© M. Eisenberg 2010 Approach to Information Problem-Solving Introducing
© M. Eisenberg 2010 “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 Information Literacy
© M. Eisenberg Themes of the Big6 1.The Big6 process can be applied in all subjects, with students of all ages, and across all grade levels (K-20). The Big6 is not just for kids.
© M. Eisenberg Themes of the Big6 2.The Big6 process is necessary and sufficient for solving problems and completing tasks.
© M. Eisenberg Themes of the Big6 3.The Big6 is an adaptable and flexible; it can be applied to any information situation.
© M. Eisenberg Themes of the Big6 4.Technology skills take on meaning within the Big6 process.
© M. Eisenberg Task Definition 2. Info Seeking Strategies 3. Location & Access 4. Use of Information 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation The Big6 ™ Skills
© M. Eisenberg 2010 Task Definition 1.1Define the problem 1.2 Identify the information needed
© M. Eisenberg 2010 Your Task: Find information about : Michael Faraday Benjamin Franklin Thomas Edison What did they do that was so important?
© M. Eisenberg 2010 Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources 2.2 Select the best sources
© M. Eisenberg 2010 easy to use available current affordable fun on the topic (valid) reliable/authoritative accurate precise complete Lesson: Info Seeking Strategy Criteria
© M. Eisenberg 2010 Sources to Use Encyclopedias: (Print and online) 1. World Book (Print and Online) 2. Grolier’s New Book of Knowledge Databases: 1. Gale’s Biography in Context 2. Gale’s Virtual Reference Library 3. Gale’s Science in Context 4. Gale’s Student Resources in Context Library’s nonfiction books on topic (Reference and circulating)
© M. Eisenberg 2010 Location & Access 3.1 Locate sources 3.2 Find information within sources
© M. Eisenberg 2010 Use of Information 4.1 Engage (read, hear, view) 4.2 Extract relevant, quality information
© M. Eisenberg 2010 Synthesis 5.1 Organize 5.2 Present
© M. Eisenberg 2010 Evaluation 6.1 Judge the result 6.2 Judge the process
© M. Eisenberg 2010 All Big6 resources available from: Adapted by Mrs. Smithson