Introduction to Gimkit
Gimkit is a game show for the classroom that requires knowledge, collaboration, and strategy to win. Created by a high school student and released in 2017, Gimkit gives educators the tools to create quizzes in the form of live games, homework or asynchronous assignments. Students can earn virtual currency through accurate answers and use it to purchase upgrades that enhance gameplay — so learning feels like a game.
One of the most unique features of Gimkit is the ability to have teachers and students create their very own interactive quizzes, known as a “kit,” with the Gimkit Create option. In this post, we will show how to use Gimkit Create, give you a step by step guide to get it done, talk about benefits, best practices and also included are classroom tips.
What Is “Gimkit Create”?
To meet a particular classroom need or learning objective, the “Gimkit Create” feature enables users to create a customized quiz. Kits can incorporate multiple-choice, text-entry, or image questions. Once completed, a kit can be played in different game modes (like Classic, Trust No One, or The Floor is Lava), shared with other users or played as homework.
This flexibility is what makes Gimkit such a cool tool in K-12 education, where you can use it for reviewing material, studying for tests, or for a more stimulating and enjoyable way to reinforce a concept.
How to Create a Kit in Gimkit
Making a game in Gimkit is simple. Here’s a how-to guide to Gimkit Create.
Step 1: Log in or Sign Up
Visit https://www.gimkit.com and log in with your Google account or sign up for free. Integration is usually automated and teachers log in with their Google Classroom or Microsoft credentials.
Step 2: Access the Dashboard
You’ll be taken to the Gimkit Dashboard once you log in – it’s your home base. Here, you’ll find previously created kits, assignments and a place to monitor student progress.
Step 3: Click “New Kit”
Click on new kit button from the dashboard. This is the first step in creating a quiz.
Step 4: Set Up Your Kit
You’ll be prompted to enter:
- Title: Give your kit a name (Example: “Geometry Review”).
- Language: Select the language for your quiz.
- What’s your question? Subject is optional, but it helps keep things organized.
- Cover Image: use Image that you uploaded, or choose one from the library that you upload to make it look nice.
Step 5: Add Questions
Now you can add questions manually or upload:
- Manual Entry: Select “Add Question” and enter the question at the prompt, along with any response options and the correct answer.
- Import from Spreadsheet: Select . Your questions in csv file to help you setup quickly.
- Question Bank — Access questions from the public kits.
Every question can be either multiple choice or free input. You can also add images to questions to give a bit more context, which is perfect for categories like science and geography.
Step 6: Save and Publish
To save after entering your questions, click on “Finish Kit.” Your kit is all set to play live or assign it as a single options.
Game Modes in Gimkit
After creating a kit, Gimkit gives you several options on how to launch into a game, each with its own distinct gameplay features:
- Classic Mode: Fast-paced, head-to-head competition based on correct answers.
- Collaboration: In team mode, students collaborate.
- Trust No One (Among Us-esque): It allows for lying and planning.
- The Floor is Lava: Promote quickness and precision.
- Infinity Mode: Test your calm and mastery.
These choices allow games to be customized for various learning environments in the classroom and appealing to different styles of learners.
Why Use Gimkit Create?
Here’s why teachers & students love Gimkit Create:
Customization
Educators have the ability to customize questions to align with specific curriculum standards. This allows to align to learning outcomes and to maximize the learning effect.
Engagement
Students are motivated by the gaming element. The ability to earn virtual cash and purchase upgrades adds replay value and excitement.
Differentiation
A variety of question types, game options and difficulty levels make it easy to differentiate for all types of learners that only begin to scratch the surface of what Gimkit provides for you in your classroom.
Assessment Tool
Formative Assessments Kits are great. Teachers are able to assess student comprehension on the spot, and adapt instruction on the fly.
Homework Alternative
Non-traditional worksheet -Use a Gimkit game for students to do at home (while actively learning, even if virtually!).
Optimal Use of Gimkit Create
To maximize the effectiveness of the “Gimkit Create” feature here are some tips to keep in mind:
A. Clarity and Brevity Keep Questions Pathways to Answers Short and Simple
Avoid overly complex wording. The point is to strengthen learning, not to add confusion.
B. Use Visuals Strategically
Pictures can be helpful in understanding (history, geography, biology, foreign languages, etc.)
C. Mix It Up
Mix text input and multiple choice to test recall and understanding equally.
D. Do A Dry Run Of Your Kit Before Going Live
Should be “practice pad” for you, just as if you were a student. This allows for errors or formatting errors to be caught before students view them.
E. Collaborate and Share
Kits can be shared with other teachers using Gimkit. Use community content or co-create quizzes with peers.
Experiences of Students with Two Sets of Kits
The teacher shares either a game code or an assignment link with the students for them to access the constructed kits. Here’s the way it generally goes:
- Go to https://www.gimkit.com/join
- Enter the game code
- Enter their name (or ID)
- Start playing!
As students get questions right they earn in-game currency they use to purchase power-ups. This is a mechanic that rewards being there and sticking around.
Gimkit Pro vs Free: What is the Difference?
Although the free Gimkit account is workable, Gimkit Pro membership activates some of the platform’s more advanced elements, such as:
- Access to all game modes
- Unlimited kit creation
- Assignment tracking
- Audio recording for questions
- Advanced analytics
If you use it often, especially in a school, it might be worth the upgrade to Gimkit Pro.
Final Thoughts
And at the core of what makes Gimkit a game changer while standardized testing bores us to death, is the Gimkit Create feature. Using an easy-to-use interface, educators can create new lessons and quizzes with custom settings; repeat language and content with MP3s, readings, videos and texts; and remove, add, customize, and share the material.
Teaching students to develop high-quality kits doesn’t just gamify the classroom, it turns active learning into something new entirely. Easy to use for a quick review, substitute for homework, or test preparation, Gimkit Create is a powerful and fun tool to add to any teacher’s toolbox.