I was, uh, debating whether to post something related to tonight’s vice-presidential debate when I came across a posting by Kristin Clarke on Acronym highlighting the International Debate Education Association. Aside from providing further proof that there is indeed an association for pretty much everything, the site offers a wealth of learning resources for those seeking to master the ancient art of debate.

One of the resources Kristin points out is Debatapedia, an  “encyclopedia of pro and con arguments and quotations in important public debates from around the world.” It’s an amazing collection, and one of the items I found in it was a “Daily Debate” on the $700 Billion U.S. Economic Bailout. I’ll be adding this to my list of learning resources for understanding the current financial crisis.

In general, this is an excellent learning site and a commendable example for any organization seeking to educate a broad constituency using a variety of learning tools. Many thanks to Kristin for pointing it out.

Jeff Cobb
Mission to Learn

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