GimKit

It’s like kahoot… but cool.

 What is this? Why am I here?

● This is a PLD over a new web 2.0 tool that I

think would benefit literally everyone on this
campus.
● You’re here because I saw the survey results
last month and felt compelled to look for fun
and exciting ways to start the dreaded
MILESTONE review.

But, Farriba, I don’t teach a tested subject…

● Fear not, fearless, restless teacher! GimKit

can work for your classes too!
Teacher Worries Survey ● 86% of CCS staff worried about
Results: learning regression in their
students due to COVID-19
● 96% of teachers worried about
incorporating technology into
their daily lessons.
● 98% of teacher worried that their
lessons were not engaging
enough.

I’m here to help!

A quick sidenote: GimKit was created by a teen
named Josh Fiensilber. He, like
many students across the country,
grew tired of traditional quiz and
review games like kahoot. He took
the basic concept of these kids of
tools and used his insight as a high
schooler to create an even more
interactive and engaging platform
for teachers and their students.

This is literally a tool made by kids

for kids!
And now to show you how it works...

https://www.gimkit.com/hub
Why I think it will work for you...

● There are 11 different types of games you can choose from. This keeps the
program fun and fresh for students!
● You can create your own kits (or have your students create kits) over your
content standards! You can literally custom tailor this program to whatever
you want to teach!
● The premade kits are awesome! And there are TONS of them! So if you
need a quick review you can simply search for something related to your
content and review the questions to see if you have a quick and easy fit.
● The kids love it. I’ve tested it in several subject areas (thank you to my
guinea pigs!) and each group of students was genuinely excited to play.
They all have their personal preference of games but you won’t find anyone
who wants to sit out.
 How to use it:
As an opener! Have As an informal As a closing activity!
the class code assessment to see I don’t think there’s a
pulled up and let if your students better way to close
your kids join as have learned the out the day than to
soon as they get content for the day. play a quick game to
seated. This is a You can even have remind the students
great review time to them work in pairs of everything they’ve
refresh the kids on or teams for more learned that day!
things they learned complex standards
the previous day! or concepts.
 Ok, cool! I’m on board! Now what?
● Sign up with your ccsjackets email account to get a free 30 day
trial!
● Email Mrs. Ross to request a paid school account
● Try out a few different game options with your class on some
topics you’ve gone over this year so you can get the hang of the
game rules and how to conduct a kit session.
● Start adding in GimKit to your weekly lessons. Have fun with it and
enjoy the benefits of happy students who are engaged in learning.
● ****Please don’t forget to complete the follow up survey that I sent
to your gmail account!
As always…...
If you need help I am available to come give you more one
on one instruction. Just let me know!

Thank you for participating!