SNSneyon Tools

PowerPoint classroom helper

Random Name Picker for PowerPoint Lessons

Run your lesson slides in PowerPoint and keep a browser tab open for fair student selection.

Open the picker

Use it with lesson slides

This page is for teachers who search for a PowerPoint random name picker but prefer a quick web tool. Paste your names once, then switch between your slides and the picker during class.

You can keep the picker open in a browser tab while presenting PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, or an interactive whiteboard lesson.

Best fit

  • Review games and quiz slides.
  • Cold-call style questions with no-repeat mode.
  • Group discussion prompts.
  • Interactive whiteboard classroom displays.

How to run it during a lesson

  1. Prepare your PowerPoint lesson as normal.
  2. Open the Sneyon picker in a browser tab before class starts.
  3. Paste your student list and keep the tab ready.
  4. Switch to the picker whenever you need a fair random name.

Slide quizzes

Pick who answers each quiz slide without editing your deck.

Whiteboards

Display the picker full-screen when students need to see the result.

Review games

Use pick history to avoid repeating the same players too quickly.

FAQ

Is this a PowerPoint add-in?

No. It is a web tool you can use alongside PowerPoint.

Can I embed it in a slide?

The simplest workflow is to open it in a browser tab and switch to it during class.

Does it work with Google Slides?

Yes. It works in the browser, so it can sit beside any slide tool.

A reliable presentation workflow

Open the picker in a browser tab before presenting, paste the participant list, and test one spin. Keep the picker tab beside your slide deck so you can switch to it without embedding scripts or downloading an add-in. After a selection, return to the relevant question or activity slide.

This browser-tab approach also works with Google Slides, Keynote, and most interactive displays. It avoids presentation security restrictions and ensures the working wheel, no-repeat setting, and history remain available.

Plan the activity before class

Add a slide explaining how selection works, whether participants may pass, and when names return to the wheel. For team games, enter team labels rather than individual names. During longer lessons, reset between activities so the history from one task does not affect another.