Random Student Picker
Paste your class roster, tap once to pick a student
A random student picker is the calmest way to call on the class. No hands up, no favourites, no guessing who's been quiet — the tool picks, and everyone accepts the result. Paste your roster once, tap once per question, and the "don't pick twice" option makes sure every student gets a turn before anyone gets asked again.
How teachers use it
- Cold calling — ask a question, let the tool pick who answers
- Reading aloud — pick who reads the next paragraph
- Presentations — decide presentation order fairly
- Starter activities — pick a student to recap yesterday's lesson
- Behaviour-neutral calling — removes the perception that you're targeting specific students
Projector tips
The picked name is rendered in large text so it reads from the back of the room. For an even bigger display, press F11 to go full-screen. Names entered in the roster are never sent anywhere — the whole tool runs in your browser.
Want a visual wheel?
For a spinning animated version that kids love, use the Wheel of Names. It supports the same name-list input with a proper wheel animation. Also try the no-repeat name picker, the Team Picker for group work, or the List Shuffler to shuffle a roster in one go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my class list saved anywhere?
No. The names live only in this browser tab. Close the tab and they're gone — nothing is sent to a server, and no account is required.
What happens when every student has been picked?
If "Don't pick the same student twice" is ticked, the tool announces the list is complete and lets you tap Reset list to start again from the full roster.
Can I use this for a whole-school assembly?
Yes — there's no limit on the roster length, and the picker runs instantly even on a list of several hundred names.