International Debate Education Association (IDEA)

Here at SEE University we will be initiating a new Debate Society and Team to be trained to represent SEEU in intern Macedonian University Debate Competitions as well as International events. The International Debate Education Association will be assisting us in creating a new and exciting program for our students.

For more details about IDEA – check out their web site. Here is the basic introduction:

About IDEA

"Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.” - Hubert Humphrey

The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) develops, organizes and promotes debate and debate-related activities in communities throughout the world. Established in 1999 to coordinate pilot debate programs initiated by The Open Society Institute, IDEA acts as an independent membership organization of national debate clubs, associations, programs, and individuals who share a common purpose: to promote mutual understanding and democracy globally by supporting discussion and active citizenship locally.

Fostering the Next Generation of Civic Leadership Throughout the World
Although it maintains an international presence, IDEA places particular emphasis on those societies where democracy is in its infancy and where negotiated resolution to conflicts and cross-community dialogue are little-established concepts. By offering young people the opportunity to debate the important issues facing them, IDEA strives to cultivate and nurture an engaged, democratic citizenry, underscoring the notions of tolerance, international cooperation, and freedom of expression.

A Global Reach with a Local Focus
IDEA promotes its programs and its mission via a wide range of educational and strategic initiatives, from curriculum development and active citizenship training to international student exchanges and an annual, much-celebrated international youth forum. IDEA is registered in the Netherlands and the United States; its debates take place in over 60 languages in over 50 countries throughout the world.

We invite you to explore the IDEA website and learn more about our goals, programs, initiatives, and free educational tools.

CO11 Free Online Conference on WiZiQ - Feb 4-6, 2011

Welcome to the annual live online conference (CO11). You are cordially invited to participate at the live online conference on the weekend of Feb 4-6, 2011.

The conference will be of interest to educators, administrators, students, and community members who value the importance of integrating technology into the curriculum to improve instruction and learning. Online learning involves various skills on the part of the instructor and learner. These include social and communication skills, social networking, independent learning strategies, critical and higher order thinking skills, creativity, and effective online and face-to-face facilitation. In addition, there are many challenges that educators, administrators, students and community members face.

The theme of the conference is, connecting online for instruction and learning that goes beyond the classroom. Presenters from around the globe will discuss the following topics:

• Connecting online to improve instruction and learning: Online learning and instructional experiences
• Experiences with the use of technology in face-to-face and online classes. What worked and what didn't work for you?
• How do you use technology to promote your online workshops, consultation, and communities?
• Research conducted on e-learning
• Books written on e-learning

For more information and the entire speaker schedule click here: CO11 Free Online Conference 2011.