Aims: engaging students in structured online discussion about AR/VR topics using the Silent Debate method on Kialo Edu. developing critical thinking and communication skills through evidence-based pro/con argumentation and respectful rebuttals. raising awareness of AR/VR opportunities and risks in education, society, and future professions (VET context). Learning outcomes: to explain key AR/VR applications and relevance for learning and work contexts. to evaluate a debate thesis by rating its relevance/veracity and justifying the rating with reasoning. to construct clear pro/con claims supported by evidence (examples, facts, or logical arguments). to respond to opposing arguments by writing respectful rebuttals and comments within a structured debate thread. 1) How to implement the Kialo Edu Silent Debate in class (or in an international webinar) hoose debate topics / theses Use AR/VR-related statements such as: “Virtual Reality should replace traditional classroom learning.” ; “AR and VR technologies pose a serious threat to personal privacy.”; “Immersive VR games do more harm than good to young people.” 2) Create the Kialo Edu debate(s); Create one debate per team OR one common debate with assigned roles. Turn on: ratings / voting comments/replies Prepare instructions and share links. 3) Warm-up/context; Teacher introduces (attached presentation): Why AR/VR matters (VET sectors: hairdressing & beauty, tourism, culinary, IT/design). Why debate can be sensitive → introduce Silent Debate as respectful, structured discussion. 4) Explain “Silent Debate” rules: Write short, clear claims. Add evidence/examples. Be polite in comments. 5) Students join teams + check role (Pro/Con). Students follow the workflow in the PDF: Find the Padlet link in chat. Go to team. Check pro/con. Click Kialo link. (Join breakout room.) Return for reflection. Respond to ideas, not people. 6) Rate the thesis: Students open the Kialo debate and rate the veracity of the thesis. 7) Add pro/con arguments: Students add arguments - Pro team: add Pro claims & Con team: add Con claims Teacher support sentence starters: “One reason is…” “This matters because…” “For example…” “A risk is…” 8) Read others + vote: Students read other students’ arguments and vote on the strongest claims. 9) Write rebuttals: Students write rebuttals/counterarguments: Rebuttal structure: “I understand your point, however…” “This argument assumes that…, but…” “A limitation of this claim is…” 10) Comment/reply politely: Students comment in discussion threads and reply respectfully. 11) Reflection & closure: What was the strongest argument you read today? Did anyone change their mind? Why? What skills did you practice (critical thinking, collaboration, digital literacy)? 12) Assessment: Participation (posted at least 2 claims + 1 rebuttal) Quality of argument (relevant, logical, evidence-based) Interaction (votes + comments) Respectful communication 13) Self-check table (ttached)