1. © M. Eisenberg 2010 Approach to Information Problem-Solving Introducing

2. © 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

3. © M. Eisenberg 2010 4 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.

4. © M. Eisenberg 2010 4 Themes of the Big6 2.The Big6 process is necessary and sufficient for solving problems and completing tasks.

5. © M. Eisenberg 2010 4 Themes of the Big6 3.The Big6 is an adaptable and flexible; it can be applied to any information situation.

6. © M. Eisenberg 2010 4 Themes of the Big6 4.Technology skills take on meaning within the Big6 process.

7. © M. Eisenberg 2010 1. Task Definition 2. Info Seeking Strategies 3. Location & Access 4. Use of Information 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation The Big6 ™ Skills

8. © M. Eisenberg 2010 Task Definition 1.1Define the problem 1.2 Identify the information needed

9. © M. Eisenberg 2010 Your Task: Find information about : Michael Faraday Benjamin Franklin Thomas Edison What did they do that was so important?

10. © M. Eisenberg 2010 Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources 2.2 Select the best sources

11. © M. Eisenberg 2010  easy to use  available  current  affordable  fun  on the topic (valid)  reliable/authoritative  accurate  precise  complete Lesson: Info Seeking Strategy Criteria

12. © 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)

13. © M. Eisenberg 2010 Location & Access 3.1 Locate sources 3.2 Find information within sources

14. © M. Eisenberg 2010 Use of Information 4.1 Engage (read, hear, view) 4.2 Extract relevant, quality information

15. © M. Eisenberg 2010 Synthesis 5.1 Organize 5.2 Present

16. © M. Eisenberg 2010 Evaluation 6.1 Judge the result 6.2 Judge the process

17. © M. Eisenberg 2010 All Big6 resources available from: www.big6.com Adapted by Mrs. Smithson www.big6.org