3. Individual Rotation

Definition: A rotation-model implementation in which within a given course or subject (e.g. math), students rotate on an individually customized, fixed schedule among learning modalities, at least one of which is online learning. Teachers set individual student schedules. The Individual Rotation model differs from the other Rotation models because students do not necessarily rotate to each available station or modality.

Benefits:

• Allows each student to work at his or her own pace with a custom playlist.
• Students can use the modality that works best for them for each concept. Some may benefit from learning mostly online, while others will work best with pencil and paper or face-to-face lecturing.
• The fixed scheduling might work better for students who need a more predictable routine and scheduled face-to-face check-ins than the Flex, Self-Blend, or Enriched Virtual models provide.

Challenges:

• Requires a transformation of the teaching role, facilities, and delivery of instruction and content.
• The fixed schedules might be confining to students who could learn faster with a more flexible schedule.

Example: In Damon’s math class, he spends most of his time completing online instruction. He rotates as needed to other groups such as intervention, teacher-led instruction, and group projects.