Imagine walking into your classroom and finding that your students have already written the day’s review quiz. Not only that, but they are excited to play it. That is the promise of KitCollab, one of Gimkit’s most innovative features. Instead of spending hours crafting every question yourself, KitCollab allows you to open the door for students, other teachers, or even entire classrooms to submit questions directly to your Kit .
This guide explains everything you need to know about KitCollab—how it works, why it transforms student engagement, and step‑by‑step instructions for setting up your first collaborative Kit.
What Is KitCollab?
KitCollab is a collaborative question‑building tool built into Gimkit. Teachers generate a special link or QR code. When students click that link, they can write and submit their own multiple‑choice or text‑input questions for the teacher to review . Once you approve a question, it is instantly added to your live Kit .
The feature works in two modes:
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Real‑time collaboration: Students submit questions during class while you approve or reject them on the spot. The Kit grows as you watch.
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Asynchronous collaboration: You share the link as homework or over several days. Students submit questions whenever they have time, and you review them before the next game .
KitCollab links are persistent. The same link works until you manually deactivate it, so you can keep the submission window open for days or weeks .
Why Use KitCollab? The Benefits
Turning question‑writing over to students might sound risky. In practice, it is one of the most powerful engagement strategies available.
1. Deeper Learning Through Question Writing
Writing a good question forces students to think like a teacher. They must identify the most important information, craft a clear prompt, and come up with plausible wrong answers . This process requires a level of understanding that simply answering questions does not. When students write questions, they learn the material twice—once to understand it and again to frame it for someone else.
2. Instant Ownership and Buy‑In
A student who submits a question that appears in a live game feels invested. That is their work on the screen. Their name may even appear next to the question. This ownership translates directly into engagement. Students play harder when they helped build the game .
3. Endless Question Variety
No matter how creative you are, your students will think of angles you missed. They will write questions about details you assumed were unimportant or frame concepts in ways that make sense to their peers. KitCollab brings that variety into your Kit without extra work on your part.
4. Formative Assessment Before the Game Even Starts
The questions students submit reveal what they think is important and what they misunderstand. A flood of questions about the same easy topic might tell you that students are nervous about it. A question with a completely wrong correct answer reveals a misconception you can address before playing.
How KitCollab Works: Step by Step
Setting up KitCollab takes less than two minutes. Here is the complete process.
For Teachers: Setting Up the Collaboration
Step 1: Create a New Kit or Open an Existing One
From your dashboard, either create a brand new Kit or open one you have already built. KitCollab works with both .
Step 2: Enable KitCollab
Look for the KitCollab option. On most screens, it appears as a button labeled “Collaborate with KitCollab” or an option in the Kit settings menu. Click it. Then toggle the setting to “Enable KitCollab” .
Step 3: Share the Link or QR Code
Once enabled, the platform generates a unique link and a QR code. Copy the link and paste it into your learning management system, email it to students, or display the QR code on your classroom screen. Students do not need Gimkit accounts to submit questions. They just need the link .
Step 4: Set Restrictions (Optional)
You can limit submissions to students in your class roster or keep it open to anyone with the link. You can also require students to enter their names so you know who submitted each question .
Step 5: Review and Approve Questions
As submissions arrive, they appear in your KitCollab dashboard. Each question shows the student’s name, the question text, and the answer choices. You have two options:
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Add to Kit: Approve the question. It is immediately added to your live Kit.
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Reject: Send the question back. The student receives feedback and can edit and resubmit .
You can also edit a question slightly before approving it—fixing a typo or clarifying wording without rejecting the whole submission.
For Students: Submitting a Question
Students do not need accounts or special software. They simply:
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Click the link or scan the QR code provided by the teacher.
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Enter their name (if required).
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Click “Contribute New Question.”
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Type their question, correct answer, and incorrect answers.
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Click “Add” to submit .
After submission, students can see their pending questions and even edit or delete them before the teacher reviews them . This allows for self‑correction if a student realizes they made a mistake.
Beyond the Classroom: KitCollab with Other Teachers and Global Classrooms
KitCollab is not only for students. You can share the link with other teachers in your school, your professional learning network, or even a partner classroom across the country .
Cross‑classroom collaboration: Two teachers covering the same unit can combine their question banks. Each teacher shares the KitCollab link with their students. All submissions go into one shared Kit. The result is a larger, more diverse question set than either teacher could create alone.
Global collaboration: Imagine a Spanish class in the United States collaborating with a French class in Canada. One class submits questions about Spanish vocabulary. The other submits questions about French vocabulary. The final Kit becomes a multilingual study resource that both classes use .
Tips for Successful KitCollab
Set Clear Expectations
Before turning students loose, explain what makes a good question. Show examples. Tell students that vague questions or obviously wrong wrong answers will be rejected. Give them a target number of questions per student to avoid overwhelming the review queue.
Review Frequently
Do not let submissions pile up. Check the KitCollab dashboard daily. Approve good questions quickly so students see their work validated. Reject poor questions with a note explaining why. Students learn to write better questions when they receive feedback.
Use Student Names
When a student-submitted question appears in a live game, consider acknowledging it. “Great question, Maria!” This positive reinforcement encourages more submissions and makes the feature self‑sustaining.
Combine with Homework Mode
After building a Kit with KitCollab, assign it as homework. Students practice on questions written by their peers. The familiarity of seeing their own and their classmates’ work reduces anxiety and increases effort.
Common Questions About KitCollab
Can students add images or equations? No. Student submissions are limited to text only. This keeps the submission process simple and fast. If you need images or complex equations, you can add them yourself when approving questions .
How many questions can students submit? There is no set limit. You control the final Kit by approving only the best submissions.
Can students see each other’s questions before approval? No. Each student submits independently. The teacher controls the review process, so poor or duplicate questions never reach the live Kit.
Do students need paid accounts? No. KitCollab is available to free and Pro accounts. However, Pro accounts may have additional features like larger submission queues or more advanced filtering .
The Bottom Line
KitCollab transforms Gimkit from a tool you create into a tool you build with your students. The shift is powerful. When students write the questions, they take ownership of the review process. They think more deeply about the content. And they walk into game day already invested in the outcome. Whether you use it for a single unit or as a year‑long class project, KitCollab turns quiz creation into a learning activity itself—one that pays dividends when the game finally begins.
