azza1625/createdebate-arguments huggingface dataset:
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

I do not agree with view that technology is the transformer of education. Neither do I interpret this as Laurillard's (2008) view. In the inaugural lecture, she posits learning as a journey through the education system, during which in progressive steps, the learner's needs changes in conjunction with his world view. The teacher has to adapt the pedagogical offerings as these views change and, to deliver coherent and appropriate programmes to a heterogeneous student population e.g. Laurillard's example of learners with special needs, refers. They need to provide instruction, feedback, opportunities for reflection, encourage collaborative learning as appropriate i. e adapting to the students' needs. Information and communications technology have a role in the pedagogical aspirations such as the UK government's 2005 educational policy (Laurillard, 2008:1) due to the affordances she identifies as 'personalisation, flexibility, inclusion and productivity' but, the technology cannot replace the intuition and responsiveness needed from human agents of change (teachers) in the teaching and learning process.
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

I agree with Nikki. We simply can't expect technology to 'single-handedly' transform education. So the question is more about whether it has 'played it's part' and from the examples given throughout the debate, it is evident that it most certainly has.
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

Day & Lloyd (2007) argued that the affordances of technologies are realised within learning only when the learning context has been created by the teacher and through this, recognised by the learner. The context is determined from factors such as the chosen pedagogical framework, the learning need being addressed and the idiosyncrasies of the learner group. The match between the digital technology and the teaching and learning is not determined by the technology rather, the decision would be made by the teaching authorities or representatives e.g. teachers. Technology in itself would not transform education. The use of technology contributes to the learning experience.
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

I wish to add to the debate that the greatest affordance of learning technologies is the profound and multifaceted increase in communication and interaction capabilities. This communication even goes beyond the learners and engages institutions at higher collaborative levels. Distance Education institutions have been able to develop related course materials and created common learning systems for the benefit of the leaners. I have examples both within and outside Africa although what is important to contribute to this debate is the fact that the education is transformed through learning technologies. We have the African Medical Research and Education Foundation which shares new innovations in the medical fields. Another example is Canada's Knowledge Network in which a satellite broadcasting facility was set up to serve several teaching institutions on the West Coast. We also have Napier University in Scotland delivering courses in Mauritius. This has really transformed the learning landscape and all this is through learning technologies.
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

Education has been transformed through learning technologies from time immemorial. What is changing are the technologies. These evolve to suit the needs of the dynamic society. Education technologies have evolved from very basic first generation print to now latest technologies such as Web 2.0. So the transformation has been with us for a long time!
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

I disagree with Laurillard. I think that if education was going to be transformed it would have done so already
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

ICT is not a new technology, and while it may well store the ability to revolutionise education, the users and institutions have not yet clearly demonstrated its potential beyond simply acting as a repository of information.
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: Black team

I cannot get which side are supporting. I take it that you agree with the statement.
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

100% agree - technology is no longer an excuse or debate. There has not been enough effort at an academic level to address the pedagogical debates and challenges and truly impact technology teaching in SA and Africa - as we have seen in other countries like the USA, China, India, Brazil, Australia, UK (1st and 3rd) - why do traditional academics not support MOOCs is because they threaten the ivory tower of brick and mortar learning and the traditional concepts of what it means to be an academic
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

[Testing] The literature expresses concern about the state of education.
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

indeed it has surpassed the brink. We now have educational institutions with no brick-and-motor construction. Virtual, open and distance learning universities are reality due to technology.
Debate: Education is on the brink of being transformed through learning technologies
Side: White team

I support Martha's point that educational technologies have a transformational affordance. Based on that, educational transformation cannot be on a brink of anything. Every change is an action whereas being on the brink implies a state of stasis. ICTs by their nature include the element of constant development. If the technology was an agent of change that brought education to a brink and, technology has changed since that time, the brink is non-existent. To mix metaphors...the goalposts have changed. The brink should be considered as the gap between present day pedagogy and the needs of the users who are users of emerging and rapidly changing technologies.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

As idiotic as I think your description is, Elvis' music is superior. Strictly voice wise, it's a bit closer, maybe Jackson even has the edge, but Elvis had better music all around I think.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Definitely, Elvis' music was more popular. His leg was the main thing. All Jackson did was grab his weiner~! V
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

what does his weiner have to do with his voice? Let's stick to the facts......MJ Ruled 4 real.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

