Last class we watched a video explaining deliberation and why it is different from a debate and a discussion. A debate has a winner and a loser, which a deliberation does not have. A discussion is merely talking about something instead of coming to conclusions. Deliberations discuss various different ideas without deciding a winner or a loser. It is meant to evolve the discussion and look at something from every point of view.

In the next few classes, we will be holding our own deliberations. To prepare, I will be researching about the topic and bringing outside information to help the discussion. I will be moderator the post-forum discussion, so I will be able to observe other moderators and do what they do. Hopefully the deliberation will go well, but we shall see.