Judging test results

Interesting stuff. The point is being made that the way the results were justified were more important than the result you gave. The debate was considered to be an average debate that set some standards for the basics and what counts as a model, extension – that stuff. The review of the adjudication test is going pretty quick so no filming it this year. It’s not as comprehensive as it was in Koc but still thorough.

Judging test results

Interesting stuff. The point is being made that the way the results were justified were more important than the result you gave. The debate was considered to be an average debate that set some standards for the basics and what counts as a model, extension – that stuff. The review of the adjudication test is going pretty quick so no filming it this year. It’s not as comprehensive as it was in Koc but still thorough.

WUDC Botswana – Day 1 Begins

Arrival day completed yesterday and even with all the travel and VISA issues, there was quite a nice party last night where everyone enjoyed a live DJ, dancing, really great food, and complementary drinks. The party officially ended around midnight, but the cafeteria was converted into a bar and the party went pretty late for a number of delegates. The photos are of my students and me upon arrival at the airport and during the opening night party.
As for me, I’ve contracted a pretty nasty head cold, and I’m going to go to the doctor later today to head that off so I don’t miss the fun later on. In about 10 minutes we have the briefing, and I’ll try to do some live-blogging of it, or you can follow me over on Twitter (@stevellano) to see how the briefing is going. After lunch there is an adjudication make-up exam for those who didn’t complete the online version. Then I think the ranks will be revealed. I plan to video the analysis of the adjudication test and post it so you can see how you did if you are playing along back home. If you missed it, the link to the adjudication test is here.
Great breakfast, friendly staff, helpful volunteers, and a great summery atmosphere. I am excited to be a part of it and look forward to seeing what is said at this morning’s briefing!

WUDC Botswana – Day 1 Begins

Arrival day completed yesterday and even with all the travel and VISA issues, there was quite a nice party last night where everyone enjoyed a live DJ, dancing, really great food, and complementary drinks. The party officially ended around midnight, but the cafeteria was converted into a bar and the party went pretty late for a number of delegates. The photos are of my students and me upon arrival at the airport and during the opening night party.
As for me, I’ve contracted a pretty nasty head cold, and I’m going to go to the doctor later today to head that off so I don’t miss the fun later on. In about 10 minutes we have the briefing, and I’ll try to do some live-blogging of it, or you can follow me over on Twitter (@stevellano) to see how the briefing is going. After lunch there is an adjudication make-up exam for those who didn’t complete the online version. Then I think the ranks will be revealed. I plan to video the analysis of the adjudication test and post it so you can see how you did if you are playing along back home. If you missed it, the link to the adjudication test is here.
Great breakfast, friendly staff, helpful volunteers, and a great summery atmosphere. I am excited to be a part of it and look forward to seeing what is said at this morning’s briefing!

Dateline Botswana

Well, not quite. Taking a bit of a breather at a friend’s house in Johannesburg before catching my flight to Gaborone. Nothing helps you carry on with travel like a shower, a nice sofa, and a bit of cricket (even if you don’t really understand it).

Achte Minute recommended this blog for updates on WUDC and I hope not to disappoint. I’ll cross post stuff going on from the other bloggers that I am sure will be lurking around the tournament. There should be a number of good stories during the course of WUDC. Here’s a very clunky link to Achte Minute’s guide to WUDC Botswana. I really have to learn how to integrate links on my Blackberry. http://achteminute.vdch.de/index.php/20101226/wudc-2011-immer-wissen-was-los-…

Hope to see you around tonight! If you don’t know, my twitter automatically updates with a link to this blog when I post something new. Follow me at “stevellano” if you would like!