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What is the “Big6?”
A PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEMS?
• Big6 can be used to solve any problem such as:– Buying a car– Making a banana split– Buying a pair of shoes– Doing homework– Doing a project
How does the Big6 help solve problems?
By organizing the process of research to achieve information
literacy.
Information Literacy
is not
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy -- TOOLS
– Computer use– Software– Databases
Information Literacy is a process.
• “To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.”
American Library Association, 1989
Why should we care about Information
Literacy?
School research is a training ground
for real life.
From: Springfield Township Virtual Library webstie:http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/
•Information literacy skills are skills needed throughout life...
BECAUSE . . .We are always seeking information.
What car or stereo should I buy?
From: Springfield Township Virtual Library webstie:http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/
Which college should I choose?
Which book should I read next?
How can I sell this idea to my boss?
How can I convince the school board to act on
my proposal?
Information helps us reach conclusions, make
our choices, and communicate more
effectively.
But the good stuff is often buried in heaps
of junk.
We need to continue to improve our searching,
evaluating and communication skills in a changing information
environment.
•Is an Information Problem-Solving Approach
•Was developed and copyrighted by Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz.
•Consists of six separate steps or tasks that help students focus their research, solve problems and make decisions.
The “Big6™”
What Students Will Learn - The Big6
Task DefinitionInformation Seeking StrategiesLocation and AccessUse of InformationSynthesis Evaluation
The “Big6™” is copyright © (1987) Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz.
Let’s buy a car!
We’ll use the Little 12 to do our research.
What kind of car do we want to buy?
1. TASK DEFINITION
1.1 Define the Problem 1.2 Identify the information
requirements of the problem.
2. INFORMATION SEEKING STRATEGIES
2.1 Determine the range of possible sources
2.2 Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities.
3. LOCATION AND ACCESS
3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within sources
Big6™ - Little 124. USE OF INFORMATION
4.1 Engage (e.g. read, hear, view) the information in a source. 4.2 Extract information from a source.
5. SYNTHESIS
5.1 Organize information from multiple sources 5.2 Present information
6. EVALUATION
6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness) 6.2 Judge the information problem-solving process (efficiency).
©Eisenberg/Berkowitz Information Problem Solving, 1990
Why should teachers use and teach the Big6?
• To provide a model for research.• Technology skills can be incorporated.• It is used within the context of the curriculum.• It can be applied in all subjects, with students
of all ages and across all grade levels.• It is adaptable and flexible.• It is easy to implement.• It is not an add on.• It is POWERFUL.
What will this process do for the librarian?
• Help with collaboration• Help incorporate information literacy
skills– Web searching skills– Web site evaluation– Use of databases– And more!
What will the Big6 do for students?
• Learn a skill they can apply to any problem at any time.
• Use essential information literacy skills and technology skills in context.
• Improve the quality of work.
Big6 Website
The Big6 Website for Kids
Big6 Information Skills Guide
TemplatesAssignment Organizer Form -TeachersAssignment Organizer for StudentsGraphic Organizer for Students
Evaluation Rubric for the Big 6
More Online Resources
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