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Turn your own notes into questions for a Gimkit-style game

Upload a PDF, slide deck or set of notes and get quiz questions written from that material. Each question comes with an explanation, so a fast review round also teaches the reason behind every answer.

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Why a question set works better than a generic list

Students who enjoy a Gimkit game usually want the same thing from their own material: a fast, competitive review built on the exact content of the unit, not a generic set of trivia. DeckOwl writes that question set from your notes, so the questions match your lecture terms, dates and examples.

Questions are based on the material you upload, not on a generic question bank.
Multiple-choice, true/false and open questions are available in one workflow.
Every question includes an explanation for review after an incorrect answer.
Exports to PDF and DOCX are on the Plus plan, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML are on Pro.

Example questions for game-based review

What is the main benefit of retrieval practice in a quiz game?It strengthens memory by making students recall an answer rather than reread it. Recalling the answer under time pressure is what makes the memory stick.

Why do quiz games give immediate feedback after each answer?Immediate correction stops students from repeating a wrong answer while the mistake is still fresh. Feedback that arrives later is less likely to change what they remember.

What is spaced repetition?It is reviewing material at increasing intervals, so each review comes just before the item would be forgotten. This makes the review time spent on each item more effective.

What is the difference between formative and summative assessment?Formative assessment checks learning during instruction so the teacher can adjust, while summative assessment measures learning at the end of a unit. Game rounds are usually formative because they show gaps while there is still time to fix them.

What does gamification mean in education?It means adding game elements such as points, timed rounds, or levels to a learning activity. The elements are meant to increase engagement, while the content stays the same.

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Questions from your material

DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages, then writes questions based only on what you gave it.

Three question types

Choose multiple-choice, true/false or open-ended questions, depending on whether your review needs quick recall or deeper answers.

Explanations on every item

Each answer includes a short explanation, so students who miss a question in a round learn why the correct answer is right.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the PDF, slides, document or notes you want to review. Photos of printed pages work too.

Pick the question type

Select multiple-choice, true/false or open questions, and set how many you want for the round.

Review, study or export

Check the questions, study them in the browser, or export them if you are on a paid plan.

Each question includes an explanation, which matters more than the score. When a student misses an item, the explanation shows the reasoning behind the correct answer, so the miss becomes a lesson instead of a guess.

DeckOwl creates the questions and study tools. It does not host a live multiplayer game, so you run the round in whatever format your class already uses and bring in the question set you built here.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a Gimkit game review include?

Most reviews work well with 10 to 20 questions per topic, so a round finishes in a few minutes and can be repeated. Start with the topics that will appear on your next quiz and add more as the unit goes on.

What makes a good question for a fast review game?

Each question should test one fact with a single clear answer, such as a term, a date or a cause. Pair every answer with an explanation so students learn why it is correct after they miss it.

Can DeckOwl host a live game for my class?

No, DeckOwl creates the questions and study tools, not a live multiplayer game. You can create the question set here and run the round in the format your class already uses.

Do I need a paid plan to export my questions?

Yes, exports are paid features: the Plus plan includes PDF and DOCX export, and the Pro plan adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.

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