How to Use the Classroom Timer Widget

Step-by-Step Setup

1. 1 Click the Timer icon in the bottom toolbar to add it to your board.
2. 2 Click on the numbers display to change the duration in minutes and seconds.
3. 3 Choose from pre-set intervals (1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minutes) for fast configuration.
4. 4 Click the settings gear to pick alert sounds or set repeat mode for station rotations.
5. 5 Click Start. Double-click the widget header to expand it to full-screen.

Pro Strategies for Classroom Success

• Magic 2 Minutes Use a strict 2-minute timer for activity transitions to train students to pack up quickly.
• Silent Start Begin class with a 3-minute silent reading timer to settle the room and take attendance.
• Beat the Clock Turn routine cleaning tasks into games by challenging the class to finish before the buzzer.