Random Name Picker

How to use it

1. Paste your students’ names, one per line (or use the example list).
2. Press Pick a name or the space bar.
3. Keep “Don't repeat names” on to call everyone once before starting over.
4. Save one list per class with New list; it is remembered in this browser.

Ways teachers use a random student picker

• Cold calling that feels fair: students see the pick isn’t you choosing.
• Choosing who presents first, who hands out materials, or who leads the line.
• Exit tickets: pick three students to share their answer before the bell.
• Names never leave your computer: read how Classroom Tools Hub handles student privacy.
• Need teams instead? The same lists work in the random group generator.

Frequently asked questions

How do I stop the same student being picked twice?

Keep “Don't repeat names” ticked. Each picked name moves to the Already picked list until everyone has had a turn. Press Start over to put every name back.

Are my class lists saved?

Yes, in this browser. Your lists are still there the next time you open Classroom Tools Hub on the same computer. Make one list per class or period with New list.

Where are student names stored?

Only in your browser’s local storage. Classroom Tools Hub has no accounts and no server that receives names, so nothing leaves your device.

Can I use the name picker on an interactive whiteboard?

Yes. Open it in the board’s browser, press Full screen and tap Pick a name. The buttons are large enough for a finger or a pen.

Is this like a spinning name wheel?

Same idea, faster: press Pick a name and one student comes up big on the board, with no repeats until everyone has had a turn.

Is the pick really random?

Each pick uses your browser’s cryptographic random number generator, so every remaining name has the same chance.

More free classroom tools

• Visual Classroom Timer
• Random Group Generator
• Classroom Noise Meter