Supporting Multilingual Learners: Why Station Rotation Works (Part 1)
In this first episode of my new series, I explore how the station rotation model can be a game-changer for multilingual learners.
I break down the barriers these students often face in whole-group instruction and explain how small-group, differentiated stations create more equitable learning experiences. You'll hear how this model can help build language skills, support self-direction, and shift the classroom from teacher-led to student-centered. Whether you're new to station rotation or looking to refine your practice, this episode lays the foundation for designing more accessible learning environments.
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The Station Rotation Model and UDL: Elevate Tier 1 Instruction and Cultivate Learner Agency
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From Curiosity to Curriculum: How Inquiry-Based Learning Boosts Student Engagement and Agency with Trevor MacKenzie
In this episode of The Balance, I chat with educator and author Trevor MacKenzie about how inquiry-based learning creates accessible entry points and personalized pathways that build student agency, curiosity, and deeper engagement.
Trevor shares practical strategies, unpacks the phases of the inquiry process, and offers guidance for aligning inquiry with curriculum goals. We also explore how AI can support questioning and deepen engagement. This is a powerful conversation for anyone looking to create more student-centered classrooms.
Connect with Trevor
http://trevormackenzie.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-mackenzie-37103b261/
Check out Trevor’s Books!
Inquiry Mindset: Questions Edition: Cultivating Curiosity and Creating Question Competence
Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders, and Curiosities of Our Youngest Learners
Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition: Scaffolding a Partnership for Equity and Agency in Learning
Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice
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Maximizing Personalization and Agency with Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations
In this episode, I dive into a powerful variation of the station rotation model designed to maximize personalization and student agency.
By using data to assign must-do stations and allowing students to choose from may-do options, teachers can tailor learning while giving students meaningful control over their experience. I share examples across subjects and tips for making this model work in your classroom. If you're ready to make your rotations more strategic, flexible, and student-centered, this one's for you.
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The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations
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The Station Rotation Model + UDL = Stronger Tier I Instruction
The Station Rotation Model + UDL = Stronger Tier I Instruction
In this episode, I’m announcing the release of my new book, The Station Rotation Model and Universal Design for Learning: Elevating Tier 1 Instruction and Cultivating Learner Agency. I wrote it to help educators tackle a challenge I hear all the time—how do we meet the needs of such diverse learners in a single classroom?
When whole-group, teacher-paced instruction falls short, the Station Rotation Model paired with UDL offers a more sustainable, effective approach. Whether you're just getting started or looking to make your rotations more impactful, this book will help you differentiate with confidence, strengthen Tier I instruction, and design more inclusive, student-centered learning experiences.
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Leading AI Implementation: Building an Inclusive, Integrated Approach to Emerging Tech in Schools with Dr. Brandee Ramirez
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brandee Ramirez about what it takes to lead AI implementation across a school district. She shares how her work focuses on supporting all stakeholders—teachers, students, families, and staff—in building confidence with AI tools and understanding their practical value. Dr. Ramirez unpacks the difference between an edtech rollout and an AI rollout, highlights why scaffolding is key, and explains how her district’s emerging technologies task force is integrating AI into the fabric of education through existing policies and real-world connections.
Connect with Dr. Ramirez
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Resources mentioned in the podcast
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Elevating Educational Design with AI
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Dr. Catlin Tucker is a bestselling author, international trainer, and keynote speaker. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2010 in Sonoma County, where she taught for 16 years. Catlin earned her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Currently, Catlin is working as a blended learning coach, education consultant, and professor in a Masters of Arts in Teaching program. Catlin has published several books on blended learning, including The Shift to Student-led, The Complete Guide to Blended Learning, UDL and Blended Learning, and Balance with Blended Learning. She is active on Twitter @Catlin_Tucker and writes an internationally-ranked blog at CatlinTucker.com.
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