Peer instruction cycle
12 minSegments
6
First
2:00
Total
12:00
A 12-minute peer instruction timer with think time, first vote, peer discussion, revote, explanation, and reflection.
Think, vote, discuss, revote, and explain
Free Peer Instruction Timer
Use a peer instruction timer for individual thinking, first votes, partner discussion, revotes, instructor explanation, and reflection. Create an XTimer room when instructors and students need a shared active-learning countdown.
Built for this job
Instructors can keep peer instruction cycles moving without losing discussion time.
Students know when to think alone, discuss, revote, and listen.
XTimer rooms support shared peer instruction timers across lecture hall screens and instructor devices.
Current agenda item
Think
1/6
2:00
Next
First vote
Total time
12:00
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.
Think-pair-share
6 minSegments
3
First
2:00
Total
6:00
A 6-minute timer for quick think, pair, and share rounds.
Peer discussion
4 minTotal
4 min
A 4-minute timer for peer discussion before revote.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Keep first-vote and revote windows short so discussion time stays protected.
Show the timer during peer discussion to create urgency without rushing thinking time.
Use explanation time to close the loop after the revote.
Use an XTimer room when the instructor controls timing and a projector shows the active phase.
Frequently asked questions
What is a peer instruction timer?
A peer instruction timer structures think time, first votes, peer discussion, revotes, instructor explanation, and reflection.
Can this be used for think-pair-share?
Yes. Use the think-pair-share preset or edit the cycle to match your classroom activity.
Can students see the peer instruction timer?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when instructors and students need the same visible active-learning countdown.