This would be very stressful for an adult, and even more stressful for a young child. Musicians spend long hours in repetitive practice before an audience judges them. Yet students learning a new academic skill often have little time to practice before it's time to be tested and move on to the next topic. Each new skill is practiced at least six different ways at the learning stations. Activities can also be left at the stations throughout the unit for additional review and practice.
Students can review software lessons again and again without getting bored.
Receiving Guided Feedback Immediate feedback is critical for successful learning. A student needs to know quickly whether an answer is right or wrong. Teachers can provide this feedback when working directly with students. The Computer Station is especially effective for this. Instructional software is designed to give students immediate feedback, and provide tutorial assistance if they continue to miss a particular item.