Debate Timer
Run classroom and practice debates from a clear agenda: choose a format, edit the speaking order, see what is current and next, and keep overtime visible.
Start with a practice format
Choose Classroom Debate, Public Forum Practice, Policy Practice, or Club Motion. Each preset gives you a useful starting speaking order and total round time, while Custom lets you adapt the structure to your own class or club.
Edit the speaking order before Start
Rename stages, change minutes, reorder speeches, add a stage, or remove one. Saving an edited agenda creates a Custom format without replacing the shared stage-sequence engine.
Moderate the round with clear current, next, and overtime cues
The active stage, next stage, and full speaking order stay easy to read. Use Previous, Repeat, Next stage, or +1 min when needed, and switch to fullscreen when the timer needs to be visible across the room.
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FAQ
Which debate formats are included?
Focero includes Classroom Debate, Public Forum Practice, Policy Practice, and Club Motion practice presets, plus a Custom format created from your edited speaking order.
Are the presets official tournament rules?
No. They are practical starting points for classroom and practice use. For a formal competition, check the official rules for your league, event, school, or tournament before the round starts.
Can I edit the speaking order and timing?
Yes. Before Start, you can rename stages, change minutes, reorder them, add a stage, or remove one. The total round time updates from the active sequence.
Can the timer show the current and next speaker stage?
Yes. The active stage and next stage stay visible, while Speaking order shows the rest of the agenda. Fullscreen is available when the timer needs to be read from farther away.
What happens when a speaker goes over time?
Supported speech stages continue into a visible overtime display instead of silently stopping at zero. The moderator advances the round manually.