Visible Timer

[dsoleil]

Many times, I use PowerPoint for classroom presentations and wrokshop
activities. I would like to be able to design a slide with a visible timer
on it. For example, you give a group 10 minutes to discuss a topic or answer
some questions in small groups. It would be great if people could see how
much time they have left on a countdown timer on the slide.

 

[Charles Maxson]

Check out http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00081.htm

 

[Charlie Crino]

I tried the PPT Tools but still can't figure out how to add a visible 10
minute countdown timer on slides for vocabulary learning in the classroom.
How can I do that?

Charlie Crino

 

[Charlie Crino]

I found the clocks. The issue is still the same though. How to run a PPT
presentation and have a clock counting down by seconds to zero. Having the
clocks is great but the real issue is not solved.

Charlie

 

[Charlie Crino]

The timers are not able to be PART of the presentation itself. I am trying to
find one that will either work as an add-in with PPT or at least stay on top.
Where is the website of the easy one you mentioned?

Charlie

 

[Charlie Crino]

OK I FOUND SOMETHING. There is exactly what we have been looking for. A
programable Count down timer. It costs $19.99 as a download from
http://www.contactplus.com/

Charlie

 

[Ute Simon]

And a free 30-day trial so you can test it out. Looks quite useful.


Can it be inserted into a PowerPoint slide? As far as I can judge from the
website, it's a standalone solution.

Kind regards,
Ute

 

[Charlie Crino]

It doesn't have to be inserted because it has an "always on top" feature,
which means that it appears on top on whatever is on the screen, be it a
Powerpoint slide, a web site or anything at all. It is extremely easy to
understand, use or store in the system tray until ready for use.

Charlie