Hey there, awesome teachers! You know Gimkit is cool. It makes learning like a game. Kids really dig it. They have fun. They learn stuff too. It’s great! But guess what? You can make it even better. You can use other EdTech tools with it. They work together so well. You can make learning super amazing. You can really help your students learn more. Ready to see how to make your lessons even better with Gimkit and other tools? Let’s go!
Our Top EdTech Tools to Pair with Gimkit
We picked some really great tools for you. We put them in groups. This will help you find what you need fast.
Category 1: Your Classroom Hub – Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Tool #1: Your Learning Management System (LMS) (e.g., Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology, Moodle)
Explain: Your LMS is like your main online classroom. You put all your stuff there. You tell kids what to do. It’s where everything happens.
How it Works with Gimkit: Your LMS and Gimkit are best friends. They fit together so well. You can put your Gimkit game links right in your LMS. Kids can find them easily. Some LMS even let you put the Gimkit game right on the page. That’s neat! And get this. You can even have Gimkit grades go straight to your LMS. That saves you time. It makes things so much easier. This is how you can use Gimkit with your LMS.
Example: Say you use Google Classroom. You make a Gimkit Assignment about fractions. You can put the link in Google Classroom. Your students click. They play. Their scores can go right into your Google Classroom gradebook. It’s a simple way to use [Specific LMS] with Gimkit for better learning.
Category 2: Content Creation & Curation Powerhouses
Tool #2: Quizlet
Explain: Quizlet is super popular. Lots of teachers and students use it. You can make flashcards there. You can study sets too. It helps you learn all sorts of things.
How it Works with Gimkit: If you already made flashcards on Quizlet, good news! Gimkit lets you bring them right over. You can turn your Quizlet flashcards into fun Gimkit games. It only takes a few clicks. You don’t have to start from scratch. That saves you lots of time. You can use the stuff you already have in a new way. This is one of the best tools for quickly creating Gimkit questions.
Example: You have a Quizlet set about planets. You can bring it into Gimkit. Pick the Vocabulary game mode. Now your kids can play a fun game to learn about planets. You can even explore different ways to engage students by looking at Gimkit’s game modes.
Tool #3: Google Forms or Microsoft Forms
Explain: These tools are easy to use. You can make surveys with them. You can make quizzes too. You can even get feedback from your students.
How it Works with Gimkit: Think of these forms as your before and after tools for Gimkit. Before a Gimkit game, you can use a form to see what your kids already know. This helps you make your Gimkit game just right for them. After the game, you can use a form to ask them what they think. What did they learn? What did they like? This helps you make your Gimkit lessons even better next time.
Example: Before a Gimkit game about the Civil War, you can send out a quick Google Form. Ask them a few basic questions. After the game, ask them what they liked best. Ask them what was hard.
Tool #4: YouTube (or other video platforms like Vimeo)
Explain: YouTube has tons of videos. You can find videos about almost anything. It’s a great way to show kids things. It can help them understand better.
How it Works with Gimkit: You can make your Gimkit questions even more interesting. Put short YouTube videos right in them. Imagine a question about animals with a little video of the animal. It can help kids learn and remember. You can also put links to videos in your LMS with your Gimkit games. That way kids can watch them later.
Example: In a Gimkit game about plants, you can put a short video in a question. The video could show how a plant grows.
Category 3: Communication & Collaboration Enhancers
Tool #5: Flipgrid
Explain: Flipgrid is a fun way for kids to talk about what they learn. They can make short videos to share their ideas.
How it Works with Gimkit: After a Gimkit game, you can ask kids to make a video on Flipgrid. They can talk about what they learned in the game. They can say what they liked or didn’t like. They can even ask questions. This helps them think more about the topic. It lets them share their thoughts in a cool way.
Example: After a Gimkit game about a book, you can ask kids to make a Flipgrid video. They can talk about their favorite part of the book.
Tool #6: Padlet
Explain: Padlet is like a big online board. Kids can put notes, pictures, and links on it. It’s great for working together and sharing ideas.
