Kids Stay Focused on Task With Classroom Timer

App of the Day picks are selected from the top edtech tools reviewed by Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly.

Title: Silent Light - Classroom Timer and Decibel Meter
Summary: Useful tool helps students keep noise levels down and stay on task

Pros: You can set noise levels to fit different tasks, choose how many points to award students, and choose at what intervals to award points.
Cons: Incentives are not built into the app
Bottom Line: Silent Light offers tools and incentives to help students stay on task and keep their voices at an appropriate level.

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By Common Sense Education