Timer (Countdown)
Use the countdown timer to set time limits for activities:- Set a duration (e.g., 5 minutes for a breakout room discussion)
- The timer is visible to all participants
- An alert sounds when time is up
- Great for timed activities, quizzes, or transition warnings
Stopwatch (Count Up)
Use the stopwatch to track elapsed time:- Start the stopwatch at the beginning of an activity
- Visible to all participants
- Useful for open-ended activities where you want to monitor how long things take
Common Uses
| Scenario | Tool | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout room discussion | Timer | 5–10 minutes |
| Quick poll response time | Timer | 1–2 minutes |
| Presentation practice | Stopwatch | Track duration |
| Quiz or assessment | Timer | Set per question or total |
| Transition warning | Timer | 1–2 minutes before next activity |