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Kialo Edu is a discussion platform designed for students and educators. Kialo Edu utilizes a visually structured argument map, allowing students to explore topics by building arguments (pros) and counterarguments (cons) for and against a central thesis. It helps students visualize and reflect on each step of an argument and by focusing on reason.
As students add pros and cons, their responses appear as a branching map of the discussion, allowing students to see how their ideas connect and how their arguments are logically developed or refuted.
Features include:
- Map discussions for deeper understanding: Kialo discussions are interactive maps for arguments. Discussions are developed from a central thesis, which are supported or weakened by pro and con claims.
- Visualize the links between points: Kialo lets users choose how to visualize the discussion. Users can select to view a tree of claims developing under the thesis, or as a “sunburst” of claims radiating outwards.
- Simultaneous contributions: Everyone can participate at once! See what your entire class has to say, and easily keep track of who has taken part.
- Recorded discussions: Kialo discussions are automatically saved. Because Kialo discussions are automatically saved, instructors and students may return for simple grading or review.
If you have technical questions and concerns, please contact Kialo Support.
Additional Resources
Instructors
- Getting Started with Kialo for Educators
- Basic Kialo Video Guide
- Having Thoughtful Inclusive Discussions on Canvas with Kialo
- Using the Grading and Feedback Feature
- Important Tools and Features for Educators
- Setting up an Assignment in Kialo
- Participant Roles and Permissions
Students