Free Random Student Picker

Settings

List of names

Animation

Display Settings

Sound Settings

Selection Options

Selection History

The Random Student Picker helps you select students for classroom activities or assign them numbers (for group work or to define order in some activity).

You can choose a spinning wheel animation or quick selection mode without animation. If necessary, the tool can keep track of who's been picked, which can help you ensure everyone gets a turn over time.

Everything works right in your browser, no need to install anything.

How to Use this Random Name Picker

Getting Started

  • Enter names. Add names to the list in the text area, one name per line. Use Shuffle Names button to randomize order of names in the pool.
  • Pick animation style:
    • Wheel with names. An engaging spinning wheel with all names.
    • No animation. Use this for quick picks.
  • Choose your selection settings:
    • 1-Click Selection of All Names. Check this option to automatically get all names in random order with just one click. It is available only if "No animation" option has been selected above.
    • Add number to each selected name. Uncheck this option if you don't want adding numbers to names in selection results.
    • Remove picked names from pool. Disable this feature if you want to keep all the names in the name pool even after they already have been selected in the current session.

Additional Features

  • Display Features:
    • fullscreen mode for class visibility;
    • customizable background color;
    • selection highlighting effects.
  • History Management:
    • track all selections with timestamps;
    • view complete selection history;
    • use a full-text search field at the top of the Selection History section to quickly select results for specific names or specific dates (hours);
    • option to save or clear history.

Pro Tips

  • use the history feature to monitor participation patterns;
  • consider clearing history at the start of new units;
  • use number assignment for quick group formation;
  • toggle sound effects based on classroom environment;
  • save commonly used name lists in text documents on your device for quick reuse.