Northeast Jones CTE students in Ms. Lisa Bolivar’s Exploring Computer Science class combined the learning target of considering the societal impacts of computing with a formal debate. Students considered the question: Has social media made us more connected or isolated? Students picked a side, joined with likeminded classmates, and researched their positions. They then defended their positions through opening statements, counter-arguments, rebuttals, and closing statements. With their teacher as the moderator, these students gained real-world experience while learning more about a very relevant topic.

Students pictured: Wesley Johnson, Raylee Walley, Jillian Butts, Dylan Hembree, and Tyler Jordan.