{"id":13299,"date":"2024-08-23T14:38:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/?p=13299"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:43:38","slug":"how-the-tim-timer-improves-student-and-teacher-experience-in-the-virtual-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/blog\/how-the-tim-timer-improves-student-and-teacher-experience-in-the-virtual-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How the TIM Timer Improves Student and Teacher Experience in the Virtual Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital classrooms have reshaped the teaching and learning process in many aspects. However, one element remains permanent: exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a screen instead of pen and paper, students have to prove their knowledge, and it\u2019s still stressful for some of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post explains how to support students and teachers in this experience with the TIM Timer Tool and other practical solutions suitable for Google Classroom and any e-learning space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A Quick Glance at the Reality of Hybrid Education<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology entered the classroom a while ago, and there is no way to get it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1188651\/chromebook-shipments-vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 million new Chromebooks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were shipped in the third quarter of 2023 alone. School admins commonly appreciate them as great personal devices for students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students, born as digital natives, can\u2019t imagine a world without the internet, and teachers adapt at their own pace to the evolving online reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/leoacademytrustmarketing\/docs\/pedtech_report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023 report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from English primary schools shows the benefits of blended learning. Introducing digital methods improved classroom efficiency by 23% and raised student attendance rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hybrid education, which combines online and in-person learning, increases student engagement during class and gives flexibility to both students and teachers. New technologies open up many opportunities for in-class interactions and personalization of learning paths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, excessive screen time, all online information at their fingertips, idealized images on social media, and study overload can overwhelm children. When exam time comes, they struggle to plan their study and, as a result, suffer from too much stress and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can students cope with this challenge better? Read on for some tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"maGnPJVecD\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/blog\/20-useful-tips-for-supporting-student-mental-health-in-google-classroom-and-beyond\/\">20 Practical Tips for Supporting Student Mental Health in Google Classroom and Beyond<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;20 Practical Tips for Supporting Student Mental Health in Google Classroom and Beyond&#8221; &#8212; GAT for Education\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/blog\/20-useful-tips-for-supporting-student-mental-health-in-google-classroom-and-beyond\/embed\/#?secret=b38QIUnEM7#?secret=maGnPJVecD\" data-secret=\"maGnPJVecD\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>How to Do Better in Online Exams?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m sure you remember at least one exam at school or university that made you sweat. We wouldn&#8217;t want to relive that moment ever again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, exam time stresses out many students, too. While taking tests on electronic devices became a standard in many schools, we created a cheat sheet on how to prepare better for exams in the digital environment:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Study healthy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it works in traditional exam preparation, studying regularly across the semester is better than during the last few nights before the exam. Reading notes is just not enough to learn efficiently. Remaking them, practicing new knowledge, and explaining it to others will yield much better results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the most important \u2014 getting plenty of sleep before the exam will help much more than cramming the entire night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Reduce tech issues<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the online exam occurs at home or elsewhere besides the school, it\u2019s crucial to test the internet connection and e-learning platform beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing is more stressful than a broken connection during an exam. Introducing a new software for the exam other than the one usually used in the classroom can cause additional stress for the student (and the teacher, too).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Keep calm &amp; do this exam<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just saying it wouldn\u2019t probably help much, but using relaxation techniques would. When an exam is about to start, students can ease their anxiety by themselves with breathing or small yoga exercises. It also helps to achieve the following during the exam:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Keep focused on the task<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the fast-paced digital world, students are used to constant stimuli. Keeping their minds focused on one task at a time can be challenging. To avoid distractions during online exams in Google Classroom, school admins or teachers can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/tech-tips\/how-to-lock-student-screens-for-exams-with-teacher-assist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lock student screens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/tech-tips\/block-site-using-site-access-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">block specific websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring a peaceful and quiet environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Think strategically<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students make this big mistake and regret it later. They stop at the first difficult question and keep thinking about it instead of returning to it at the end. This way, they waste a lot of time and don\u2019t have enough time left to answer easy questions. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/college\/comments\/r626vq\/exam_taking_tips_take_em_or_leave_em\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers recommend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reviewing the whole exam first and prioritizing questions from easiest to hardest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, time management is vital to strategically taking the exam. We\u2019ll discuss this further below. Stay with us!