Homework: Online Debate Classes
2025-2026 Season
Homework & Research
Online Class Homework Page
In each session, we debate new topics using a variety of debate styles. Currently, our focus has been on the skills debate style. This page contains the homework and training videos for the online debate classes.
Information for Online Debate Classes & Events
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87012680166?pwd=YDTAsA1No8RlxSWC1exIZiZk1rMqhO.1 (pw: 21stdb8)
Classes = Mondays (5:30 PM), & Wednesdays (5:00 PM).
Topic-Specific Debate Research (ALL)
Online Debate Class Homework
UPCOMING DEBATE TOURNAMENTS (All = Online):
[Click Here] Concordia (Feb 14) Topic = Self-Driving Cars.
[Click Here] NOF (Feb 21) Topic = Self-Driving Cars.
[Click Here] NOF (Feb 23+) Topics = [Topics (Feb 1st)] (We submit* video recordings of the speeches).
[Click Here] NOF: Novice** Nationals (Mar 7-8) Topic = Self-Driving Cars.
[Click Here] Forensics Olympiad (Mar 20-22) Topic = ??? (Sports Betting?).
[Click Here] NOF (Mar 21) Topic = Self-Driving Cars.
[Click Here] NOF (Mar 23+) Topics = [Topics (Mar 1st)] (We submit* video recordings of the speeches).
*Upload Speech Recordings: [Upload Folder (Google)], or [WeTransfer (billeddy@gmail.com)].
**Novice = A competitor in their first year of competition.
MON Debate Class at 5:30 PM (PF & LD):
[Asynchronous Debate Topics] “Asynch Debate” a 4-minute speech (w/ sources!). Topic = Self-Driving Cars.
[Assigned Platform Topics] “Assigned Platform” a 3-minute speech (w/ sources!). Topics are announced on the first of each month.
Topics (FEB 2026): Asteroid Mining, Brain Implants, Curfews, Icebergs, Import Taxes, Pirates, Quantum Computers, Robot Pets, Sandstorms, & Weather Balloons. [Topics Explained (PDF)]. (This work is OPTIONAL).
Resources: [Assigned Platform (Audio)], [Assigned Platform (Video)], & [Guide: Assigned Platform (PDF)].
[Topic-01 (NOF = PF & LD)] The United States ought to require that self-driving cars replace human drivers on public roads. [Listen (2 min)]
Required Reading: Self-Driving Vehicles (Pros & Cons), HMDC Presents, January 2026.
[Report (PDF)]. [Info-01], [Info-02], [Info-03], [Info-04], [Info-05]. [Comic-01], [Comic-02], & [Comic-03].
Required Videos: Requiring Self-Driving Vehicles, HMDC Presents (Video Series), January 2026.
[Overview], [Background], [PRO Side], & [CON Side].
Sample Outlines: [Arguments], [Rebuttals], [Rejoinders], & [Voting Issues]. <= Arrived! [Shared Folder (Google)].
[Topic-02 (NSDA = PF)] Federal Regulations (FTC) for Sports Betting. [Listen (2 min)].
Essay: Federal Regulations (FTC) for Sports Betting (Pros & Cons), LLM Article, January 2026 [Report (PDF)] & [Infographic].
Videos: Federal Regulations (FTC) for Sports Betting, HMDC Presents (Video Series), January 2026. [Background], [PRO], & [CON].
Sample Outlines: [Arguments], [Rebuttals], [Rejoinders], & [Voting Issues]. <= Arrived! [Shared Folder (Google)].
Research Packets: [Champion Briefs], [Debate Track-1], [Debate Track-2], [Forensics Files] & [Victory Briefs].
TUE Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
WED Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF & Crossfire Only):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
THU Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
FRI Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF & LD):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] & [Lincoln Douglas] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2026:
Closed for Now!
Debate-Specific Resources (Videos & PDFs)
The following sets of videos and PDFs (and possibly links to other websites) are designed to help debaters better understand the various responsibilities in debate. Such things as writing debate cases, speaking more confidently, and/or meeting the burdens by understanding the need for proof, refutation, and rejoinders. There are many skills that are used in debate, so it is our hope that these videos can assist you in having a deeper understanding. Thanks!
Debate "Explainer" Videos (& Resources):
"Public Forum Debate" Videos (& Resources):
Contact Information (for Coach Bill)
Bill Eddy (aka “Coach Bill”),
billeddy@21stcenturydebate.org
714.655.8135 (I prefer text)*
*When contacting me, please include your name and class information (day/time). Thanks!