Weekend Debates & Talks - Let's Start It Again!
We used to have a wonderful activity until a few weeks ago - weekend talks. I believe the CE Conference can be used to conduct those debates/talks in a better, more structured manner. An idea just popped up in my mind and thought of sharing it with all of you -
1. We'll announce a topic or a list of topic on every Monday.
2. CEans will have time to prepare on the topic or read it throughout the week in their leisure time.
3. We'll announce a conference time in advance - it'll be the most convenient time on weekend. The conference will last no more than 60 or 90 minutes.
4. We'll have select people to act as the moderators of the conference/debate/discussion which will take place through CE Conference ( #-Link-Snipped-# ). During the experiment stage I or our mods will moderate these conferences.
5. The discussion moderator will moderate the talk for 90 minutes and pick one winner based on overall points made by the user. We'll have guidelines for mods as well so anyone of you can become a moderator of the conference.
6. The winner will receive a gift voucher or cash prize from CE 👍.
How does this activity help you - whether you're a student or a professional or an aspiring engineer?
1. Prepare for group discussions - useful in CAT and other competitive exams.
2. The best points will come out in moderated discussions - *extremely* useful in forming opinion / views on topics.
3. Improve your general knowledge & communication skills.
4. Study the topic for an interesting and fun debate - improves your knowledge.
5. We'll pick the most interesting and 'general' topics to begin with so that we get more participation.
Going forward: Each one of you will be able to host your own conference as specific times (like it happens in corporate world). You will be able to host highly technical conferences / discussions / debates and general ones as well.
What say? I'm excited! 😁
1. We'll announce a topic or a list of topic on every Monday.
2. CEans will have time to prepare on the topic or read it throughout the week in their leisure time.
3. We'll announce a conference time in advance - it'll be the most convenient time on weekend. The conference will last no more than 60 or 90 minutes.
4. We'll have select people to act as the moderators of the conference/debate/discussion which will take place through CE Conference ( #-Link-Snipped-# ). During the experiment stage I or our mods will moderate these conferences.
5. The discussion moderator will moderate the talk for 90 minutes and pick one winner based on overall points made by the user. We'll have guidelines for mods as well so anyone of you can become a moderator of the conference.
6. The winner will receive a gift voucher or cash prize from CE 👍.
How does this activity help you - whether you're a student or a professional or an aspiring engineer?
1. Prepare for group discussions - useful in CAT and other competitive exams.
2. The best points will come out in moderated discussions - *extremely* useful in forming opinion / views on topics.
3. Improve your general knowledge & communication skills.
4. Study the topic for an interesting and fun debate - improves your knowledge.
5. We'll pick the most interesting and 'general' topics to begin with so that we get more participation.
Going forward: Each one of you will be able to host your own conference as specific times (like it happens in corporate world). You will be able to host highly technical conferences / discussions / debates and general ones as well.
What say? I'm excited! 😁
Replies
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Kaustubh KatdareForgot to add - all the conferences will be archived into discussion thread - so those who cannot participate will have access to what was discussed.! 😀 -
Abhishek RawalSo,What are we waiting for ?
Day after tomorrow is Monday.
Where are the list of Topics ? -
Kaustubh Katdare
Agreed. No point in waiting. We'll announce a list of topics on Monday. Gotta think of really good, general topics.Abhishek RawalSo,What are we waiting for ?
Day after tomorrow is Monday.
Where are the list of Topics ? -
Jeffrey ArulrajGive the topics less time to work and no exams so lot of time to prepare
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suyash deshmukhExcited...!!👍
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Abhishek Rawal
So,are we starting from this week or next week?Kaustubh KatdareWe'll announce a list of topics on Monday. Gotta think of really good, general topics.
Waiting for announcement of topics. -
Kaustubh KatdareIf anyone's got suggestions for the general topic for group discussion / debate - please post them here. My brain's occupied with a ton of garbage at this time. 😕
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ISHAN TOPRE
Ok. But keep the discussion technical. I will try to manage the time slot.Kaustubh KatdareForgot to add - all the conferences will be archived into discussion thread - so those who cannot participate will have access to what was discussed.! 😀 -
Kaustubh Katdare
We can keep the discussions focused on general technology. But 'technical' would mean we restrict the participants to a few disciplines only.IssueOk. But keep the discussion technical. I will try to manage the time slot.
Let the topics flow in we'll then decide. -
GurjapTopic: What do you think the IT Law should look like?
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Kaustubh Katdare
Okay, I'll add as one of the topics - I'm not sure how many people have the knowledge of IT Law - how it's today and what are the mods that can go into it.GurjapTopic: What do you think the IT Law should look like?
Let's try for a debate topic so that many people can participate with their own views. -
Kaustubh KatdareIt's seriously tough to come up with a topic that will appeal to everyone. We'll have to go very generic with the selection of topics.
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ISHAN TOPRE
For every engg. branch, we will decide a topic. For mechanical say-Kaustubh KatdareIt's seriously tough to come up with a topic that will appeal to everyone. We'll have to go very generic with the selection of topics.
"Design of flitched beam." It is a generic topic, Plus, it is also technical. -
Kaustubh KatdareI think this topic would involve lot of participation -
'Should education be free for everyone?"
I'm pretty sure CEans can come up with several interesting points / facts / figures. -
Kaustubh Katdare
I think discipline specific topics can follow once we've successful general topic conferences smooth sailing for a few times at least.IssueFor every engg. branch, we will decide a topic. For mechanical say-
"Design of flitched beam." It is a generic topic, Plus, it is also technical.
What kind of discussion do we expect on 'Design of flitched beam'? - and how'd we pick up winner? -
ISHAN TOPRE
1.What are flitched beams.Kaustubh KatdareI think discipline specific topics can follow once we've successful general topic conferences smooth sailing for a few times at least.
What kind of discussion do we expect on 'Design of flitched beam'? - and how'd we pick up winner?
2.The general procedure to design them.
3.What are your views on new ways to design them.
4.Mathematical equations supporting your statements.
etc.
If we are doing general discussions, this will not require study. The purpose of weekend discussion wil not be fulfilled to make everyone strong in technical. CE will be filled with general discussions rather than quality technical content. -
Kaustubh KatdareThe plan's been set - we're continuing with general topics and I'm quite sure when people are participating to win - they'll have to study the topic well. This is going to be a trial and if this becomes popular - we'll extend it to discipline specific discussions for sure.
But that shouldn't stop anyone from starting pure technical conferences. 😀
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