Station Rotation

The Station Rotation model allows students to rotate through stations on a fixed schedule, where at least one of the stations has an online learning component. This model complements the workshop model already in place at most elementary schools. This video will provide you with a brief introduction.

Since each classroom at FEES is equipped with at least three student laptops, the station rotation model is a feasible means of incorporating blended instruction in your practice. Your school SBTS is more than happy to come and help facilitate an online station. Although this teacher is working with high school students, the pedagogy behind her station rotation design is easily transferable to an elementary setting.

The beauty of the station rotation model is that it aligns neatly with the workshop model you already implement in your classroom. Recently, I facilitated a station rotation model in Mrs. Sheldon's first grade class during math workshop. Students authored, narrated, and illustrated story problems in Wixie, while others received direct instruction/remediation, and others practiced math skills.