In the 21st century classroom, students have the world at their finger tips. Computers, tablets, smart phones and laptops all provide a wealth of information that one could spend a lifetime sifting through. So what happens when a student is given a task, a time limit, and technology? Many students struggle with the concept of time management which is why I want to introduce a very simple, yet effective, online stopwatch teaching tool. What this tool does, is it allows students to monitor how much work they get done in a certain amount of time. This will help them to be accountable for their work habits and also give them the opportunity to decide if a break is necessary or deserved. The site provides numerous different visuals including a bomb, a digital face clock, etc. so students who prefer to have a picture of time instead of numbers counting down can do so.
If computers are not readily available, most personal devices have some form of stopwatch application that could be used as well. Technology provides infinite possibilities when it comes to classroom engagement. The online stopwatch is a very simple, but very effective tool that any teacher could implement in their classroom.
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