In the latest edition of the Rostrum, the National Forensic League list its rules for laptop use in extemporaneous speaking. The national tournament will allow students to use laptops, but each NFL district will get to decide whether student use of laptops is appropriate at their district qualifying tournaments. Most of the rules are common sense. Instant messaging, Internet access, and cell phones are banned during prep. The rule that extempers need to be most aware of is that laptops have to be battery powered at all times. Extempers are not allowed to use external power sources. So you can forget plugging your laptop into a wall outlet and/or bringing a massive extension chord into the prep room.
To access the guidelines, click here and scroll to page two.
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