T h e B i g 6 M o d e l By Pascale Viala and Ruth Briscoe

PROVERB “Too much information kills information and leads to misinformation” PROVERB “Too much information kills information and leads to misinformation” “Information and Technology are clearly the new basic skills of the 21 st Century” Michael Eisenberg “Information and Technology are clearly the new basic skills of the 21 st Century” Michael Eisenberg Learning in the 21st Century… What Skills students need to be successful?

Smart Solution : Problem Solving Model Problem Solving Model The Big6 ENGAGING EFFECTIVE HELPS WITH ORGANIZATION HELPS WITH RESEARCH EVALUATION PRESENTATION ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

The Big6 process model was created by Mark Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. This process model shows how people of all ages can solve an information problem. Successful information problem-solving encompasses six stages with two sub-stages under each: 1. Task Definition 1.1 Define the information problem 1.2 Identify information needed Example: Ask questions and investigate 2. Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources 2.2 Select the best sources Example: Books, databases, websites, etc. 3. Location and Access 3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically) 3.2 Find information within sources Example: Visit Library/Internet

4. Use of Information 4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) 4.2 Extract relevant information Example: Read, listen or view your material. Take notes. Ask for help if needed. 5. Synthesis 5.1 Organize from multiple sources 5.2 Present the information Example: Create an outline. Write a rough draft – Make a poster 6. Evaluation 6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness) 6.2 Judge the process (efficiency) Example: Did you include everything? Is your work neat? Steps CONTINUED………………….

Why Big 6 ? International Widely used GLOBAL STANDARD Technology ISTE NETS K-12 Curriculum STANDARDS INTEGRATION Information Literacy AASL Linear or Step by Step IMPLEMENTATION FLEXIBILITY all Subjects K- 12  Life Super 3 all Ages IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT Workshops Webinars Conferences Lessons plans Posters

Benefits for Students & Teachers  Helps to stay focused on instruction  Gives methodology for assignments, decisions and tasks  Increases confidence / reduces anxiety  Teaches Information Literacy and Technology in context  Encourages collaboration

Implementation plan Teachers & Staff Presentation Teachers Workshops or Webinar Unit Planning Sessions for Integration & Collaboration Students Presentation Guided Project Roll out Parents Workshop

Conclusion “Learning how to learn combined with critical thinking skills and the ability to reflect on one’s learning are the most important things students need to know for their future in the information age” Davies and Dorian “Adoption of a specific research model by a school,… increase students’ facility, enhance critical and thinking skills, and enable independent, lifelong learning” Wallace and Norwood Husid LET’S ADOPT BIG6 +

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