Teacher Time Savers: Stations
At Istation, we recognize that no resource is more valuable to a teacher — nor as hard to find! — as time.
Data boards are a great way for teachers to display classroom growth each month. Motivating students with rewards for meeting monthly goals encourages them to take ownership of their learning.
Data boards can also help ensure a successful implementation by inspiring teachers and students to use a program with fidelity.
Emily Moore, an implementation specialist at Istation, has firsthand experience teaching elementary students. One of her main goals as an implementation specialist is to help teachers learn what is available to them with Istation’s reading, math, and Spanish programs.
There is power in displaying student growth on the walls of the classroom. Are you looking for ways to motivate students to set and reach goals while trying their best? Check out the simple steps below that will help you create your own classroom data board.
Step 1: Gather Materials
Use a project board or available wall space in your classroom or hallway.
Step 2: Utilize Istation Reports for Graphs
How to use the Classroom Skill Growth Report:
Step 3: Motivate Students
Other Data Board Examples:
The printable version of Making an Istation Data Board is available here.
At Istation, we recognize that no resource is more valuable to a teacher — nor as hard to find! — as time.
There’s just not enough time in a day.
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