Simple Timer to Get Things Done

I am a big fan of using timers in the classroom to keep students on track and motivated. I use a timer to get class started and take us through our set-up routine and will also use one so that we don’t get bogged down working on one particular problem for too long. I will also use one for small group work in order to keep groups on task and accountable for producing the desired product by the deadline.
Focus Booster Live is both a web application and a desktop application that runs in Adobe Air. It offers a variable countdown followed by a variable period of rest. You could easily make this a warning bell and a final deadline. Very simple program but allow me to save you a few moments of frustration… Click the little “i” in the upper right corner to change the options. I looked for a way to do this for quite a while assuming that little “i” was for help! Give it a whirl and let me know what you think or what you use to help keep track of time in your classroom.