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💬 Discussion Timer
Build a custom discussion timer in minutes. Set the phases, durations, and alerts — your AI tool will build a pacing display that guides students through Socratic seminars, debates, and structured discussions.
① Set up your timer
② Copy your prompt
③ Get your discussion timer
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Copy to AI
Form-based prompt
"Fill in your timer setup — AI handles the rest."
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✏️ Fill in as much or as little as you like — you don't need to complete every section.
💡 Sections turn green as you fill them in.
📋 Click Copy to AI when you're ready to paste into your AI tool.
Basic Setup
Timer Display
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Calm
Bright
High Contrast
Subject-Themed
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Clean/Modern
Playful
Academic/Serif
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Large timer
Split screen
Dashboard
Compact bar
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Progress bar
Step circles
Simple text only
Phases
Name each phase and set its duration and transition time
Enter the total number of discussion phases (including breaks if needed)
Timer Behavior
How the timer runs through your phases
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Yes (automatic)
No (manual)
Discussion Setup
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Discussion question field
Class reminders area
Instruction text fields
Prompt chips (norms, rules)
Daily goal setting
Teacher Controls
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Start / Pause
Reset
Skip phase
Add +1 minute
Mute/Unmute
Volume slider
Fullscreen
Timer restart
Save/Load
Dark mode toggle
Visual & Sounds
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Choose a sound for phase transitions, or select "No Sound" for silent operation
Simple beep
Chime
Ding
Gong
School bell
Soft tone
No sound
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Select visual indicators for phase transitions and warnings
Color change at final minute
Flashing border
Text warning ("1 minute remaining")
Display Format
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Laptop
Smartboard
Tablet
Mobile
Additional Notes
Create your Discussion Timer with AI
Fill in the form to build your AI prompt for a complete discussion timer.
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Protect student privacy. Use initials (EJ, LS), IDs (S001, S002), or numbers (Student 1, Student 2) instead of full names. Or pick "Editable Name Fields" mode so the AI builds the system with empty boxes you can fill in privately on your computer.
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You don't have to fill everything out — Fill in as much or as little as you like. Set the phases, durations, and alerts. The more detail you add, the more polished your timer.
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Your work is saved automatically. Come back anytime and pick up where you left off — your settings carry over so you can build similar discussion timers fast.
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Copy your prompt to any AI tool. Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot — they'll create a ready-to-use discussion timer that works on smartboards, laptops, and tablets. No student data needed.
Your Prompt
Builds as you fill in the form
Fill in the timer settings to see your prompt preview here.
Your AI prompt is ready!
Copy your prompt and paste it into your AI tool
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Copy to AI
Use your own AI tool
Copy your prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, or Claude. They'll create a ready-to-use discussion timer. No student data needed.