Ready-made list
Cold-call students fairly from a roster
Cold-calling works when every learner believes they might be next—and that the process is fair. A visible random pick beats pointing at the same eager hands.
Replace these sample names with your class list, then pick one student at a time. Optional wheel keeps the reveal playful without playing favorites.
20 items · Ctrl/⌘+Enter to run
Results
Run Pick (or spin the wheel) to draw from your list.
Try a scenario
Runs in your browser. Share links encode your list in the URL—only send them to people you trust.
Sample first names (replace with your roster)
Twenty common first names for demos. Delete them and paste your real roster—one name per line—before you teach.
- 1. Alex
- 2. Jordan
- 3. Sam
- 4. Taylor
- 5. Casey
- 6. Morgan
- 7. Riley
- 8. Quinn
- 9. Avery
- 10. Jamie
- 11. Cameron
- 12. Reese
- 13. Skyler
- 14. Parker
- 15. Drew
- 16. Emerson
- 17. Finley
- 18. Harper
- 19. Kai
- 20. Rowan
Fair cold-call habits
Tell students the rule before you click: one draw, think time, then answer. Randomness is for selection, not for humiliation.
Enable “No repeats” or the session draw pool so recently called students rest while others get turns.
Privacy on shared devices
On a classroom computer, leave “Remember list on this page” off—or clear the list after class—so the next teacher does not see your roster.
Share links encode the list in the URL. Do not post them to public chats if names are sensitive.
How to use this list
- 1
Paste your roster
Replace the sample names with real first names or initials your class uses.
- 2
Pick one
Keep How many = 1. Optional: turn on Spin wheel for a live reveal.
- 3
Continue the pool
Use session pool so each student is called before names reset.
Tips for this scenario
- Prefer first names only if that matches your classroom norms.
- For pairs work afterward, switch to Pairs mode on the same list.
- Seeds can reproduce a draw for admin review; leave seed off for everyday class.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an equity tool or a gotcha tool?
It is for equitable turn-taking. Give wait time and allow pass-with-return so anxiety stays low.
Can I remove a student who is absent?
Yes—delete their line, or use Remove from the list after a mistaken pick.
Does this connect to my gradebook?
No. Paste a list you already have; nothing syncs to school systems.