Discussion Tools

Kialo EDU

Kialo EDU is free argument mapping and debate site, designed to teach critical thinking and encourage rational classroom discussion. Students can use it for individual or group work, and customized features allow teachers to track and comment on students' contributions.

Used for:

• • Virtual Classroom Debates: Create discussions for your students, where they can put their knowledge into practice, develop their own views on classroom content, and consolidate what they’ve learned. In a Kialo discussion, every student has a voice - there’s no talking over each other, and students have the space to explore arguments at their own pace. Kialo’s collaborative platform encourages students to work together to find the best way to express each idea.See Sample Classroom Debate Assignment / See Demo Classroom Debate

  • Assess Learning:  Assign students to write a Kialo discussion instead of an essay - or use Kialo discussions to outline larger writing projects. Kialo’s argument-tree structure leads students to consider counter-arguments, develop a logical outline of their argument, and visualize how their ideas fit together.See Sample Essay Outlining Assignment / See Demo Essay Outline

  • Share Knowledge:  Write a discussion for your students to explore, and set out content in a clear and easy format. Link to additional sources and reading, challenge students to add arguments or question concepts.See Sample Knowledge Sharing Assignment / See Demo Knowledge Sharing Exercise

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