> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://info.argutopia.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide.md).

# Instructor's Guide

- [Start here!](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/start-here.md): This section gives you an overview of the unique approach Argutopia takes to Debate-Centered Instruction.
- [The debate visualizer, explained](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/start-here/the-model-explained.md): Argutopia is based on a visual model that illustrates the otherwise-abstract moves that may be made in a debate.
- [What do you want your students to do?](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/start-here/what-do-you-want-your-students-to-do.md): Learn about the various options you have for engaging your students constructive argumentation exercises.
- [Topic or assignment first?](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/start-here/topic-or-assignment-first.md): Have content you want to debatify?  Teaching a debate class and looking for a topic?  Check this out.
- [Debate Kits](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/start-here/debate-kits.md): Learn about our ready-made topics, issue sets and resources available for you to use.
- [Writing topics & issues](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/start-here/writing-topics-and-issues.md): A well-written topic and set of issues provides the structure and direction necessary to make your debate assignment a success.
- [Video Guides](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/start-here/video-guides.md): Check here for our collected video guides.  You'll also find these videos embedded throughout our documentation
- [Setting up your class](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/setting-up-your-class.md)
- [Creating assignments](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/creating-assignments.md): Want your students to debate?  You have options!  Choose from one of our prepared debate kits or use your own topic to create synchronous or asynchronous in-person or virtual debates!
- [Your assignment dashboard](https://info.argutopia.co/instructors-guide/managing-students-submission.md): Review assignment details, evaluate student's submissions, delete assignments and more.