Class group work
20 minSegments
4
First
2:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute group work timer with instructions, work time, and share-out.
Collaborative activity timer
Free Group Work Timer
Use a group work timer for classroom groups, workshops, breakout discussions, team exercises, lab partners, peer review, and share-out. Keep collaborative work focused and fair.
Built for this job
Groups know how much work time remains without asking the facilitator.
Teachers and workshop hosts can protect share-out time.
Shared classroom displays can be controlled from another device with XTimer rooms.
Current agenda item
Instructions
1/4
2:00
Next
Group work
Total time
20:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Workshop breakout
30 minSegments
4
First
3:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute breakout timer for discussion, notes, and report-back.
Peer review
15 minSegments
3
First
5:00
Total
15:00
A 15-minute peer review timer with read, feedback, and switch.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Give instructions before the main work segment starts.
Protect a short synthesis segment before share-out.
Use the same visible timer for every group when fairness matters.
Use XTimer rooms when the facilitator moves around while the display stays visible.
Frequently asked questions
What is a group work timer?
A group work timer helps classes, teams, workshops, and breakout groups manage instructions, work time, synthesis, and share-out.
Can I use this for breakout groups?
Yes. The workshop breakout preset is designed for prompt, breakout work, synthesis, and return time.
Should every group see the same timer?
Yes when groups need equal time. Use a shared display or XTimer room so everyone follows the same countdown.