Managing classroom activities and transitions efficiently is essential for maintaining a smooth learning environment. ClassDojo's Toolkit includes a handy Timer feature that helps you keep track of time for various classroom tasks, from group activities to silent reading sessions. Using the Timer is simple and can help you ensure that your classroom runs on schedule. Follow these steps to learn how to use the Timer found in the ClassDojo Toolkit and keep your classroom activities on track!
From the Web
- Open your class
- Click on the "Timer" button along the bottom of the screen
- Click on either Stopwatch or Countdown tabs along the top of the timer
- Click on the timer numbers. The box will highlight in blue, and you can use your keyboard to enter the desired amount of time or use your keyboard arrows to move the time up or down
- Click on "Start" to begin
💡 Tip: If you'd like to move the Timer, you can use your computer's mouse or touchscreen to drag and drop it into the desired position.
From the App
- Open your class using the iOS app
- Swipe the toolbar at the top of the screen and tap “More"
- Tap on "Timer"
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Select the desired time or create a custom time.
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If you created a custom time, tap "Start"
💡 Tip: Please note that the app only allows you to use the Countdown function, and the stopwatch function is only available on the web.