The class was split into four groups and were instructed to research reasons why either Android or Apple have better products. Two groups were asked to research Apple products while the other two were asked to research Android products. After about ten minutes of quick research, the groups began debating (one minute for opening arguments, two minutes for rebuttals, and one minute for closing arguments).
Students took initiative by assigning each other argument positions, (opening arg., rebuttals, & closing), worked collaboratively, and wrote notes that could be utilized during the debate. To debate, the four groups were split, and the designated students argued their points. Student discourse was meaningful, and the arguments were evidence based.
