  Oxford-style debating is a well-known tool in social sciences. Such formal
discussions on particular topics are widely used by historians and
sociologists. However, when we try to go beyond standard thinking, it turns out
that Oxford-style debating can be a great educational tool in telecommunication
and computer science. This article presents this unusual method of education at
technical universities and in the IT industry, and describes its features and
challenges. Best practices and examples of debating are provided, taking into
account emerging topics in telecommunications and computer science, such as
cybersecurity. The article also contains feedback from IT engineers who
participated in Oxford-style debates. All this aims to encourage this form of
education in telecommunication and computer science.
