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.

Greatly increase participation

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Features

Designed to make your job easier
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Advantages

Kialo has loads of pros
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Ways to use Kialo

Not only for class discussions
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Research

Grounded in academic research
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