated on what is happening to our society. It also makes people connected especially now that we are experiencing a pandemic, Our gadgets save us from being bored while staying in our house since there are apps such as TikTok and youtube which keep us entertained. Some of these media platforms help us in our online class too. So why should we limit technology usage?

That's how our midterm examination goes. It's challenging but of course, we help each other to surpass it.

How about you guys? Where do you stand? On a positive team or negative team? You're free to comment on which side are you here. And also, did we give justice to our side which is negative?

Since we are not the one who chooses where we stand, we need to depend on the side which we place by our professor. It's a tough one and we need to have a strong argument for us to have a high grade. However, we enjoyed the debate.

-Loveleng18