Today is the day we finally pick the very first SciCourt case!
Listen to Episode 3 of our Podcast "See who wins!" by Luke Diamond:
The finalists from last week are 1) drug price regulation and, 2) one-to-one technology for K-12 students in school. They are being put to the test by their teams today. Let’s see how they stack up.
Each team was given 20 minutes to present their case and a 10 minute discussion period. Unlike the last week’s presentations, the purpose of the presentations this week was not to prove that your case is superior, but to explain to the class whether or not the case would be a good fit for SciCourt. Remember, there are several key elements that make a good case for SciCourt.
The teams faced some challenges and were forced to recognize flaws in their cases while they were presenting. It wasn’t always comfortable or easy, but it was fascinating to watch. Concerns arose about how to limit the scope of a huge issue like drug prices without over simplifying the topic. On the other case, there were questions about if there would enough public interest in one--to-one technology for K-12 school kids, but that team seemed to be gaining ground. Each potential case also had its own strengths.
During the pitching, we realized that drug prices is something almost everyone is interested in but it is also very complicated. One could feel that the case for one-on-one technology for K-12 students had the potential to reach a real decision on that issue if tried in SciCourt, but it was no guarantee. First, there had to be a vote.
In the end, there could only be one winner. Once again, it was up to an electronic vote. Everyone in the class pulled out their phones or computers and punched in their decision.
The votes were counted. The instructors looked over the results as everyone waited for the final decision. Eventually, there was a winning case. The first SciCourt case is one-on-one technology in K-12 schools!
The case is decided. The Legal, Science, and Media teams have also been decided. Now the rest of the work begins. Research, domains, facts. The first stage of SciCourt preparation can begin!
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