On time
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Everyone gets a timed turn to speak about a topic — choose the group size and grouping while playing.
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Step-by-step instructions
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Steps
- Split the class into small groups (default 4, adjustable 2–6).
- Show a question or topic. In turn, one member stands and speaks within the time.
- A timer keeps each person's speaking time; go around until everyone has spoken.
- Move on to the next question/topic and repeat.
- Close with a short reflection.
Settings
- Questions / topics — required. One per line. You can't start without at least one.
- Group size — optional, 2–6 (default 4).
- Grouping — optional: how groups are formed.
- Speaking time per participant — optional, default 30 s.
Tip: generate topics with AI
Out of ideas? Ask Microsoft Copilot: “Give me 6 discussion topics about [topic] for students aged [age], one per line.” Paste the lines into the Questions / topics field.
Tips for the facilitator
Concise, clear speaking within a time limit
Equal speaking time, no dominance or silence
Check understanding or practise speaking skills
Quick exchange of ideas in the group
Prepared questions or topics — enter them into the system, one per line.
Speaking time per participant — configure this in the settings (default 30 seconds).
Groups of 4 participants — decide in advance who is A, B, C and D. Print and hand out the letter cards — available to download on our platform. With a card in hand, participants won't get confused about the order.
More time: for more complex topics that require a longer answer.
With preparation: give participants a minute to think before starting.
Random order: not A→B→C→D, but random — adds an element of unpredictability.
Second round: after the first round — a new topic, or the same question from a different perspective.
Any subject: «Tell us what you know about...» — quick comprehension check.
Languages: oral retelling of a text or description of an image within the time limit.
History: each participant talks about one event, person or consequence.
Training and teams: everyone shares their experience or opinion on the topic.
The structure is based on the principle of equal time from cooperative learning. Develops skills in concise speaking and trains the group in attentive listening.
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