🏫 Classroom Name Picker
A simple way to pick a student in class. Add your class list, spin the wheel, and call on students at random. Keeps everyone on their toes and looks great on a classroom projector.
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How to use the Classroom Name Picker
- Add your options in the box on the right, or use the pre-filled defaults for this wheel.
- Click the Spin the Wheel button, or tap directly on the wheel.
- Watch the wheel spin and land on a random result.
- Accept the result, or click Remove and Continue to eliminate that option and spin again.
Common uses
- Pick a student to answer a question
- Select students for presentations
- Choose volunteers for activities
- Assign classroom roles fairly
- Make partner and group work selection fair
- Keep participation even across the whole class
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on a classroom projector?
Yes — the wheel is designed to look clear on a large screen. Use your browser full-screen mode for the best result.
Can I remove a student after they have been picked?
Yes — click Remove and Continue so everyone gets a turn before any repeats.
Is this better than picking names from a hat?
Yes — it is transparent, takes no setup, works on any device, and students can watch the result happen live.
How the wheel works
How does the wheel choose a winner?
The wheel randomly selects a result before the animation starts. It then calculates the exact final rotation needed for that result to land under the pointer. This means the displayed winner always matches where the wheel visually stops — every single time.
Is every option equally likely to win?
Yes. Every option on the wheel has an equal chance of being selected. The wheel uses your browser's built-in random number generator with no weighting or bias. The only way to change the odds is to manually add duplicate entries.
Can results be manipulated?
The selection is made inside your own browser using its built-in random number generator, and the wheel then animates to that already-chosen result, so the winner shown is the segment it lands on. No server is involved in choosing the result. Adding the same entry more than once increases that entry’s chance — that is the one thing that changes the odds.
Why does the wheel spin before showing the result?
The spin animation makes the result feel more exciting. But the winner is already decided before the wheel starts moving. The animation reveals what was already chosen — the visual result always matches the actual result.