Gimkit has become a super popular tool for teachers. It makes learning feel like a game. Kids love it. Teachers love how it gets students involved. But we always think about how things could be even better. What if Gimkit had some extra cool features? We have been dreaming about some things we would really love to see in future updates. This is our big Gimkit wishlist for future features! If you’re new to Gimkit or want a refresher on its core functionalities, you can check out our post outlining what are the main features of Gimkit.
We are not the only ones thinking about this. Lots of teachers have great ideas. These are our Gimkit feature requests. We think these Improvements for Gimkit would make it even more amazing. We are hoping for some New Gimkit game modes. More Customization options for Gimkit would be awesome, too. These are some of the top Teacher suggestions for Gimkit. We think these Enhancements for Gimkit would be game-changers for classrooms everywhere. What do you think? Share your ideas with us!
More Engaging Game Modes
The games in Gimkit are already fun. But imagine if there were even more ways to play! To see the current range of exciting game modes Gimkit offers, head over to our exploration.
Student-Paced Mode
Sometimes kids learn at different speeds. It would be great to have a student-paced game mode in Gimkit. In this mode, students could take their time. They could really focus on getting the answers right instead of just being fast. This would help everyone feel successful. Research highlights the benefits of student-paced learning for mastery.
Collaborative Story Mode
What if students could work together to build a story? They could answer questions as a team. Their answers could help shape the story as it goes. This teacher collaboration feature in the Gimkit idea would make learning a real adventure.
“Choose Your Own Adventure” Style Mode
Imagine a Gimkit game where the path changes based on your answers. If you get a question right, maybe you go one way. If you get it wrong, you go to another. This would make learning super interactive.
Mini-Game Integrations
It would be so cool if Gimkit had little mini-games built in. These could pop up between rounds of questions. They could be quick and fun ways to keep students engaged. This would be a great student engagement enhancement. The integration of mini-games aligns with key principles of gamification in education.
Enhanced Customization Options
Being able to change things in Gimkit is already great. But more options would be even better! For teachers who enjoy customizing their Gimkit experience further, just like you can create custom game assets with the tools we discussed before, more in-platform options would be fantastic.
Deeper Theme Customization
Right now, we can change the look of our Gimkit games a little bit. But what if we could change it a lot? We could pick our own colors, backgrounds, and even sound effects. This more customization for Gimkit game themes would let us make our games really unique.
Customizable Power-Ups and Abilities
The power-ups in Gimkit add a fun twist. What if teachers could make their own power-ups? Or change how the existing ones work? This would let us tailor the game even more to our lessons.
Custom Avatar Creation
Kids love to make things their own. Imagine if students could design their own little characters to represent them in the game. This would add a personal touch and make it even more fun.
Expanding Question Types
Multiple-choice questions are great. But sometimes we want to ask different kinds of questions. Beyond the standard quiz format, Gimkit already offers engaging ways to check understanding, but more variety would be welcome.
Add Short Answer and Open Response Questions to Gimkit
It would be so helpful to be able to ask and add short answer questions to Gimkit. This would let us see if students understand the concepts. Open-response questions would let them explain their thinking in more detail.
Matching and Ordering Questions
Think about games where you have to match words to their definitions. Or put events in the right order. These kinds of questions would add some variety to our Gimkit games.
Fill-in-the-Blanks
This is a classic question type for a reason. It is a simple way to check if students know specific facts or vocabulary.
Image-Based Questions with Annotations
Imagine being able to ask a question about a specific part of a picture. Students could even draw or add notes to the image to show their answer.
Powerful Data and Analytics
The data Gimkit gives us is already helpful. But more information would be even better for teachers.
More Granular Reporting
It would be amazing to see exactly how students are doing on different types of questions or specific topics. This advanced data analytics for Gimkit would help us know where our students need extra support.
It would save so much time if Gimkit could automatically share grades and data with our learning management systems like Google Classroom or Canvas. This Gimkit integration with a specific LMS like Google Classroom, Canvas, etc, would make our workflow much smoother.
Longitudinal Data Tracking
It would be great to see how our students are improving over time. Being able to track their progress across multiple Gimkit sessions would give us a bigger picture of their learning journey.
Improved Accessibility Features
Making sure all students can use Gimkit is super important. Continuing the theme of creating inclusive learning experiences, we hope to see even more accessibility features. For more on how Gimkit currently supports students with disabilities, you can also check out our post on customizable accommodations.
Built-in Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text
Having these features right in Gimkit would be a huge help for students who have trouble reading or writing. This would improve the accessibility features in EdTech.
Customizable Color Contrast and Font Options
Students with visual impairments or dyslexia might benefit from being able to change the colors and fonts in Gimkit. Giving them more control over how things look would make it easier for them to learn.
Keyboard Navigation Improvements
Making sure students can use all of Gimkit just with their keyboard would make it more accessible for everyone.
Collaboration and Community Features
Connecting with other teachers who use Gimkit would be fantastic.
Shared Kit Libraries
Imagine a place where teachers could easily share the Gimkit games they have created. We could all learn from each other and find great resources.
Co-Editing of Kits
Sometimes it would be helpful to work with another teacher to create a Gimkit game. Being able to edit Kits together would make collaboration much easier.
Teacher Forums or Communities within the Platform
Having a place inside Gimkit where teachers could ask questions, share ideas, and talk about best practices would be amazing. This would build a strong community of Gimkit users.
Enhanced Teacher Tools
Making things easier for teachers is always a good idea! To help streamline your experience with Gimkit, you might find some helpful tips in our post on common mistakes.
Easier Kit Organization and Management
If you have lots of Gimkit games, it can be hard to keep them organized. Better folders, tags, and search tools would be a huge help.
Scheduled Game Sessions
It would be so convenient if we could schedule our Gimkit games to start automatically at a certain time.
More Robust Question Importing Options
Being able to import questions from different types of files more easily would save teachers a lot of time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official Gimkit announcement?
No, this blog post is a collection of features that teachers in the Gimkit community would love to see in future updates. It’s based on common requests and ideas we’ve heard.
How can I submit my own feature requests to Gimkit?
The best way to share your ideas with the Gimkit team is usually through their official support channels or community forums. Keep an eye on the Gimkit website for the best way to provide feedback.
Will Gimkit actually implement these features?
While we hope the Gimkit team considers these suggestions, there’s no guarantee that all or any of these features will be implemented. The development team has its own roadmap and priorities.
Does Gimkit currently offer any student-paced game modes?
Currently, Gimkit offers various game modes, some of which allow for a degree of individual pacing within a set timeframe. However, a fully student-paced mode where progress is entirely individualized is a feature many teachers are hoping for.
Are the comments the best place to share my ideas?
Yes! We encourage you to share your own wishlist items and thoughts in the comments section below. This helps us and other teachers see what the community is hoping for.
Conclusion
We absolutely love using Gimkit in our classrooms. It brings so much fun and engagement to learning. We truly believe that adding some of this teacher feedback for educational tools would make it even better. These interactive learning platform suggestions are based on what we hear from teachers everywhere. We are excited about the future of Gimkit and all the amazing things it can do for our students!
What’s on Your Gimkit Wishlist?
What features are you hoping to see in future updates to Gimkit? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below! Let’s dream big together and help make Gimkit the best it can be for all our students! What is on your Gimkit wishlist future features?
