The free tool for thoughtful, inclusive discussion.

Starting from a central thesis, students add pros and cons, engaging with each other’s arguments to build an interactive map of the entire discussion.

“The students themselves have told me how much they love it.“

“The platform is easy to use, easy to moderate, and offers the teacher a good toolkit.”

“[Kialo Edu] makes it simple to follow a discussion’s logical framework and encourages intellectual engagement.”

“For teachers, it can be an absolute revelation.”

“The site creates an environment for students to share ideas [and] validate sound arguments.”

“Having an anonymous mode is fantastic for students… THANK YOU for an awesome platform!!”

“Kialo provides structured support for the development of oracy, and encourages learners to reflect on their thinking.”

“Kialo allows more participation. Students contribute at their own pace, ensuring everyone participates fully.”

“I love this tool… Kialo Edu creates a structure for rich, reflective dialogue online.”

“I recently discovered the Kialo Edu platform that I am now totally in love with.”

“… supports learners’ written communication, problem-solving skills, [and] critical thinking.”

“Another great tool for teaching critical thinking…”

Greatly increase participation

No more students waiting for their turn to speak! On Kialo, students can contribute instantly, simultaneously, and from anywhere.

Build student confidence

Class discussions can be daunting for many students. Kialo’s text-based format, as well as an Anonymous Discussion mode, helps students contribute at their own pace.

Promote deeper comprehension

Kialo helps students understand how different ideas link together. Its visual format makes it easy to build and understand sophisticated lines of reasoning — improving subject knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Recorded and gradable 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 and your students can come back for easy grading or review.

A really easy, quick, and manageable way  to engage in thinking that is not only visible but also recordable.

Dr. Peter Ellerton

Director of the University of Queensland's Critical Thinking Project