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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!
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Explore Kialo for yourself in a demo discussion - no signup required.
Why Kialo?
Intuitive visual discussion mapAn intuitive argument-mapping format that creates a visual map of the discussion — a perfect alternative to hard-to-follow forum threads. |
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Increase participation and confidenceEducators have reported up to 5x more participation in Kialo discussions compared to classroom discussions.Features like Anonymous Participation ease common discussion anxieties. |
Moodle integrated featuresKialo’s comprehensive Grading and Feedback feature sends grades back to your Moodle gradebook.Group compatibility allows you to bring your Moodle groups into Kialo. |
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Moodle Certified IntegrationAs a Moodle Certified Integration, Kialo Edu meets Moodle’s highest standards for security, privacy, and performance. |
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Testimonials |
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Christine O.,High School Teacher“Having an anonymous mode is fantastic for students… THANK YOU for an awesome platform!!” |
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Dr. Peter EllertonDirector of the University of Queensland’s Critical Thinking Project“For teachers, it can be an absolute revelation.” |
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Education Alliance Finland93% Pedagogical Approach“The platform is easy to use, easy to moderate, and offers the teacher a good toolkit.” |
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Dr. Nathan Lang-RaadAuthor of Never Stop Asking“[Kialo Edu] makes it simple to follow a discussion’s logical framework and encourages intellectual engagement.” |
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Contributors
Kialo Kialo (Lead maintainer)
Mathias Kahl
Clemens Frahnow: Developer
Conor Campbell
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