Kialo gets a Google Classroom add-on!
With the Kialo Discussion add-on, you can host Kialo’s innovative argument mapping tool within Google Classroom. No more bouncing between platforms or remembering another set of login details!
Highlights
News and insights on the most impactful Kialo Edu features and updates.
Seamlessly integrate Kialo into Canvas with Gradebook and Groups compatibility!
Want to sync students’ grades or import your Groups between Canvas and Kialo? Kialo makes it simple, quick, and intuitive!
Split your discussions into manageable groups with Small Group Mode!
Small Group Mode lets you split your class into manageable discussion groups, easily customize content, and monitor progress—all from a simple interface. Perfect for boosting engagement and differentiation!
Use us with your favorite LMS platforms with LTI integration!
Kialo Edu is now fully LTI 1.3 compatible with Moodle, Canvas and Blackboard, meaning you can bring all the benefits of Kialo to your students while keeping them in one system!
Kialo Edu becomes a Moodle Certified Integration!
With the Kialo Discussion plugin, you can host Kialo’s innovative discussion platform within your Moodle courses. No more bouncing between platforms or remembering another set of login details!
Boost student outcomes with Kialo’s A+ Grading and Feedback feature!
Grading lets you grade individual claims, see an overall score for each student, give feedback, and more! From customizable grading scales to an export-data option for LMS entry, we’ve got you covered from beginning to end.
Explore your discussion with ease using the sunburst view!
Like Kialo’s sunburst? Well now you can use it to navigate your Kialo discussions instead of the argument tree. Glide around discussions with ease while never losing sight of the big picture!
Save your favorite discussion settings with the new Create Discussion Wizard!
We’ve revamped the Create Discussion Wizard to offer a more streamlined experience, including the ability to customize the default settings of future discussions. Get right to making your points!
Instant invites and account creation through Google Classroom!
Kialo Edu now allows you to invite a Google Classroom to a discussion with just a few clicks! Plus, each student will automatically get a new Kialo Edu account that’s integrated with Google.
Exporting your hard work is now simpler!
Looking to take your students’ work offline? You can now export your Kialo discussions into text files. Plus, you can separately export just the sources to make a handy list of references!
It’s even easier to know who’s who by showing email addresses!
Users can now show their account’s email address on Kialo Edu, adding another easy way to keep track of students in discussions.
Keeping you safe with ISO certification
Since its inception, Kialo Edu has been a privacy-first platform, and today we are happy to announce that we passed the ISO 27001 security audit and have been certified accordingly.
Secure and foolproof invites with the contact list!
Kialo Edu believes that security is a top priority for any online teacher resource. The Contact List makes it easier and safer to connect with the right users by building a handy list of the accounts you know.
Skip the signups and logins with Instant Access!
Instant Access lets students immediately join a discussion on Kialo Edu without signing up or logging in—just share a quick link or QR code. Now you can set up a critical thinking activity without having to think!
From Topic Templates to QR codes: Kialo Edu’s 2022 feature roundup!
2022 was a big year for Kialo Edu! We launched Kialo Templates, a teacher resource library for debate topics. We also rolled out Tasks, Anonymous Discussions, display names, and QR code invites to make your experience easier and more productive.