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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 could be used with any instructional model, but most closely relates to Independent Study and Indirect Instruction. It could also be used in conjunction with Direct Instruction. The instructional model will really depend on the types of tasks students complete at various stations.

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Station Rotation allows teachers to personalize instruction at a much higher degree than the traditional classroom. What qualifies Station Rotation as a blended model is when at least one station involves student-led online learning. By definition, the model allows students to rotate through stations on a fixed schedule, typically established by the teacher.

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Benefits:

Develop relationships with students

Use data to drive instruction based on student needs

Can be modified to fit the needs of teachers and students

Drawbacks:

Takes time to set up

Requires training students on expectations

Requires good classroom management

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Data is constantly tracked during the Station Rotation model. A pretest can help place students in appropriate groups and at appropriate stations. While learning is occurring, teachers must monitor whether students are understanding, and redirect learning as needed. A post test will show whether students have mastered the skill, or if more work is needed.

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Station Rotation fits well with the second principle of UDL, offering multiple means of engagement. It encourages educators to provide varied opportunities for interaction, collaboration, and motivation. UDL promotes using interactive tools, diverse activities, and fostering a supportive learning community to keep learners engaged and motivated.

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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 computer lab. This model allows for flexible scheduling arrangements with teachers and other paraprofessionals, and enables schools to make use of existing computer labs. It utilizes both a Direct and Indirect approach to teaching.

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The Individual Rotation model allows students to rotate through stations, but on individual schedules set by a teacher or software algorithm. Unlike other rotation models, students do not necessarily rotate to every station; they rotate only to the activities scheduled on their playlists. Since each student only rotates to the activities they need, this model works well with Independent Study.

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The Lab Rotation integrates teacher-facilitated online learning in a lab setting with face-to-face instruction and other offline learning modalities in the classroom.

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Unlike other rotation models, students do not necessarily rotate to every station; they rotate only to the activities scheduled on their playlists. It may look like the Station Rotation model, but the difference is in the student’s experience. Each student’s learning agenda is tailored every day to his or her individual needs, based on his or her performance (which is typically recorded by an online learning platform) the previous day.

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Benefits:

Little prep time for teachers

Uses both direct and indirect teaching strategies

Drawbacks:

Requires technology (computer labs)

Woks best when another teacher or aide can assist

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Benefits:

Places students in learning activities that are tailored to their needs

Places students in charge of their learning

Uses data to tailor instructional needs

Drawbacks:

Requires good classroom management

Unlike the traditional classroom, and may take some getting used to

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Lab Rotation allows teachers to give direct instruction to students in a whole-group setting, and then tailor to students' needs based on data. Assessment of learning can be derived in different ways: through direct instruction and student participation, or through computer learning systems that present students with learning material at the pace they need.

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Each student’s learning agenda is tailored every day to his or her individual needs, based on his or her performance (which is typically recorded by an online learning platform) the previous day. Data and learning are constantly tracked and monitored.

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The Lab Rotation model follows UDL's first principle. Providing multiple means of representation, it allows teachers to present content in various formats—videos, text, audio—to cater to different learning styles and preferences. In a blended or online setting, this means offering diverse materials and using multimedia to engage students with different abilities and learning preferences.

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Depending on the activities offered, Individual Rotation can relate to any of the UDL principles. UDL's first principle, providing multiple means of representation, allows teachers to present content in various formats—videos, text, audio—to cater to different learning styles and preferences. The second principle, offering multiple means of engagement, encourages educators to provide varied opportunities for interaction, collaboration, and motivation. UDL promotes using interactive tools, diverse activities, and fostering a supportive learning community to keep learners engaged and motivated. Finally, the third principle, providing multiple means of action and expression, focuses on allowing students to demonstrate their understanding in various ways.

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