Kialo Discussion

Activities ::: mod_kialo
Maintained by Kialo Kialo, Mathias Kahl, Clemens Frahnow, Conor Campbell
Expand participation, inclusivity, and critical thinking skills in your class discussions with the free Kialo Discussion plugin!
Latest release:
242 sites
448 downloads
25 fans
Current versions available: 2

 

The free tool for thoughtful, 

inclusive discussion.

 

         

        

 

By writing pros and cons below each others’ points, students create an interactive discussion map.

 

Over 1 million users!

 

 

Hundred Global Collection Badge Bett 2025 Award Winner Common Sense Selection For Learning Badge

 


Explore Kialo for yourself in a demo discussion - no signup required.

Why Kialo?

Intuitive visual discussion map

An intuitive argument-mapping format that creates a visual map of the discussion — a perfect alternative to hard-to-follow forum threads.

Increase participation and confidence

Educators have reported up to 5x more participation in Kialo discussions compared to classroom discussions. 

Features like Anonymous Participation ease common discussion anxieties. 

 

Moodle integrated features 

Kialo’s comprehensive Grading and Feedback feature sends grades back to your Moodle gradebook.

Group compatibility allows you to bring your Moodle groups into Kialo.

 

 

Moodle Certified Integration

As a Moodle Certified Integration, Kialo Edu meets Moodle’s highest standards for security, privacy, and performance.

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Testimonials

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Christine O., 

High School Teacher 

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

 

Dr. Peter Ellerton 

Director of the University of Queensland’s Critical Thinking Project

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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Education Alliance Finland

93% Pedagogical Approach

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

 

Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad

Author of Never Stop Asking

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

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For admins

  • Kialo is totally free for all educational uses.

  • The Kialo plugin allows teachers and students to use Kialo in Moodle without manually creating new accounts.

  • Kialo follows the strictest privacy and security standards in the world, including compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, COPPA, and many others.

  • Simple installation — no configuration required.

  • Kialo can also be used via LTI 1.3.

  • Simple for educators to use — just create a Kialo Discussion as an activity, and when students click on it they are brought into Kialo. 

  • Kialo is continuously updated (see highlights/changelog). 

 

 

 

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Contributors

Kialo Kialo (Lead maintainer)
Clemens Frahnow: Developer
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  • Plugins bot
    Thu, 31 Aug 2023, 11:10 PM
    Approval issue created: CONTRIB-9364
  • Dr. Nellie Deutsch
    Sun, 6 Oct 2024, 10:17 PM
    Is it compatible with Moodle 4.4?
  • Conor Campbell
    Mon, 7 Oct 2024, 5:54 PM
    Hi Dr. Nellie Deutsch! Yes, Kialo Discussion is compatible with Moodle 4.4.
  • Tomas Bowen
    Thu, 16 Jan 2025, 4:33 AM
    I just came across the Kialo Discussion Plugin for Moodle, and it feels like exactly what I need! I remember a lecturer mentioning Kialo during a session on the platform with free video lectures, highlighting it as an excellent tool for boosting student participation and fostering critical thinking. The anonymous mode and visual representation of arguments seem perfect for organizing more engaging and in-depth discussions. I can’t wait to try this plugin in practice!
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