Over the weekend I came across this website that I thought I would pass along. It’s called a Random Name Generator, (http://www.superteachertools.com/instantclassroom/random-name-generator.php) but it actually does a lot more. Teachers can create an account, put in their class lists, and use the website to:
1) Randomly call on a student: This is like having popsicle sticks or some other random method of calling on students, only techy. And it works great with a SmartBoard.
2) Create random groups: The site takes your class lists and randomly groups them together. You tell it the number you would like to have per group.
3) Seating Chart: Let’s face it, JMC (our current SMS) is pretty ugly. I have seats in pods now, and JMC just doesn’t work for me like that. It isn’t the greatest, but it does let me move the desks around the way I want. You can print them – - and even add photos so that you could print a photo seating chart for a sub. Simple and not flashy, but do-able.
There is definately a great deal to learn about this issue.
I love all the points you’ve made.
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