Kime-Toku
Benefits for Teachers
Ensure Fairness
- Eliminate "teacher's pet" accusations
- Completely random selection removes bias
- Give quieter students equal opportunities to participate
Save Time
- No more scanning the roster wondering who to call
- Group formation completed in seconds
- Focus your energy on actual teaching
Engage Students
- "Who's next?" creates anticipation and focus
- Visual animations make participation fun
- Students stay attentive knowing they might be called
Classroom Use Cases
Reading Aloud & Presentations
Choose who reads the next paragraph or presents first. The roulette animation builds excitement and keeps everyone ready.
Roulette demo with 5 sample students. Open Roulette →
Group Work & Team Formation
Create random groups for projects, lab partners, or discussion circles. Shuffle Card lets you form fresh combinations every time.
Cards flip, shuffle, and reveal. Open Shuffle Cards →
Assigning Classroom Jobs
Fairly assign monitor duties, cleanup tasks, or special roles. Garapon mode lets you draw one student at a time for each responsibility.
A capsule pops out each time you start. Open Garapon →
Presentation Order
Determine who presents when using Ranking mode. Reveal from last to first - the final presenter gets maximum attention!
Reveals from last place up to 1st. Open Ranking →
How to Use (3 Steps)
Enter Student Names
Type student names in the text area, one name per line. You can copy and paste from a roster. Names are automatically saved in your browser for future use.
Choose a Mode
Select the mode that fits your need. Roulette and Slot work great for calling on students. Shuffle Card and Garapon are perfect for group formation.
Press Start!
Click the Start button. Project it on your classroom screen or smartboard so everyone can see the result together.
Recommended Settings for Classrooms
| Setting | Recommended | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Green Screen | OFF | Not needed for classroom use |
| Performance | OFF (or ON for fun) | Quiet mode for regular use; ON for special occasions |
| Text Color | Black (ON) | Better visibility in bright classrooms |
Projector Tip: Use "Open in New Window" for a clean, control-free display perfect for projectors and smartboards.
Why KimeToku?
FAQ
Is student data safe?
Yes! Names are stored only in your browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to any server. Other users cannot access your data.
Do I need internet?
You need internet to load the page initially, but once loaded, it works offline too.
Can I save multiple class rosters?
Currently, one roster is saved per browser. For multiple classes, save rosters in a text file and paste them as needed.