Substitute Teacher Name Picker
Substitute Teacher Name Picker helps a visiting teacher choose students for appropriate questions, reading turns, and classroom activities from a roster prepared by the regular teacher.
Use the substitute teacher picker
Prepare the list for a visiting teacher
The regular teacher should provide an updated roster and note any names that must not be displayed publicly. Remove absent students before the activity and include instructions about accommodations, preferred names, and when students may pass.
Clear roster
Use the names or identifiers students normally recognize.
Simple routine
Explain when to spin and whether selected names are removed.
Student support
Keep professional judgment and classroom accommodations in place.
Education resource: UNESCO education resources.
FAQs
Can the roster be changed during class?
Yes. Add or remove a line at any time and the wheel updates immediately.
Should private student information be entered?
No. Use only the minimum name or classroom identifier needed for the activity.
Can repeat turns be prevented?
Yes. Enable removal or use the no-repeat wheel.