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Station Rotation
Station Rotation
The Station Rotation model allows students to rotate through stations on a fixed schedule, where at least one of the stations is an online learning station. This model is most common in elementary schools because teachers are already familiar rotating in “centers” or stations. This can also be used at the secondary level to provide teachers and students with the opportunity to differentiate learning, collaborative lessons, etc.
Use Station Rotation When…
You have a varied student group in need of strong differentiation
You have additional adults in the room who can help manage or lead stations (not a requirement, but a bonus!)
Students would benefit from touching the content in different ways
You have multiple standards/concepts that need to be addressed
You are in need of a flexible instructional model
You have students in need of high levels of engagement
The Benefits of Station Rotations
The Benefits of Station Rotations
Stations allow for technology rich instruction
Stations allow for differentiated grouping
Stations can create smaller and safer learning communities within a larger class
Increases engagement by providing an assortment of activities
Makes it possible for teachers to spend more time working directly with individual students to improve learning outcomes and individualize their teaching
Students have more opportunities to ask questions
Small group activities are student centered requiring increased participation by students
Teachers can get a better sense of what students know and understand so they can tailor work to meet each students learning goals
Activities can appeal to different learning styles reaching more students
Station Rotation Resources
Station Rotation Resources
How to Do Station Rotations in an Era of Social Distancing
Station Rotation Directions #1 (Single Use)
Station Rotation Directions #2 (Laminate and Reuse)
Virtual Station Rotation Lesson Design Template
Virtual Station Slide Deck Template
Discussion Self-Evaluation (Student)
Social Studies Station Rotation Ideas
Station Ideas
Station Ideas
Teacher-led small group instruction
Collaborative small group work
Makerspace
computer time with adaptive software
project based learning time
online research
design and create (presentations, infographic, story books, etc.) with web tools
individual work or one-on-one tutoring with the teacher
virtual field trips
role playing and/or performance
play review games on or offline
guided peer practice
small group discussions
review/practice activities
Grouping Considerations
Grouping Considerations
Should students be grouped with like abilities? Mixed abilities?
Can students be grouped by remote/face to face? If so, how will you differentiate within the station?
How will data drive your grouping?
Does every student have to complete each station? Or may stations look different according to the group? (ie- extended stations for high ability groups, reteach stations for others, etc)
What are students' strengths in a group dynamic?
What are students’ interests and passions?
What are students’ grit and individual determination levels?
Station Rotation Videos
Station Rotation Videos
Lab Rotation
Lab Rotation
The Lab Rotation model, like a Station Rotation, allows students to rotate through stations on a fixed schedule. However, in this case, online learning occurs in a dedicated location. This model allows for flexible scheduling arrangements with teachers and other paraprofessionals, and enables schools to make use of existing computer labs.
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