Kialo Edu

Kialo Edu is a discussion and argument-mapping platform designed to support structured thinking and respectful debate. It allows learners to explore complex issues by visually organising claims, reasons, counterarguments, and evidence.

For educators, Kialo Edu is valuable for developing critical thinking, reasoning, and communication skills. It works well for subjects that involve discussion, ethics, policy, or problem-solving. Learners contribute ideas asynchronously or in real time, allowing thoughtful participation beyond spoken discussion.

The platform encourages balanced perspectives and evidence-based reasoning rather than opinion-based debate. Educators can moderate discussions and guide learners toward deeper analysis. By making thinking explicit and structured, Kialo Edu helps learners learn how to argue constructively, evaluate viewpoints, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Website: https://www.kialo-edu.com/

Video 1: What is Kialo?

Video 2: An Introduction to Kialo for Educators

Video 3: How to Have a Classroom Debate Online with Kialo Edu

Added: Jan 2025

Updated: Jan 2026