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PickerWheel

Principal function(s): Quiz/exercise makersWhole classTeacherYou Supply

PickerWheel is an online tool for creating and customising spinning wheels for random selection. Users input different options or choices into the wheel, and then they can spin it to let chance decide the outcome. The choices can be not just words, but also images, numbers or phrases. It also has a shuffle function. PickerWheel is free and does not require having an account for use. Other similar options are Wheel of Names, or Hey Spinner. Evaluation: PickerWheel is a straightforward and valuable tool for educators to use in the classroom. It can help make decisions, such as randomly selecting students to assess or topics for an oral test. PickerWheel can be engaging since it adds thrill to the classroom dynamic. It can be used in physical classroom or online settings.

Cost: Free.

Website: https://pickerwheel.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Individual work

Skills

Content

  • You supply

Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Straightforward, easy to use.

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

High.

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

English.

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

High. PickerWheel does not ask for any personal data, but collects cookies with user content. User data is used for operational purposes and stored only until necessary for that. It has security measures in place, including the use of SSL encryption. It does not willingly collect information from anyone under 13 years of age. It acknowledges users’ rights to access, rectify, delete, and object to processing. PickerWheel complies with GDPR. See more here.

Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

No.

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

Compatibility/ Operating System

Other technical requirements