Wheel Picker for Teachers
Make classroom participation fair, fun, and stress-free. The Teacher Wheel Picker lets you add your entire class roster, spin the wheel, and call on a student at random — no bias, no arguments. Works perfectly on a smartboard, laptop, or classroom tablet.
Why Teachers Love This Tool
Traditional cold-calling can feel biased to students. A visible, spinning wheel removes all doubt — every spin is provably random, and students can see the process is fair. Teachers report higher engagement when students know they might be picked at any moment. The Wheel Picker for Teachers also doubles as an ice-breaker at the start of term, a game-show-style quiz tool, or a method for assigning group roles.
Key Features
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Full Class Roster
Paste up to 500 student names at once — one per line.
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Remove & Continue
Remove a picked student and spin again until everyone is called.
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Fullscreen Mode
Expand the wheel to fill your smartboard or projector display.
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Save Your Class
Save your roster locally so it's ready for the next lesson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this on a smartboard?
Yes! Click the fullscreen button (⛶) to expand the wheel across your entire smartboard or projector display.
How do I paste a class list?
Paste all student names into the text area, one name per line, then click "Add Names". The wheel updates instantly.
What happens after a student is picked?
You can choose to Remove & Spin (to ensure each student is only picked once), Keep & Spin (allow repeats), or just close and spin again.
Is student data saved to any server?
No. All data stays in your browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to any server, keeping your class list private.
Can I save different class groups?
Yes. Use the "Save Wheel" button to save named configurations. Switch between classes anytime using "My Wheels".
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