[TEMPLATE] Station Rotation Model Workbook

A Note from Becky

Welcome! I hope this workshop inspires and helps you to implement blended learning in your classroom. This workbook is yours - add in notes, images, pages, etc. to make it what you need.

We are going to be sharing ideas in the library and in our Group Reflection Journal - I firmly believe that we can learn so much from the teacher down the hall (or across the district). Your comfort is important to me - let me know if you don't want your workbook shared!

I'm always happy to help - even when the workshop is done!

Becky Young
ryoung1@psd202.org
Learning Specialist at ASMS
Lead Instructional Tech Coach for D202

1) To deepen our understanding of the station rotation model, while working towards the following standards:

"Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences." (ISTE Educator Learner Standard 2.1, Indicator 2.1.c)

"Teachers work to deepen content and pedagogical knowledge and exchange new learning with colleagues." (Danielson Framework for Teaching, Domain 4: Principled Teaching, Indicator 4e: Growing and developing professionally)

2) To create a lesson that uses the station rotation model, while working towards the following standards:

"Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning." (ISTE Educator Designer Standard 2.5, Indicator 2.5.c)

"Technological and digital resources support personalized instruction, equitable learning, engagement, exploration, connection, and student development." (Danielson Framework for Teaching, Domain 1: Planning and Preparation, Indicator 1d: Using resources effectively)

Learning Goals

[Type your intention(s) here]

Intention Setting

"Intentions are guiding principles that can help us, as individuals, connect our present actions to our personal values. They focus on who we are and who we could be in this moment" (Edutopia, 2019). Intentions differ from our learning goals as those are very clear targets that we are all working towards.

Your task: please set your intention for this workshop by writing them below. If you are comfortable, please share your intention with a peer nearby.

Here are several sample intentions if you need ideas:
"I want to be fully engaged today."
"I want to get out of my comfort zone."
"I want to learn from my peers."
"I want to share my ideas."

Your task: Watch up to 2:09 of this video from McGraw Hill with Catlin Tucker explaining the station rotation model.

Engage

Your task: Select one or more of the following articles to read. Add a takeaway below and if you feel comfortable, share your takeaway in our Group Reflection Journal (open another tab and find the journal in the library)!

Articles:
“3 Secrets to Successful Station Rotations”

“The Station Rotation Model: Prioritize Differentiation, Student Agency & 4Cs of 21st-Century Learning”

“3 Ways the Station Rotation Model Personalizes Learning”

[Type your takeaway here]

Explore

What is the Station Rotation Model?

Students rotate through learning stations with at least one station using online learning. This model is very similar to centers used in primary schools.

What are the benefits of the Station Rotation Model?

✔ Creates smaller learning communities within the classroom
✔ Student-centered
✔ Students control pace

✔ Varied tasks and activities allow students to engage in different ways
✔ Physical rotation increases engagement
✔ Incorporates different learning modalities

✔ Teachers can work individually with students
✔ Small group instruction in teacher-led station
✔ Can tailor support and feedback to student needs

Station Rotation Basics and Benefits

Station Ideas

Teacher-Led Station

✔ Differentiated instruction

✔ Reteaching prior to retake

✔ Extensions to material

✔ Targeted instruction (based on data)

✔ Hands-On or Visual Model Activities

✔ Real-time Feedback

Offline Station(s)

✔ Project-based activities

✔ Small group discussions

✔ Active reading

✔ Individual writing

✔ Manipulatives

Online Station(s)

✔ Adaptive software (e.g., Khan Academy, iReady)

✔ Creation using Google Slides, Book Creator, etc. (w/student collaboration)

✔ Virtual field trips or scavenger hunt

✔ In-class flip

✔ Online research

Your task: Create a lesson using this Google Slides template to create your own Station Rotation lesson (click “Use Template”).

As you are working, consider these questions:

✔ What is the learning goal for the lesson?

✔ How long will students spend at each station?

✔ Will this lesson last 1 day (or class period) or will it stretch over 2-3 days?

✔ How many stations will you need (the template uses 3 stations, but you can have as many as you wish)?

✔ How will you assess the students’ progress towards the learning goal?

Catlin Tucker’s blog “Need Inspiration Designing Station Rotation Lessons for your Math, English, History, or Science Class?” includes many ideas.

Lesson Creation