A Tool Educators & Presenters Will LOVE

“Wheel of Names” - https://wheelofnames.com/ - is a random selector tool that was designed for choosing winners/names. 

However, educators can use “Wheel of Names” for so much more! E.g. “Different Writing prompts / Projects /Presentations / Podcasts #Vidcasts etc.”

Users of “Wheel of Names” are able to type text but the entire text won’t show up on the wheel piece. However, when users spin the wheel the entire text pops up once a piece has been selected.

"One of the nice things about this tool is that users can click Remove to eliminate that selected piece from the spinner if they want to spin again."

NOTE: This tool can be used without signing into an account. However, if educators wish to use their spinners over and over again or want to create one ahead of time, they can login with their Google account and their lists can be accessed and edited any time under the Open List Tab.

There are several different ways users can share their spinners with others to use. 
1. Share>Get Shareable Link. 
2. Enter someone's email address by clicking Share>Email List. 
3. They can also be embedded into blogs/websites.

Enhancing the wheel…
Under the Customise tab users can choose to add an image in the centre of the wheel 

Other customisations include Changing…
• the section colours, 
• spin time, 
• sound and 
• the message that pops up once a name/category has been selected.

This “Wheel of Names” web-tool works beautifully on Chromebooks, laptops/computers and has been optimised to run well on most mobile phones and tablets.

Other Features…

Importing from Google Forms:

If users are delivering a presentation and want to choose a winner for completing a survey, create the survey in Google Forms. 

It’s essential to include a question that asks for the attendee's name or email address. 

• Once information has been collected, 
• click on Summary to create the spreadsheet of responses. 
• Then on your “Wheel of Names” spinner (make sure you are signed in), select Import>Link Google Spreadsheet. 
• Choose your spreadsheet, select which tab and column you would like to pull from and then all of the information you need will be sent to your digital spinner!

There are many more really cool features that you can read about in the FAQ section of the website at https://wheelofnames.com/faq.html 
Update!

I’ve just discovered that users now have the ability to add images to the different spokes of the wheel!

If you give “Wheel of Names” a try or have already used “Wheel of Names”, do share your feedback, positive and/or negative, in the comments.

Thank you

P.S. To make it easier for you to locate posts that are appropriate, take a look at my two Live Binders at…
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2. https://www.livebinders.com/b/2510566 (for this year’s posts)

P.S.S. Disclaimer: I don't have any relationship (financial or in exchange for services) with any of the items that I post.

"I post about items that I either like using myself or have found them to be very helpful and/or I feel that educators and/or Learners will find they can enhance their current practice by trying them out."