What is a Station?
A station is designed to be
a 10 to 15 minute challenge centered around a measurable objective.
a real-world challenge for a participant(s) to solve related to the focus area.
Why Stations?
Stations invoke a sense of urgency through both the “written scenario” and time allotment, exemplifies the discovery learning model, encourages participants to take an active role in securing knowledge/skill(s) all the while fostering the opportunity for participant(s) to use critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication skills.
Components of a Station
Challenge Sheet - contains the scenario and station instructions
Station Activity Kit - resources needed to accomplish the station
Station Handbook - lesson plan (objective, description, instructions, required resources)
Station Icon - image that is reflective of the station
How to develop a Station
1. Scenario
The goal of a station is to solve a real-world problem
Select the content area and develop a compelling story
Creative Story:
Develop a storyline that stimulates the imagination and builds a sense of wonder where participants conclude that their skillset is needed to solve a challenge relating to the content.
The story should:
Create an invested participant (how do I get people to want to learn more about the topic)
Focus on shared outcome and desires (we all want to be a part of a winning team)
Suspend reality (wrap participants in a world where anything is possible)
Bring participants into the world (immersion and role playing)
Objective
Determine the measurable outcome that you want participants to achieve during the station
2. Description
Write a response to the following:
What will participants do to accomplish the objective?
3. Instructions
Document the resources and materials needed to facilitate the station
Document instructions needed to facilitate the station
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