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The Cold Call Wheel is a powerful classroom tool designed to randomly choose who answers next. Instead of relying on raised hands or repeatedly calling on the same students, this wheel creates a fair and structured way to encourage participation. With one spin, you instantly select a student in a transparent and unbiased manner.
Cold calling can be an effective teaching strategy when done respectfully and consistently. By using a random wheel, you remove the perception of favoritism and ensure that every student has an equal chance of being selected. The visual spinning motion adds anticipation and keeps students attentive, since anyone could be chosen at any time.
The Cold Call Wheel is ideal for asking review questions, checking understanding, starting discussions, or selecting someone to summarize a lesson. It supports active engagement while helping teachers maintain fairness and classroom balance. Students quickly understand that participation is evenly distributed over time.
This tool works seamlessly in both in-person and virtual classrooms. Simply enter your student names, spin once, and let the wheel decide who answers next. By combining structure with randomness, the Cold Call Wheel keeps your lessons interactive, fair, and focused.