How it Works with Gimkit: You can use Padlet with Gimkit in a few ways. Before you make a Gimkit game, you can use Padlet to get ideas from your students. What questions should you put in the game? This is great with Gimkit’s KitCollab. After a Gimkit game, kids can go to Padlet and share their scores. They can talk about how they played. They can even just say what they thought of the game.
Example: Before making a Gimkit game about space, you can have kids put all their ideas on a Padlet. Then you can use those ideas to make your game.
Category 4: Enhancing the Gimkit Experience Directly
Tool #7: Timer Tools (e.g., ClassTimer, online timers)
Explain: Sometimes you just need a timer to keep things on track.
How it Works with Gimkit: If you use timed games in Gimkit, a timer can help. You can show it on the board. Kids can see how much time they have left. This helps them focus. It makes the game even more exciting.
Example: If you are playing a Gimkit game for ten minutes, put a timer on the screen. Kids can see how much time is left to answer questions.
Tool #8: Data Analysis Tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel)
Explain: These tools help you look at numbers and understand them.
How it Works with Gimkit: Gimkit shows you how your students did in a game. You can take that information and put it into a tool like Google Sheets. Then you can see which questions were hard. You can see how your class did overall. This helps you know what to teach next. To understand how to access and interpret this data, refer to our Gimkit Dashboard Guide.
Example: After a big Gimkit review game, you can put the scores into Google Sheets. You can see which topics your students still need help with.
Tool #9: Blooket (Considered as a potentially complementary tool)
Explain: Blooket is another game like Gimkit. It has different kinds of games you can play.
How it Works with Gimkit: You can use both Blooket and Gimkit. They are a little different. You can use Gimkit for quick reviews. You can use Blooket for other fun activities. Having both gives you more choices. When thinking about different learning platforms, it’s helpful to understand What are the main features of Gimkit? to see how it stands out.
Example: You can use Gimkit to quickly review math facts. Then you can use Blooket for a longer game about fractions.
Tool #10: Kahoot! (Similar to Gimkit, but can be used for variety)
Explain: Kahoot! is another popular game for learning. Lots of teachers use it.
How it Works with Gimkit: Kahoot! is a little different from Gimkit. You can use it for quick polls. You can use it to start a lesson. Then you can use Gimkit for a more detailed review. Having both gives you options to keep things interesting.
Example: You can start a lesson with a quick Kahoot! to see what kids already know. Then you can use Gimkit at the end to check if they learned the new stuff.
Conclusion
So there you have it! These are some of the best EdTech tools you can use with Gimkit. They can help you make learning even better for your students. Remember, try different things. See what works best for you and your class.
What are your favorite tools to use with Gimkit? Tell us in the comments below! We would love to hear your ideas. Let’s help each other make learning awesome! And don’t forget to to Join Gimkit and the websites for all these other great EdTech platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first EdTech tool I should try using with Gimkit?
If you already use an LMS like Google Classroom or Canvas, that’s a great place to start. It makes sharing Gimkit games and even getting grades easier.
Can I use Gimkit with any Learning Management System (LMS)?
Gimkit works well with many popular LMS platforms. You can usually share game links easily. Some offer even tighter Gimkit integrations for embedding and grade syncing.
How do I import my Quizlet sets into Gimkit?
It’s pretty simple! When you are creating a new Kit in Gimkit, there’s an option to “Import Questions.” You can choose to import directly from Quizlet by connecting your account.
Are there tools to help me create Gimkit questions more easily?
Yes! Besides Quizlet, you can also create questions in a spreadsheet (like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel) and then import them into Gimkit. This can be faster if you have a lot of questions.
Where can I find more ideas for using Gimkit with other EdTech tools?
Keep an eye on the Gimkit blog and online teacher communities. Teachers often share their favorite ways to combine Gimkit with other EdTech tools for better learning. You can also explore the help sections of the other tools you use for integration tips.
