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Random Name Picker
Enter your names, then spin the wheel to choose one at random.
Ways to use a name picker in class
- Cold calling without bias. Every student has the same chance of being asked, so the same few hands don't carry the discussion.
- Choosing helpers. Line leader, paper passer, and tech helper get picked fairly and visibly.
- Presentation order. Spin to decide who goes next and remove names as you go.
- Prizes and raffles. Add a name once for each ticket earned.
Pair it with a short 30 second timer for think time before you spin, or use therandom group generator to split the whole class at once. For classroom-culture tips, see calling on students fairly.
Name picker FAQ
How do I pick a random name?
Type or paste your names into the box, one per line, then click the wheel or press "Spin". The wheel stops on one name chosen at random.
How do I make a spinning wheel?
Replace the sample names with your own list, one entry per line, and the wheel redraws itself instantly. Entries can be names, numbers, prizes, questions, or anything else you want to choose from.
Can I use the wheel to make a decision?
Yes. Type your options instead of names — for example "Yes" and "No", or a list of restaurants — and spin. Every option has the same chance of being picked.
Can I make sure every student gets a turn?
Yes. Check "Remove name after it is picked" and each student can only be chosen once. Press "Restore all names" to start over.
Is the picker really random?
Yes. Each spin uses your browser's cryptographic random number generator, and every name on the wheel has exactly the same chance.
Are my class lists stored anywhere?
Names are saved only in your own browser so they are still there next time. They are never sent to our servers.
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