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Tech Tools for Station Rotations in Secondary Classrooms

Kristen Fletcher

Created on October 13, 2023

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Edpuzzle's guide to Station Rotations.

Why should I use Station Rotations?

The Station Rotation Model can...
  • create personalized learning experiences.
  • give teachers the time and space to facilitate differentiated small-group instruction.
  • help with limited access to technology.
  • support student-driven learning while increasing collaboration and engagement.
  • Parlay
  • Padlet
  • Kami

In the Station Rotation model, the following tech tools can be used to promote student communication and collaboration.

  • Flip

Communication & Collaboration

Tech Tools for Station Rotations

Determine the learning objective(s) for the day/week, and create an agenda of activities that aligns with your content standards. Use these activities to create stations. Determine which activity is best suited as a teacher-supported station and which activities allow for student-driven learning.

FAQ: The Station Rotation Model

How do I Implement Station Rotations?

Technology in Station Rotations

Tech tools for Station Rotations in the secondary classroom can be categorized into three categories based on their instructional role in the lesson:

  • Tools for student communication and collaboration
  • Tools for critical thinking and creativity
  • Tools for formative assessment

  • Book Creator

In the Station Rotation model, the following tech tools can be used to promote critical thinking and creativity.

  • Canva

Critical Thinking & Creativity

Tech Tools for Station Rotations

The station rotations model is a blended learning strategy that allows students to rotate through a series of learning activities on a fixed schedule. Typically, each rotation includes at least one online, one offline, and one teacher-supported learning station, while each activity focuses on a particular skill or concept.

Dr. Catlin Tucker's explanation of the Station Rotation Model

What is the Station Rotation Model?

  • Kahoot
  • Edpuzzle

In the Station Rotation model, the following tech tools can be used to assess students during a lesson.

  • Quizizz

Formative Assessment

Tech Tools for Station Rotations