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April 27, 2024

Open for a fun alternative to the traditional station rotation!

Filed under: virtual school — Michael K. Barbour @ 7:07 pm
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An item related to one of Horn and Staker’s blended learning models.

💡 The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

No, students do not need to attend every station in a station rotation!

Our students have different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. The “must-do vs. may-do” station rotation is a fun variation of this blended learning model that honors that reality by combining the strategic collection and use of data with student agency for a more personalized and student-centered approach.

Learn more about this variation, when you should use it, and grab my free resource, now on my blog!

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BONUS Video: Must-Do vs. May-Do

video preview👆🏻 Watch to see how I use this alternative to the traditional station rotation.

In this variation, teachers use formative assessment data to identify one to two “must do” stations for each student. They then facilitate a different teacher-led station for each rotation. Then, students can choose one to two “may do” stations. It’s great for preparing students for an end-of-unit assessment or reinforcing key concepts and skills.

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