Benefits of using a wheel of names

Updated: January 15, 2026

• Increases engagement through spinning animation and suspense, making routine tasks feel like a game.
• Encourages closer attention because any student may be selected next.
• Supports fairness and equity by reducing teacher bias.
• Helps involve a wider range of students, not just the most vocal.
• Simplifies group formation and classroom job assignments.
• Reduces arguments by making selection visibly random.
• Allows wheels to be saved, reused, and shared, saving planning time.
• Builds trust over time as students perceive the process as fair.