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The Ultimate Classroom Wheel of Names
The fast, fair, and fun random student picker designed for teachers. Pick volunteers, group students, and boost engagement on your Smartboard in seconds. No accounts required.
⚡ 10 Class Rosters
Manage up to 10 different periods or subjects. Switch between class lists instantly with one click.
🛡️ Student Privacy First
Names never leave your device. Fully local, secure, and compliant with school privacy policies.
📁 Google Sheets Ready
Copy and paste names directly from Excel, CSV, or Google Sheets to build your wheel in seconds.
✨ Smartboard Optimized
Large buttons, full-screen mode, and touch-friendly design perfect for interactive classroom displays.
📝 Built-in Chalkboard
Automatically track recent picks on the chalkboard so every student gets a fair turn. Wipe it clean anytime!
🎨 Custom Media & Odds
Add your school mascot to the center, upload images for sectors, and adjust selection odds for perfect fairness.
Ready in 3 Simple Steps
Add Your Students
Type names into the notebook or paste your entire class roster directly from your spreadsheet.
Spin & Engage
Tap the wheel or hit Ctrl+Enter. Enjoy fun animations and sound effects that kids love!
Track on Chalkboard
Recent winners automatically log on the chalkboard to ensure fair participation. Wipe it clean anytime.
Why Teachers Love Our Spinner Wheel
🙋 Fair Cold-Calling
Keep students on their toes. Pick random names for answering questions without any teacher bias.
🧹 Classroom Jobs
Quickly assign daily roles: line leader, paper passer, or board wiper with a fun visual spin.
🎲 Icebreakers & Games
Load the wheel with vocabulary words, math equations, or brain break activities to energize the room.
🏆 Friday Raffles
Make reward time exciting! Spin for stickers, extra recess, or good behavior prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
🛡️ Is student data safe on the Classroom Choice Wheel?
Absolutely. Our random name picker runs entirely in your web browser. Student rosters are saved in your local storage. We do not track, collect, or upload names to any external servers, making it 100% safe for schools and compliant with FERPA and COPPA.
📋 How do I import a list of names from Excel or Google Sheets?
It's incredibly fast. Highlight the column of names in your spreadsheet, copy it, and paste (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V) directly into the notebook entries list on our site. You can also use the Open menu to upload .csv or .txt files.
🖥️ Can I use this spinner wheel on a Smartboard?
Yes! The interface is highly optimized for interactive displays. Whether you are using a Smartboard, Promethean board, iPad, Chromebook, or a standard projector, the buttons and drag-and-drop features respond perfectly to touch.
⚡ Can I save different wheels for different class periods?
Yes, we provide 10 Quick Slots located in the side panels. You can dedicate Slot 1 to your morning homeroom, Slot 2 for 1st Period Math, and so on. Just click a slot to instantly load that specific class list without typing it again.