Add your names - this could be your entire class, names of groups/teams, or even individuals you want to encourage to participate.
Share your screen with the class - this could be in person or remotely.
Use the tool to focus the class, select a learner at random. This tool is quick to use - so you can load it, paste names, and use within a few seconds. Might be ideal if you need to introduce a new activity or change the direction
of your current lesson.
As a name gets selected, make use of the 'keep' or 'remove' options to fit your needs - it might be that you use the tool for your entire lesson, and help select a learner for each activity.
The most effective use of this tool is to encourage and stimulate active learning. Focusing and engaging the entire class to see who get selected as you move into your next activity.
Examples
Science: "Added all class names into the hat and then used it to select who would predict the outcome of the experiment".
Physical Education: "The hat was projected onto the wall, and used it to select a random team name to demonstrate the required skill".
Global Perspectives: "Eight students were going to share their research. Each name added to the hat. Each time someone finished, they used the hat to see who was next".