Kialo Edu

Teach Argument and Facilitate Debate

  • Teach students to support claims and provide counterclaims

  • Establish strong argumentation habits

  • Create opportunities for rich asynchronous discussion

  • Track learner participation


Best for students in grade 6+

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

Subscription: Free

Application:

  • Students can debate hot topics across all content areas.

  • Writers can "test drive" arguments as a pre-drafting exercise by inviting peers to contribute claims, counterclaims, and warrants.

  • Groups can build consensus on issues or initiatives by carefully weighing options.

  • Classes could use Kialo to deconstruct existing arguments from other authors by plugging their work into the Kialo format.

Walkthroughs and Tutorials: