1. Albert van der Kaap August 2010
The SixPack
Albert van der Kaap
August 2010

2. Big6
The Big6 is a process model of how people of all ages solve an information problem.
Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz (1987) 2

3. Big6 3

4. Define the information problem
1. Task Definition
Define the information problem
Identify information needed (to solve the information problem)
What is my current task?
What are some topics or questions I need to answer?
What information will I need? 4

5. 2. Information Seeking Strategies
Determine all possible sources (brainstorm)
Select the best sources
What are all the possible sources to check?
What are the best sources of information for this task? 5

6. 3. Location and Access Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
Find information within sources
Where can I find these sources?
Where can I find the information in the source? 6

7. Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) Extract relevant information
4. Use of Information
Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
Extract relevant information
What information do I expect to find in this source?
What information from the source is useful? 7

8. Organize from multiple sources Present the information
5. Synthesis
Organize from multiple sources
Present the information
How will I organize my information?
How should I present my information? 8

9. Judge the product (effectiveness) Judge the process (efficiency)
6. Evaluation
Judge the product (effectiveness)
Judge the process (efficiency)
Did I do what was required?
Did I complete each of the Big6 Stages efficiently? 9

10. 1. Task Definition 10

11. 2. Information Seeking Strategies11

12. 3. Location and Access 12

13. 4. Use of Information 13

14. 5. Synthesis 14

15. 6. Evaluation 15

16. The WebQuest
An inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that students interact with cpmes from resources on the Internet
Bernie Dodge (1995) 16

17. 1. Introduction
The introduction section provides background information and motivational scenarios 17

18. 2. Task
The task is a formal description of what students will have accomplished by the end of the WebQuest. 18

19. 3. Process
This is a description of the steps learners should go through in accomplishing the task, with links embedded in each step. 19

20. 4. Resources
This section of the WebQuest consists of a list of the resources (bookmarked Web sites, print resources, etc.) that your students will need to complete the task. 20

21. 5. Evaluation
Each WebQuest needs a rubric for evaluating students' work. The standards should be fair, clear, consistent, and specific to the tasks set. 21

22. 6. Conclusion
This step allows for reflection by the students and summation by the teacher. 22

23. The SixPack
The Sixpack is a format for inquiry-oriented activities to develop research and information literacy skills
Albert van der Kaap (2010) 23

24. The SixPack introduction 1. task 2. resources 3. acquire information
Evaluation
And reflection
1. task
2. resources
3. acquire information
4. use information
5. presentation
6. evaluation
assessment
teacher manual 24

25. 1. Task
What are the main question and (leading) sub-questions of the research?  25

26. Which resources should the students use for their research26

27. 3. Acquire and select information
Students acquire and select information for their research 27

28. Students use the information to answer sub-questions and main question
4. Use information
Students use the information to answer sub-questions and main question 28

29. Students present the results of their research
4. Presentation
Students present the results of their research 29

30. Students evaluate process and results of their research
6. Evaluation
Students evaluate process and results of their research 30

31. Definition learning trajectory:
A learning trajectory is a reasoned structure set of learning goals and content. 31

32. Learning trajectory Level 1 …… Level 4 1.Task 2. Resources
3. Acquire and select information
4. Use information
5. Presentation
6. Evaluation

33. Learning trajectory Level 1 …… Level 4
1.Task
Students research given main- and sub-questions
Students research their own main- and subquestions
2. Resources
Students use given resources
Students have to look autonomously for resources
Students acquire and select information autonomously
3. Acquire and select information
Students acquire and select information using a given and detailed plan of action

34. Learning trajectory Level 1 …… Level 4
1.Use of information
Students use information using a given and detailed plan of action or scheme
Students use information autonomously
2. Presentation
Students present the results of their reseach using a detailed plan of action
Students present the results of their research autonomously for resources in a way that suits the task and/or the target group
Students evaluate process and results of their research autonomously
3. Evaluation
Students evaluate process and results of their research using a given and detailed plan of action