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Presentation Timer for Classrooms and Lectures

Student presentations, thesis defenses, and lecture segments all benefit from visible time limits. Showpacer gives instructors a simple controller and puts a clear countdown on the classroom projector or a side monitor — fair, consistent, and impossible to argue with.

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How showpacer helps

  • Set time limits per presenter

    Create timers for each student or lecture segment. Start the next one with one click.

  • Display on the classroom screen

    Open the viewer on the projector or a side monitor so everyone sees the same remaining time.

  • Color cues for wrap-up

    Green, yellow, and red states give presenters a clear signal before time expires.

  • No app installs on school devices

    Runs in the browser on lab computers, Chromebooks, and classroom PCs without IT approval for new software.

Education — Live display

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Features built for education

Browser-based — works on school devices
Color-coded countdown states
Drag-and-drop presenter order
Free to use for classrooms

Frequently asked questions

Can students see the timer on the projector?

Yes. Open the viewer link on the classroom display. Many instructors show the countdown publicly so time limits feel fair to everyone.

Can I reuse the same room for multiple classes?

Create a room per class session or update the timer list between periods. Rooms save your timer settings until you change them.

Does it work for thesis defenses and conferences?

Absolutely. Use separate timers for the presentation, Q&A, and committee discussion segments.

More use cases

Conferences

Run keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions on time with a shared rundown and live nudge controls.

Churches

Keep worship segments and sermons on schedule with a discreet fullscreen countdown display.

Webinars

Help hosts and panelists stay on time during live webinars and hybrid virtual events.

Broadcast

Keep talent segments and live segments on clock with a browser-based broadcast countdown.

Corporate

Run town halls, all-hands, and leadership events on a tight, professional schedule.

Start timing for free

Create a room, set your timers, and share the viewer link. No credit card required.

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