The Timer tool is available in the Tools section of Perspective Lite. It’s a simple, highly visible countdown that’s perfect for keeping lessons and activities on track, whether you’re transitioning between tasks, timing short bursts of independent work, or managing time-outs.
Accessing the Timer
To open the Timer, hover over Tools and select Timer. The Timer is available to all staff, regardless of permissions.
Setting up your countdown
Choose your time limit using the plus (+) and minus (–) controls next to Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. If you’re in a hurry, you can also select from the preset options shown underneath.
You can then customise the Timer text (for example, “Quiet Reading”, “Tidy Up Time”, or “Group Activity”) before clicking Start when you’re ready.
During the countdown
When the timer reaches zero, an alarm will sound. If needed, you can silence this by selecting Mute Alarm.
For maximum visibility on a display or board, click View Fullscreen to expand the timer.
Pausing or restarting
Once started, you can:
Click Pause to stop the countdown temporarily (this changes to Resume, allowing you to continue from where you left off).
Click Reset to clear the timer and start again from scratch.