Random Student Generator for Google Classroom

Select a random student from your Google Classroom at the click of a button - keeping students engaged in learning.
What is Random Student Generator for Google Classroom?
Random Student Generator for Google Classroom is an extension helping educators maintain student engagement. Easy to use, it randomizes student selection for a fair learning environment. Its evolving, beta functionality includes adjustable duration for student popups, and a fun feature— students without photos are displayed as robots! The extension doesn’t work on new blank tabs or chrome webstore pages, but future development plans include loading another student from the same class, custom buttons, screen time adjustments, and integration with Google Sheets.

Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 3.20 (10)
Version: 0.0.19 (Last updated: 2018-04-20)
Creation date: 2018-04-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • identity
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
Size: 1.17M

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Using your classes that are set up in Google Classroom, you can quickly select a random student using this extension. Whether it be for answering questions in the classroom, prize draws or a tool to ensure that all learners are engaged, it couldn't be simpler. Student images can be disabled if your class is shy and student will be displayed as robots!

This is currently BETA and it is improving all the time. If you experience any bugs, please let us know as soon as possible and we will get them fixed.

Recently Added Features:

  • Teachers can set the duration of the random student popup on the settings tab
  • Students without a photo are now shown as robots!

Known Issues:

  • Does not work on a new blank tab, or on the chrome webstore pages

Upcoming Features:

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use tool for randomly selecting students
  • Automatically updates based on students in Google Classroom
  • Saves time by eliminating manual updates
Cons
  • App is marked as unsafe by Google
  • Requires verification from Google to function properly
  • Not working on certain devices like Samsung Chromebooks
  • Lacks the ability to separate students into groups
  • Needs more features for ease of use (e.g., quick re-selection of students)
Most mentioned
  • App is unsafe or blocked by Google
  • Sign-in is temporarily disabled due to unverified status
  • Request for improved functionality in managing classes and groups
Recent reviews
it says that the app is unsafe
by d. printesei, 2021-08-10

it says its trying to access private information when i sign in so google blocked this app googles had a new security update so you should update it to work
by Andrew, 2021-01-05

Not working on my Samsung Chromebook. Have several Google Classrooms and it does not list any for me to choose.
by James, 2020-08-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Random Student Generator for Google Classroom requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Random Student Generator for Google Classroom has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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