What is Random Student Picker?
Cold-calling is fairer when a computer does it. The Random Student Picker chooses a student at random, never repeats until everyone has had a turn, and shows the name huge in fullscreen so the class sees it was random. No more "you always pick the front row".
Save the class list on the classroom device once and it is there every lesson. Pair with the Countdown Timer for answer time limits and the Team Generator for group work.
Game setup
How to play Random Student Picker
- Paste your list — names, tasks, options — one per line.
- Press PICK. A fast shuffle animation runs through the entries and stops on the winner.
- Choose whether picked entries are removed so nobody is chosen twice, or kept for repeat picks.
- Share or copy the result, or open fullscreen for the big screen.
How many players?
Random Student Picker works with 5+ players and a typical round takes about 10 sec. Recommended age: All ages.
Best occasions
Tips
- Turn on "No repeats" for classrooms or raffles so everyone gets one turn.
- Use Pick Several to choose multiple winners in one go.
- Your list is saved on this device so it is ready next time.
Random Student Picker FAQ
Does it track who has been picked?
Yes — picked students are greyed out until the round resets, so participation stays fair.
Can I keep several classes?
Currently one list is saved per device. Paste a different list to switch classes — it takes two seconds.
Does Random Student Picker avoid repeats?
When "No repeats" is on, each entry is picked at most once until the list is exhausted, then it resets.
Can I pick more than one?
Yes — set how many to pick and all are chosen at once, without duplicates.
Is my list stored anywhere?
Only on your device, in your browser's local storage. Nothing is uploaded.