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The problem with Kagan is it provides a host of classroom engagement utilities that great in combination like team and student selector or team builder with one of the timers (another app).
But none of the KAGAN apps support split screen on iOS or iPadOS. Can’t even get to the top bar without quitting the apps.
This failure chases teachers back to their laptops or Macs on the desk instead of being untethered and mobile, one step away from any group of students.
FIX IT
But none of the KAGAN apps support split screen on iOS or iPadOS. Can’t even get to the top bar without quitting the apps.
This failure chases teachers back to their laptops or Macs on the desk instead of being untethered and mobile, one step away from any group of students.
FIX IT
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Useful for Kagan activities but very poor resolution
For the price that is being charged the resolution of the images is very poor. There are 6 useful timers however and turn timer in particular is very useful.
Like the timers... Wish it did more
I'm a huge Kagan fan. I like the timers this app has, although they are basic, there are a variety including an interval timer which another reviewer said it didn't. I guess what I don't like is that when your screen goes to sleep so does the app... This could be fixed, but you would have to change your phone or iPad settings to keep your screen on longer. I would have liked to see more too for the money... With the software Timer Tools, which I also have, there are so many more options. Maybe an update is warranted?
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Timer stops when iPhone sleeps
One thing a timer should do is be reliable. My Alarm that is part of the iPhone works great even if the phone sleeps to save battery. I love Kagan, but if the timer isn't accurate what is the point?
Not practical
I'm extremely disappointed with the way this app doesn't run in the background. Keeping my phone awake in order for the app to work it's ridiculous! Kagan really needs to fix this problem.
Not what I was hoping for!
I attended a Kagan training and the presenter used the Kagan timers and I was thrilled to see in their catalog a timer for the iPad and iPhone. Please do not buy if this is the case, you'll be disappointed. The screen is blurry, not the crisp clear screen you see in the photos. The timer did not have the one I was really hoping for either, the one where the timer goes off after each student's turn, up to five students. Bummer! I had high hopes, but this has fallen very short!
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Poorly Made- not worth the $2.99
First, I never take time to write reviews. I feel I have better things to do with my time. I am writing in hopes that Kagan will fix this app, or you will not waste your or you school district's money.
The app has the right basic elements for a timer for a teacher, but it lacks so many common app features, it is unlikely to be used. That is why you should not buy this app.
Everyone is right to complain about the blurry graphics. This is the first thing that should be fixed.
Next, it didn't run for me in the background. This is a deal breaker for me. Who doesn't multitask with their device?
And finally, (I could come up with more, but I have papers to grade) being able to have a few different sounds is important. I believe the sound should match the activity, not work against it. Harsh sounds stop work. Sometimes that is what I want my students to hear and do. Gentle sounds are more transitional, sending the message that "we will keep working but on the next task"he
Kagan, this app earns a "D" in my grade book for value. I expected an "A" for the price. The real price should be no more than a dollar. I would appreciate a fix or a refund.
The app has the right basic elements for a timer for a teacher, but it lacks so many common app features, it is unlikely to be used. That is why you should not buy this app.
Everyone is right to complain about the blurry graphics. This is the first thing that should be fixed.
Next, it didn't run for me in the background. This is a deal breaker for me. Who doesn't multitask with their device?
And finally, (I could come up with more, but I have papers to grade) being able to have a few different sounds is important. I believe the sound should match the activity, not work against it. Harsh sounds stop work. Sometimes that is what I want my students to hear and do. Gentle sounds are more transitional, sending the message that "we will keep working but on the next task"he
Kagan, this app earns a "D" in my grade book for value. I expected an "A" for the price. The real price should be no more than a dollar. I would appreciate a fix or a refund.
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Another Educator Rip-Off
Absolutely horrible app design and lack of ANY updates for modern Apple devices (wrong screen dimensions, no app rotation, very VERY blurry graphics, horrible layout, no sound choice options at all, and the list goes on) completely ruin what should have been a simple and very useful tool for teachers. Kagan fix this or stop selling it. It's giving you a bad name!
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Graphics
I am hopeful that the next update will be an improvement to the graphics. The graphics on your CD are clear and you have additional sounds to choose from too. I wish this was true for the app!
Awful Graphics!
Wow, I should've taken the reviews more seriously - awful quality graphics! Very blurry.
Perfect but...
Different timers are the perfect amount and all i can think i need in the classroom. For 2.99 however, i was hoping i could change sounds or have other little bonuses. Plus, the quality is very blurry. It will work, and i like having the timers with quick-set buttons.
Fix orientation
Please fix theories tattoo so it goes to landscape . Thank you
Does not work right
The turn timer does not show the correct time when you enter the seconds. The when you go to start the timer, it counts down in random fashion showing the wrong numbers but offering the correct amount of time. This app definitely needs some bug fixes!!
Room for improvement
My number one complaint is that it only shows in portrait orientation. It wastes tons of screen, and it is really difficult for me to stand my iPad up vertically. Most cases stand up horizontally requiring the orientation to rotate to landscape. It doesn't do that.
New update - boooo
I loved this app until the iOS 7 turned it into a whit screen. I even reinstalled it and we are still not working.
Has potential, please update!
I love everything Kagan does. I use their cooperative learning structures. The app, however, needs some help. It would be so helpful if it ran in the background. Also, it needs to be updated to work with iOS7. Nothing appears on my screen and I've already tried deleting and reinstalling. Please help! This app could be so great!
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Needs to be updated
This app no longer works with ios7. Please update soon as it is a great tool when it works.
Not working
Only a white screen now and I use it all the time in class. Please fix ASAP!!!
White screen
I downloaded the app but when I open it all I see is a white screen, does anyone have this same problem? I've tried deleting it and adding it again and restarting my iPad but the app still comes up white. Not sure what to do...
Not keeping up
Timer does not work with new iOS 7.