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. Take screen time breaks<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to say, harder to practice. But if an exam lasts longer than one hour, the eyes desperately need this break. It will benefit the student when they return to answering test questions with a clearer mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, it\u2019s literally a matter of time during the exam. When managing exam time wisely, students will find a moment to take their eyes off the screen without harming exam performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Learning Timetable, a Key to Exam Success<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned earlier, time is critical. Students must learn to allocate enough time to study in advance and optimize their effort for each exam part.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s reveal the secret of time management for success in the exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udd39\u00a0<\/b>Before the Exam<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students often fail their exams even if they have been scheduled a long time earlier. They prefer last-minute, ineffective study time to steady learning progress. This approach can\u2019t be successful as they haven\u2019t spent enough study hours to understand the material and have only superficially memorized it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-planned, realistic study timetable is crucial. It\u2019s more of a marathon than a sprint. Students must set goals, specify study hours, and schedule regular breaks. At this stage, prioritizing challenging topics is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udd39\u00a0<\/b>During the Exam<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the exam starts, it\u2019s too late to learn anything else. Now, it\u2019s time to allocate the student\u2019s learning resources strategically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides prioritizing the questions from least to most challenging, it\u2019s worth reading the instructions carefully, as a lack of attention leads to incorrect or incomplete answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must balance answering questions at their own pace while moving forward within the time frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Elevating Exam Time Management<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine a free-of-charge, floating timer tailored to your classroom and exam needs. It shows the remaining time slots for each exam part and assigns them to teachers (speakers).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This extension works for all video conference platforms: Google Meet, Zoom, Skype, Teams, Webex, and more. Teachers can customize it easily, and students must only log in using a Google domain account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it even exist? You may ask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is yes. It\u2019s called<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timeismon.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the TIM Timer tool.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you start using this in your classroom, your students will love it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13303\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TIM-screen-699x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TIM-screen-699x1024.png 699w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TIM-screen-205x300.png 205w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TIM-screen-768x1125.png 768w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TIM-screen.png 868w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Enhance the Teaching Experience with the TIM Timer Tool<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIM, designed by GAT Labs, can assist students with time management during exams, but that\u2019s not its only use case. It also helps teachers to manage the virtual classroom better and make the most of classes daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this extension, educators can:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\u25ab\ufe0f Monitor students\u2019 presentation time<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TIM Timer tool schedules their speaking slots and encourages effective time management during speeches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u25ab\ufe0f <\/b>Manage teaching time<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The app helps teachers allocate time for teaching important topics and divide them into blocks. It works particularly when the teacher has little time and excess material to cover in class.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u25ab\ufe0f <\/b>Remind students when the time is up<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During exams, the tool automatically shows how much time remains until the next part of the exam, i.e., \u201cConclusions\u201d during essay writing. It sets clear limits for students, helping them manage their time effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u25ab\ufe0f <\/b>Teach students self-discipline<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIM allows students to take responsibility for completing their tasks on time, encouraging independence in the learning process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u25ab\ufe0f <\/b>Save teachers&#8217; time<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The automated time management tool allows teachers to focus on more essential tasks, such as grading assignments or preparing classes, instead of watching the clock during exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"TIM Overview\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fNC52e5hgU8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timeismon.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-TIM-1.png\" alt=\"The TIM Timer improves student and teacher experience in the virtual classroom\" width=\"1230\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-TIM-1.png 1230w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-TIM-1-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-TIM-1-1024x385.png 1024w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-TIM-1-768x289.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1230px) 100vw, 1230px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, students increasingly lack focused attention, efficient learning, and time management skills. That\u2019s why achieving satisfactory exam results can be challenging in the virtual classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing customized timers like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timeismon.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIM timer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly increase their performance during exams and in the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to further improve your classroom management?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/gat-suite-for-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GAT Suite for Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers teachers and admins a wide range of features to optimize classroom experience, increase student security, and audit the school domain. Ensure effective learning and protect student data with the all-in-one solution for Google Workspace for Education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/schedule-a-live-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/try-gat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">request a 15-day trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explore it more deeply.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post explains how to support students and teachers in this experience with the TIM Timer Tool and other practical solutions suitable for Google Classroom and any e-learning 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