Dear colleague,

Many of you have indicated an interest in learning more about Pop-Up Debates. Some of you have never tried one, and others of you have been doing them for years and want to deepen your practice. Because Pop-Up Debates are a simple and deep instructional routine, in this interactive 2-hour workshop I'll be able to take you from where you're at with the strategy and empower you to move your practice forward.

What we'll cover:

• The basics of Pop-Up Debate, including classroom management concerns, prompt development, and how to get started.
• The three instructional hurdles of Pop-Up Debate, which are public speaking anxiety, speech delivery, and speech content. I'll provide practical guidance on how exactly to progress your students over each of these hurdles.
• What I'm doing this year in my general- and AP-level classes with Pop-Up Debates. I'll share the good, the bad, and the ugly. 😉
• What teachers in other content areas have done with Pop-Up Debates. I'll include examples from classes like foreign language, ELA, visual arts, mathematics, science, and physical education.
• Answers to your specific questions. If you've ever wanted to pick my brain on my instructional thought process with Pop-Up Debates, this is your chance. (For folks who cannot attend live, you'll be able to ask your questions in advance of the workshop.)

What you'll get:

• Right when you register, you'll be prompted to complete a simple form indicating your current level of Pop-Up Debate experience as well as any questions you want me to answer during the session.
• Access to the live, interactive workshop on the date you select.
• After the workshop, you'll get:
  • A recording of the session;
  • A streamlined, updated "Pop-Up Debate Cheat Sheet" to print and annotate and use as you plan and teach;
  • PDF excerpts of the pages in my books where I discuss Pop-Up Debates.

When is the workshop?

I'm offering two live sessions in November 2024 -- one on a Saturday morning and one on a Monday evening.

• Saturday morning session: Nov. 23, 10a EST
• Evening session: Nov. 25, 8p EST

FAQs

Why is it $100?

This compensates me for the time it takes to prepare, plan for, and deliver the workshop, in which I'll refine a decade of experience with Pop-Up Debates and work with you on your specific questions. Were I rich in either spare time or finances, I'd offer it for free. Alas: I am neither.

Do you accept purchase orders?

Yes. Take the price of this workshop to your financial folks at school. Once they approve the purchase, they will create a purchase order. Email that to me (support@davestuartjr.com) and I will give you registration instructions.

It is possible that your financial folks at school may request my W9 or other information. If they do, email me (support@davestuartjr.com) and I will provide that.

Do you offer scholarships?

I am open to inquiries re: a reduced price for the workshop, provided you can give evidence of the following:

• You've requested that your school pay for your enrollment and that request has been denied.
• You are currently experiencing financial hardship yet believe the workshop can spur you on in your practice, benefitting you and your students.

What other questions might you have?

If I can answer any of your questions about this, please reach out: support@davestuartjr.com.