Kialo EDU

Product Details

Website

https://www.kialo-edu.com/

Overview

A unique tool for teaching critical thinking:   Kialo Edu is a custom version of Kialo (kialo.com), the world’s largest argument mapping and debate site, specifically designed for classroom use. Its clear, visually compelling format makes it easy to follow the logical structure of a discussion and facilitates thoughtful collaboration. Kialo’s mission is to promote well-reasoned discussion online, and to that end, Kialo is free for educators to use.

Student Data Privacy

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Signed California Student Data Privacy Agreement?
Yes

Features

Map Discussions for Deeper Understanding

Kialo discussions are interactive maps of arguments. Discussions develop from a central thesis, which is supported or weakened by pro and con claims directly below it. Each claim can have its own set of pros and cons, and so on — allowing complicated reasoning to be clearly scanned and understood!

Visualize the Links Between Points

Kialo lets you choose how to visualize a discussion: as either a tree of claims developing under the thesis, or as a “sunburst” of claims radiating outwards. These representations make it easier to see how claims relate to each other, as well as how developed each part of the discussion is.

Simultaneous contributions

Unlike in-person discussions, Kialo allows everyone to participate at once! See what your entire class has to say, and easily keep track of who has taken part.

Recorded discussions

With traditional class discussions, it’s hard to remember who said what after the bell rings. But Kialo discussions are automatically saved, so you or your students can come back for easy review or grading.

Support Options

• Email

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