This is a debate. Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer-songwriter, dancer, businessman, and philanthropist. I will is, was and will always be the better singer of the two.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

it doesnt matter whos music is more popular its whos music is better.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

JACKSON CREATED THE MOONWALK AND WHAT ABOUT THAT MEAN LEAN HE INVENTED WITH THE SPECIAL SHOES. DO YOU REMEMBER THE TIME?
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Mj didn't invent the moonwalk, it was used by African American performers from as far back as the 1940s
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

although both achieve once in a lifetime careers.. Michael Jackson made and left a muchbigger impact.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Elvis was the KING and he still is and always will be the KING. Jackson just doesn't compare. Elvis was a classic and nobody, not now not ever, can compete with him~! V
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

We really have alot in common. He is the KING and always will be. ~! C
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

Facts: Jackson's Thriller (1982) remained at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart for thirty-seven weeks, second only to the soundtrack for West Side Story. Thriller spent a record 80 consecutive weeks, more than a year and a half, in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. It was the first of only three albums that have remained in the Top 10 for more than one year (along with Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill and Celine Dion's Falling into You). It is the only album to have sold more copies in the United States than any other in two separate years, topping the sales charts in 1983 and 1984, and selling over 29 million copies to date. Worldwide, its sales total has been estimated at 110 million copies by Jackson's management;  "Thriller" is the top-selling album in history
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

NOT TRUE. Michael was the king of POP. Rock and roll is stupid!!!!!!!! Jackson was and will always be the best and Elvis was a fat nobody with a guitar. Bam drop the mic.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

I agree, Elvis was and still remains to this day, to be the only singer, entertainer, to be a member of five different Hall of Fames, namely Country, Rock, Gospel and Blues. The Pop Hall of Fame would be the fifth for him, which, I pretty sure he has just recently been inducted into. The Pop, I'll need to check this first to see if the poll is over.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Elvis a million times better.Greatest singer that ever live he din't need big flashy production to do a show he could do it alone plus he was able to sing all kind of music that was available when he was alive.Michael only had one distinctive style i doubt that he looked good if he was singing rock blues coubtry or jazz.Elvis could do it all whitout even think about itMicheal version of jailhouse rock or if i can dream woul sound really strange i' ll tell you.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

Michael Jackson's voice was a perfect storm of innate talent and training. His singing as a child is astounding: He just nailed "I Want You Back" — there's maybe one bum note on that song, which is crazy to me, because he was only 11 years old. One of the key elements of his style is how he uses his voice as an instrument. His signature grunts — "ugh," "ah" and all that — are rhythmic things that guitar players or drummers usually do. He's one of the most rhythmic singers ever — Prince emulated James Brown a lot more, but Michael Jackson approximated it more natural. And he has insane range. He sings this incredibly high note — I think it's a high C or even a high C-sharp, which no one can hit — on "Beat It," as well as "Billie Jean" and "Thriller." What people don't realize is that he can go pretty deep too. You hear that on "Burn This Disco Out," on Off the Wall — he goes deep into his range, which blows me away.When somebody gets as big as he did, you lose sight of how avant-garde and revolutionary they are, but Michael Jackson pushed the boundaries of pop and R&B. Think about it: On "Beat It," you had an R&Bsinger doing a full-on rock song with Eddie Van Halen. Or the intro on "Man in the Mirror": He's got this reverb in his voice, and any time he goes "uh!" it goes for miles. To me, that's up there with some Brian Eno shit. That's how far out there it is.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

Michael was known for pop music, funk, disco, soul music, rythm and blues, dance music, and rock! Elvis? He was known for peanut butter and banana sandwhiches. He will never be the king, michael remains the king and i dont think that is changing any time soon. Stop trying to fight a lost argument! Michael has won.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

I'd say Elvis, simply because I feel he had a stronger voice than Michael.Don't get me wrong, MJ was a great singer, there's just no way I'd put him above Elvis.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Elvis Presley looks better than MJ, plus I think he had an aucostic guitar. EP had a stronger and more better voice than MJ.Plus, he had better acts than MJ.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

What a strange way to answer this question looks don't mean nothing and yes Elvis could move but Michael Jackson had better move then Him.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

