Parlay Ideas is an AI-powered instructional platform designed to facilitate meaningful, measurable, and inclusive class discussions. It offers tools for both written and verbal discussions, AI-generated prompts, and a library of discussion topics. The platform aims to enhance student engagement, track participation, and develop critical thinking skills.
Parlay Ideas
AI-powered platform for facilitating class discussions and enhancing student engagement.
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What is Parlay Ideas?
How to use
Teachers can create new discussions or log in to access existing ones. Students join RoundTables to participate in discussions. The platform offers various features like threaded discussion boards, peer feedback, and AI-generated prompts to guide the discussions.
Core Features
- Written RoundTables: Threaded discussion boards with peer feedback and model submissions.
- Verbal RoundTables: Facilitates and assesses Socratic seminars, tracking student participation.
- Parlay Genie: AI-powered tool for generating discussion prompts and follow-up questions.
- RoundTable Sequences: Stacked discussions that build on previous ideas.
- Parlay Universe: Library of over 5000 discussion prompts.
Use Cases
- Facilitating discussions on historical events like the First Thanksgiving.
- Engaging students in creative writing activities.
- Exploring controversial topics and encouraging critical thinking.
- Weekly check-ins to gauge student understanding and well-being.
FAQ
What is Parlay Genie?
Parlay Genie is an AI-powered tool that generates higher-order discussion prompts and follow-up questions based on articles, videos, and past Parlay discussions.
What are RoundTable Sequences?
RoundTable Sequences allow you to stack and sequence discussions so each RoundTable builds on the ideas from the previous discussion. Parlay Genie uses AI to intelligently craft follow-up questions based on student responses.
What is Parlay Universe?
Parlay Universe is a library of over 5000 discussion prompts created by teachers in the Parlay community. You can browse topics for your class or contribute your own.
Pricing
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Enhances student engagement and participation.
- Provides tools for both written and verbal discussions.
- Offers AI-generated prompts to stimulate deeper thinking.
- Tracks student participation and skill development.
- Integrates with various LMS/SIS platforms.
Cons
- May require initial setup and training for teachers.
- Reliance on technology could be a barrier for some users.
- Effectiveness depends on the quality of discussion prompts and facilitation.