1. Research Models ISP, Flip It, Big 6 Skills, Project Approach
Grace Johnson
EDUT 6215 Methods for Integrating Technology into the Classroom
July 18, 2011
Summer Semester.

2. Definition of Information Search Process Dr
Definition of Information Search Process Dr. Carol Collier Kuhlthau, 2004
According to Dr. Kuhlthau ,the information search process is a model of a students holistic experiences in the process of information seeking.
There are three realms of experiences: 1. affective( feelings)2. cognitive( thoughts) 3. physical ( action)

3. Definition of Information Seeking Process
Stages of Information Seeking Process:
Initiation:
Selection
Exploration
Formulation
Collection
Presentation

4. Definition of Information Seeking Process
Initiation: given topic, students are aware of the lack of knowledge or understanding and apprehension is common
Selection: problem is identified within the topic and optimism and readiness to research sets in
Exploration: uncertainty in information leads to a dip in confidence
Formulation: focus on topic leads to confidence
Collection: when perspective on topic is formed confidence and involvement deepens
Presentation: application of new knowledge completed task brings satisfaction or incomplete task brings disappointment.

5. Grade Level for Information Seeking Process
Secondary Education:
Middle and High School
Grades 6-12

6. The Big 6 Skills: Definition Michael Eisenberg and Robert Berkowitz
The Big 6 Skill is information seeking process where students use 6 skills to research a topic.

7. The Big 6 Skills: Process
Task Definition: Define task, what questions need to be answered, information needed
Information Seeking: Brainstorm possible sources, select best sources
Location and Access: Locate the sources, where is the information within the sources
Use of Information: Read, listen, view, touch what information is useful? Take notes
Synthesis: Organize your information, Decide how information will be presented
Evaluation: Judge your product, Did you complete the task as required?, Did you complete all the Big 6 Steps

8. The Big 6 Skills Grade Level
Middle Elementary School Students
Grade Levels 3-8

9. FLIP IT : Definition by Alice Yucht
According to Alice Yucht is that a decision making framework can be used by personal and professional information processing needs.

10. FLIP IT: Decision Markers
F- focus on your topic
L- link the appropriate resources
I- input what you find
P- payoff your findings
IT_ intelligent thinking

11. FLIP IT: Instruction Usage
Middle School Students
Grades 6-8

12. Project Approach: Definition
The Project Approach is defined as the information concepts and facts which are based on basic academic skills and scientific and technical skills while using the cooperative learning.

13. Project Approach: Phrases
Introductory phrase is based on background knowledge and what the students want to learn.
Second phrase is based on investigate, fieldwork and an emphasis on core curriculum
Third phrase is base on the teacher and students decision on how to celebrate what they have learned and the evaluation process.

14. Project Approach: Usage
Early Elementary
Grades K-2

15. Comparison of the Information Search Process
The three models: ISP, Flip It, Big 6 are alike in the following ways:
Used in the secondary school for middle grade students
Include the students using a graphic organizer and a pattern to research information

16. Contrast of the Information Search Process
Project Approach is used in the early elementary age group
ISP , Flip It, Big 6 Skills are used in the middle grades
Big 6 Skill and ISP used the Bloom’s for higher level thinking
ISP looked at the research and the emotional connection in the research process.