File Server v2.0
We will be using Google Drive for our file server
Google Drive puts your Google Docs (through nths219) on your computer's harddrive
When coaches make changes to the file server, changes will be made automatically to your computer
Debaters will not lose files if you are not connected to the internet
Debaters will not be able to directly change files on the file server
If your computer is set up for Google Drive and you have not been shared the file server, ask a coach
Back Files
Backfiles for past seasons will be copied directly to debater computers through Google Drive
Paperless
We will be using Verbatim as our template for paperless debate this year
What if I break my loaner laptop?
Take it to the help desk IMMEDIATELY
Debaters are responsible for any damage done to loaner laptops that are not covered under warranty
Laptop Security
A program like ClamWin paired with Clam Sentinel can help protect your personal laptop from viruses. You can also pay for programs like Malwarebytes. Mr. F can help install either of these program on your laptop.
Do not do non-debate related work on debate laptops - this will help keep viruses and other forms of malware from degrading the performance of your laptop.
Do not post Niles West file, argument, or strategy information online in any other forum besides email. This means no tweets or Facebook posts (even messages).
Do not share passwords to any account you have online with ANYONE. This is a good rule in general.
Do not leave your laptop alone at debate tournaments.
Etiquette and Suggestions
Always have three laptops - one for both partners and one viewing computer in case the other team is not paperless
Bring multiple jump drives - you will lose them, so bring backups
FLOW. Flow on paper. Do not respond to arguments that are jumped to you in a speech document but were not actually made in the round - this is embarrassing.
Discuss issues of viewing computers, jumping speeches, etc, with the other team and the judge before the round begins.
Both teams need equal access to all cards read. If you read evidence that is not jumped to your opponent, you need to jump that evidence to your opponent after your speech but before continuing with the debate. Some judges may deduct YOUR prep time for doing so.
Do not speak directly into your computer screen. Rotate your computer 45 degrees so that the judge can see you and so that you can turn and talk directly to the judge at times.
Save ALL your speeches. This will make finding cards easier in the future in addition to facilitating rebuttal redos. Organize them in a way that they are easy to find (date, tournament name, round number, opponent, etc).