Technology Questions
Computer Information
As your student progresses in the debate class it becomes useful if they have their own personal laptop. It does not need to be a super expensive laptop but here are some tech suggestions to help guide your search for a computer.
-DOES NOT need to be a Mac - we would prefer if they had a windows operating computer (if they have a mac that is perfectly okay too)
-SHOULD NOT require everything is saved in the cloud - your computer should allow the ability to save things onto the hard drive.
-If your students has a tablet that is sufficient however, if there is an option we would PREFER that the student had a laptop over a tablet.
Suggestions:
-13inch screen (makes it easier for students to read in debate rounds)
-Processor Speed: 1.8 GHz
-System Memory (RAM): 4GB
-Hard-drive Size: 500GB
-Wireless Internet (A MUST)
-USB Ports (A MUST)
If purchasing a laptop we would recommend the students have a laptop case - either a backpack that has the special place with padding to put the computer or a laptop sleeve to place the computer in.
Software Information
Students must have the following programs/software installed on their laptops.
1. Microsoft Word - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/
2. Google Chrome - https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?hl=en
3. Verbatim - http://paperlessdebate.com/verbatim/_layouts/15/start.aspx#/SitePages/Home.aspx
4. Dropbox (wait until you get an invitation from a coach before installing and creating a username) - https://www.dropbox.com/
5. Prepd (wait until you get an invitation from a coach before installing and creating a username) - http://prepd.in/