Following a request via email from a teacher in the USA, I’ve added a new resource to the library.

This selector allows teachers to input up to 32 names and will make a random selection at the push of a button.

To add a little tension, the selector will choose five names – then four – then three… until only one name remains.

It’s another simple Interactive White Board tool and hopefully one which will be of use to teachers.

As ever, feedback is appreciated. Our site receives many thousands of visitors from all around the world and yet very few people contact us with their ideas. It is easy to get in touch – simply use the contact form on this site.

I hope this resource is useful, David.

I have created a new resource in response to the following comment from Antoinette on the ‘New Selector’ page:

“Do you have a Selector that could sort a group of names into 3 or 4 groups instantly?
I use a number of your resources, great job!
Thanks”

Hopefully the new resource will complete this task.

As ever, all feedback is appreciated – David.

What does the resource do?

This spinner will randomly select from one of four options.

How does it work?

On the opening screen, type the words that you would like to appear in each section.

When you are ready, press ‘Next’ and your spinner will be generated.

This spinner is completely random.

How can I use it?

One idea would be to use this spinner to randomly select pupils or groups for a particular activity.

What does the resource do?

This spinner will randomly select from eight categories of your choice.

How does it work?

Type your eight labels into the opening screen and then press ‘Next’. Your spinner board will be automatically created and is ready for you to use.

This spinner is completely random. Unlike some of the other spinners, segments will not be removed when selected.

How can I use it?

This resource will hopefully be helpful whenever you need make a random selection. If you find a particularly effective use for the resource, please inspire others by sharing your idea in the comment section of this resource.

What does the resource do?

This spinner is numbered from 1 to 8.

The spinner is completely random. However, once a number has been selected, it is removed from the board.

When all numbers have been selected, the board is reset.

How does it work?

Press the ‘Spin’ button to start the spinner and select a number.

How can I use it?

This spinner could be used to randomly decide the order in which groups present to the class.

What does the resource do?

This spinner is numbered from 1 to 16.

The spinner is completely random. However, once a number has been selected, it is removed from the board.

When all numbers have been selected, the board is reset.

How does it work?

Press ‘Spin’ to start the spinner and select a number.