/exam-timer

A simple timer on top of a Google Doc (or other site)

Primary LanguageHTML

Exam Timer

https://exam-timer.com

Puts a timer on top of a Google Doc. That's all. 😄

Shamelessly stolen from, most recently, @CS61C. However, this is the product of many TAs.

Directions

  • Go to exam-timer.com
  • Put in a Google Doc URL and a time
  • Share the URL with your team

Tips

  • It's easiest if the Doc is public, but it doesn't need to be.
  • Keep the doc in the "edit" mode so it receives updates
  • The time is draggable.

Code & Features

  • Two very simple html files, index, and timer/index.
  • All functionality is controlled via query parameters.
  • We only support modern browsers. let is aswesome, and var is very passé.

Nice to Haves (Maybe?)

  • A bigger timer option
  • Optionally Hide seconds on time
  • A refresh button?
    • This could let you use a doc in "viewing" mode.
    • Maintain the timer state by dynamically calcuating RTT
      • This is stupid, but sounds fun.
    • Smarter way to maintain state: Store start time in local storage.