Description #
Kialo is a free online platform for trainers and educators, specifically designed for online reasoned debate and to support critical thinking development processes in learners. The platform is free to use for trainers/teachers all over the world and can be integrated with other online educational systems. Kialo Edu is a user-friendly tool; discussions can be held in any language and on any topic.
How to get it #
Why recommended #
Pros #
– Enable structured online discussions
– User-friendly and engaging interface
– Enable collaborative learning
– Real-time feedback, tracking
– Analytics
– Integrates with LMS, customizable
– Free plan
Cons #
– Learning curve
– Initial setup required, adaptation time (both learners and professionals)
– Limited evaluation features, integration required
– Limited data export
– Limited free features, additional costs for advanced features
Application to the VET Area #
Training
Work-based training
Tutoring and accompaniment
Support for business creation
Level #
Explorer
How to use this tool #
In the context of Training, Kialo enables the creation of structured debates aimed at fuelling critical thinking and improving understanding of the topics and, therefore, learning.
In the context of Work-Based training, Kialo enables remote interaction and collaboration between tutors and apprentices engaged in training processes in which teamwork and the transfer of skills and practical skills are prevalent.
Tutoring and support to work inclusion and job placement can be enabled or facilitated via the Kialo platform. In particular, through online discussions, tutors and mentors can provide real-time feedback to learners and the instructions needed to improve soft skills for work.
In the field of Support for self-entrepreneurship and business creation, Kialo enables remote interaction and collaboration, in the form of debates and discussions, for the execution of coaching, creative and operational development activities.
Training #
– Enables collaborative interaction by creating online discussions
Work-based training #
– Enables interaction and collaboration by creating online discussions
Tutoring and support for job placement #
– Enables remote coaching via online discussions
– Enables collaborative interaction for making plans, models and presentations
Support for self-entrepreneurship and business creation #
– Enables remote coaching via online discussions
– Enables collaborative interaction for making plans, models and presentations
Practical Resources #
How to Have a Classroom Debate Online with Kialo Edu
16:40 min
Quick view of Kialo
3:45 min
Kialo Edu Review for Teachers
2:41 min
