Gimkit is an interactive digital quiz-style game that can excite and inspire learning. Similar to Kahoot!, Gimkit allows educators and students to create multiple choice questions from scratch for any topic area and it also allows users to import Quizlet sets to easily create a “Kit.” One of the motivating features within Gimkit is the ability to earn “money” (by getting answers correct) and using the “money” to buy various power-ups, such as earning more points per question, gaining additional points when on a streak (getting two or more consecutive answers correct), and using insurance if a question is answered incorrectly. Teachers receive a data report at the end of each game that shows the overall class and individual student responses. The data makes this a helpful tool for formative assessment, providing students with quick feedback, and identifying areas that need to be taught/re-taught.
1. Players are presented with a question and four possible answers.
2. They earn pretend money for each correct answer.
3. And use that money to buy upgrades, which gives them additional earning power.
4. Players learn the material and master winning strategies
5. Upgrades are key points.
6. Upgrades are fun, but they’re also critical to the game.
7. Without correct answers, players can’t buy upgrades.
8. And without upgrades, players can’t win.
9. As a result, students focus on learning the material instead of finishing first.