My opinion i is That Michael Jackson is better because he is amazing and creates his own music and sets standards in the music industry he makes magnificent music videos and even more magnificent songs and albums he sold the most albums in music history that more then you can say about Elvis Presley And his voice is just way better than Elvis Voice was ever Elvis on the other hand is a thief he stole song from several black artists and he did not even write is own music
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

haha ! aree youu peoplee idiots ? elvis is obviouslyy better ! just becausee michael jackson died everyonee went mad over him and mostly all off them wasnt even fans and when he was alivee theyy didnt reallyy caree ! whyy dont youu listen to elvis he is WAYYY BETTER !!
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

MJ is the greatest! Not because I'm a huge fan but because I simply do. If you listen to him as a kid, singing Who's Loving You or I'll Be There, his voice is just outrageous - how can such a voice come from such a small boy? If you listen to him, and then you listen to others doing the same song, you can appreciate it far better. It just seems to come so naturally to him. When he was a kid, and he was live and you see him singing, his face looks so relaxed. You look at others, even grown adults singing songs half as easy as the ones Mike was singing, their faces are often screwed up as though they are in agony. Michael's voice went from strength to strength. He was able to adjust it to all the new sounds he created with his music. He could put on a really raw, rough edge to it, and then, be so soft and sweet too. He could reach all the high notes many women can't, and still reach those bottom notes too. His vocal range was outrageous. And then there's the matter of the soul he put into it. Michael's voice can make grown men cry. Every waver gives me butterflies and sends shivers down my spine. He put everything he had into it. It was pure and natural talent that Michael possessed. He didn't need vocal lessons from a really early age to get where he got, it came from inside. But yes, I genuinely believe this man had one of the greatest voices ever. Whitney or Mariah have much richer, more powerful voices, but Michael's is better in different ways. Michael's voice is emotional. It touches your heart. That is what I look for in a voice. Others may well disagree, but even the experts have commented on how fantastic Michael's voice was, so they've got to know something, right?
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Elvis Presley - the better singer for sure - The King!!!!! Elvis started it all. Everyone copied Elvis including Michael Jackson!Vote the true King! http://elvismemorabillia.webs.com/elvisvsmichaeljackson.htm
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

You can't start something that steal. MJ could out sing and dance better then Elvis anytime and anywhere.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Rolling stone musical experts rated elvis number 3 . Mj 25 . Elvus had number one in gospel , rock , r&band country . Common sense tells you he could sing all types of music . Mj lip synced a lot too . No contest
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

That website you left us I bet you invited more Elvis fans than Michael fans.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: Sinatra

Elvis or pedophile...pedophile or Elvis? I think that I'll go with Elvis.Anyone for Sinatra?
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Elvis is, and will always be, "THE King," all other "Kings" are mere societal misnomers...
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

Definitely hands down Michael Jackson as the best entertainter ever. MJ Forever! His singing and Dancing were mesmerizing across various genres - pop, rock, soul, funk, rnb, hip hop . He was absolutely stunning to watch live on stage, in his music videos and his dancing was amazing. Elivs was good in rock and roll and country music, his dancing wasnt that great, only a couple of signature moves he had.. his songs would feel out of place on a modern dance floor... MJs music is timeless and will be played by all generations... but definitely over all entertainer of all times and ages is Michael Jackson..
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

mj is horrable all ha sings about is girls!!!!!rude it is annyonig and dumb my brother loves mj but i dont................so in theroy elvis is the bomb (great)
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Well first Elvis is the greatest singer of all time.Not only do I say this but opera singers, and other rock singers have said the same countless times( Rod Stewart,Mick Jagger,Joe cocker, Jim Morrison, Ian Gilliam. They have even had vocal instructors of today say that his ability to change his range and the beauty and quality of his voice are unreal. And he has not sang a song in almost 40 years! I have never heard anyone say Micheal Jackson is the greatest singer. Or at least no one with any knowledge. When i see Micheal Jackson I just see a guy who dances and squalls. I know that all the people around now what Micheal Jackson to be better because the saw him and he is theirs, but really it is a stupid and ridiculous hope. Could anyone really being honest hear Elvis sing anything and not know without any reservation at all he is far and away a better singer.Please watch this clip i have added from 1:25 till 2:05 and please tell me ol Mike can do that. And when you look at Elvis face in that moment know you are loking at the greatest of all.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Elvis Presley was the greatest singer ever the king could do it all from rock and roll , country , gospel , blues and each style he made his own , his voice was beyond belief .Michael Jackson whilst a good entertainer would not be fit to lace the kings boots , this is recognised even by people who were classed amongst the greats of music .
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Michael isn't a bad singer but he's a tad bit overrated nowadays on his vocals (not saying he wasn't a good entertainer)
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

just becausee micheal could dancee dont make him better because elvis could too but he wasnt aloud in the 50s and 60s :)
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

