What is Parlay Ideas?
Parlay Ideas is an AI-powered instructional platform designed to help teachers facilitate meaningful, measurable, and inclusive class discussions. It empowers educators to create engaging written and verbal discussions, track student participation, and foster deeper learning. With tools like RoundTables, Parlay Genie, and a library of over 5,000 discussion prompts, Parlay makes it easy to encourage student-driven dialogue and critical thinking.
What are the features of Parlay Ideas?
- Written RoundTables: A threaded discussion board with features like secret identities, guided peer feedback, and model submissions to inspire thoughtful conversations.
- Verbal RoundTables: A tool to facilitate and assess Socratic seminars, ensuring every student has a voice and participation is tracked effortlessly.
- Parlay Genie: An AI-powered tool that generates higher-order discussion prompts and follow-up questions based on articles, videos, or past discussions.
- RoundTable Sequences: Allows teachers to stack and sequence discussions, with AI-generated follow-up questions to deepen student inquiry.
- Parlay Universe: A library of over 5,000 discussion prompts created by teachers, covering a wide range of topics.
What are the use cases of Parlay Ideas?
- History Classes: Explore topics like the Pilgrims, Thanksgiving, or early American history with engaging discussions.
- Science Discussions: Debate topics like genetic controversies or scientific inquiries.
- Creative Writing: Use Parlay for discussions on literature, monsters in different cultures, or creative writing prompts.
- Current Events: Discuss timely topics like recessions, veterans’ day, or food preferences.
How to use Parlay Ideas?
- Sign Up: Teachers and students can sign up for free to start using Parlay.
- Create a Discussion: Choose from pre-made topics in Parlay Universe or use Parlay Genie to generate prompts based on your materials.
- Assign to Students: Invite students to join a RoundTable, either written or verbal.
- Track Participation: Use Parlay’s engagement reports to monitor student involvement and assess their contributions.
- Facilitate Follow-Ups: Use RoundTable Sequences to build on previous discussions and encourage deeper thinking.
