PrepPanel: Classroom Manager

An all-in-one classroom manager with a lineup based student picker, smart group generator, timer, and discussion prompter

PrepPanel: Your All-In-One Classroom Engagement Toolkit Tired of juggling popsicle sticks, separate timers, and clunky spreadsheets to manage classroom participation? PrepPanel is a simple, powerful side panel designed to bring predictability, equity, and stress-free engagement to your classroom. PrepPanel integrates all your essential daily tools into one convenient place, helping you save time and reduce student anxiety so you can focus on what matters most: teaching. Key Features: Smart Student Lineup: Our intelligent lineup picker randomly selects students while giving them a gentle "heads-up" by showing who is "Up Next" and "On Deck." This simple feature dramatically reduces the anxiety of being called on unexpectedly and encourages students to be prepared to participate. Advanced Group Generator: Instantly create pairs or groups of any size. Go beyond simple randomization with Group Rules, allowing you to enforce "Always with" or "Never with" pairings. And diversify groups using our "grouping factor". It's perfect for differentiating instruction, managing classroom dynamics, and ensuring collaborative work is productive. Private Participation Tracker & Reports: Discreetly log the quality of student contributions ("Met," "Exceeded," "Struggled") on your private teacher dashboard. This data is saved for each class, and with the click of a button, you can view reports or export all participation data to a CSV file for easy record-keeping. Built-in Timer & Discussion Starters: Keep your activities on track with an always-accessible timer, complete with customizable presets. Need to spark a quick discussion? Use the built-in generator to get a random, proven discussion format (like Think-Pair-Share, Socratic Seminars, etc.) to get students talking. Why You Should Install PrepPanel: Reduce Student Anxiety: The "Up Next" system gives students time to prepare their thoughts, leading to more confident and thoughtful participation. Ensure Equity: The randomized queue ensures every student gets a chance to participate over time, taking the bias out of calling on students. Save Time & Mental Energy: No more switching between apps or browser tabs. Your roster, timer, group maker, and participation log are all in one place. Make Data-Informed Decisions: The private participation tracker gives you valuable insight into student engagement trends over time, helping you tailor your instruction. Install PrepPanel today and make equitable, low-stress, and dynamic participation the new standard in your classroom!