What the hell are you talking about????? Ok you just said that MICHAEL JACKSON WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE KING.......LOL
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

He might have been high when He posted His answer.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

Jackson invented a new style of singing that is full of energy and stimulating to the audiences. The types of his songs deviated from the typical mushy mushy style that crooners had stuck to for years before him. His style of singing also generated new movements in dancing. It is easy to imitate Elvis' style of singing but quite challenging to do so with Jackson's I'd vote any day for Jackson.
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Elvis gave the president advice at the time? and He sang Everything! He bought houses and gave them to people,he helped his community! Jackson all as he did was (in dancing),grabbed his crotch and went ouuuuuuuuuu! thats what I call dancing? Jackson got his ideas from elvis examples:elvis had a costume/uniform so did jackson,Elvis had a dance with his leg jackson did with his crotch and feet,etc? Elvis already did what jackson did! Elvis had 3x more people at his concerts try 20,000 people , jackson was a twinkle in elvis's eye and thats all he will ever be! All jackson had was talent,thats all! Elvis ruled over jackson, look it up!!!
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: jackson

Elvis' style is passe.. nobody in the rest of the world even remember him and even if they do, they remember him more for his looks rather than his shivering voice singing. And he lived in an age when there was not so much television coverage and international audiences. And Elvis got his leg twist style from Forest Gump; Elvis lived at a time when the art of entrapment was not as fully developed as was used against Jackson. Elvis' dances and costumes were more effeminate / pansy /transsexual like. And he was never a born singer, had to use a lot of strategies to foist his singing.In complete contrast, Jackson was a born singer and dancer, lived singing and died singing. He produced brilliant video songs. He totally destroyed his health and life over the music that he gave to the entire world, not just Memphis. He came up against all odds - being a black, with a father who was known to be a terror to him, and even won ( though a pyrrhic ) victory against people who just wanted to squeeze out the money from him.Jackson is the King of Pop, Think about it !
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Jackson started singing with the jackson 5 ,elvis began when he was a teenager alone,he put his heart and SOUL INTO his singing ,Elvis sang REAL music and once more he sang everything , HE is the king of pop and everything else,he did not just sing,he helped his community and you can ask anyone,ANYONE will tell you they remember elvis for his looks,singing,etc ,and his clothes were not transexual, jackson wore white gloves and grabbed his crotch,and your telling me elvis was transexual like?Elvis wore an eagle costume to support our troops! Jackson got ALL his ideas from elvis! And jacksons dad was not that bad ,i'm scared of the cookie monster,help!!!If jacksons dad where so bad,jackson wouldn't have sung and thats jacksons problem! Elvis used NO stradegies,he just had such a good voice that you believe he used stradegies but he didn't,the pepsi commercial was HILARIOUS ! jackson did not destroy his health for singing,his heart could not take the whole i'll be white! Elvis is the king of it ALL; jacksons king of ''I love my crotch!'' not pop! Elvis had 3x more fans than jackson so all of those people should remember him! Elvis did not need music videos to be popular,just his voice! LOOK IT UP AND THINK ABOUT IT!
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Elvis costumes are pansy like ? You realize mj looks like a pansy all the time . Rolling stone musical experts rated elvis as number 3, mj 25 . Elvis has number ones in country, gospel , rock and roll , gospel and r&b.he is the only artist to be inducted in all 4 hall of fames . Lastly elvis sang live all the time . Nit lip syncing that mj did a lot . Get your head out of your a..
Debate: Elvis or Jackson , who's a better singer?
Side: ELVIS!!!!!!

Nobody in the rest of the world remembers Elvis?What stupid comment. 12345678 change you reading glasses old man & look at the score.