Kialo is an 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 can be integrated into your Canvas course site.
- Introduction to how Kialo Works
- Video Tour of Kialo
- Discussions and debate are visualized as an interactive tree
- thesis (instructor prompt)
- pro and con claims
- can in turn branch into subsequent claims that support or challenge them
- student anonymity (instructors can opt to de-anonymized users for their view)
- Commenting
- Private instructor feedback
- Student collaboration on claims
- Discussion and debate
- Entire class
- Break into teams
- Analytics to see how active individuals have been, overall or in specific discussions
Try out the Kialo student experience.
Visit our Interaction Tools for Your Course demo site.
Ready to use Kialo?
See our Kialo- Start Up & Resources guide.
Resources
Visit our Canvas Tools page. You'll find links to guides, and tips and tricks.