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THE BIG 6Presented by
Michael Poropat
The Big6 Approach – What is it?
Information and technology literacy model and curriculum
A set of basic, essential life skills An information problem-solving strategy Stages - Task Definition, Information
Seeking Strategies, Location and Access, Use of Information, Synthesis, & Evaluation
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Big6 Stages
Task Definition Information Seeking Strategies Location and Access Use of Information Synthesis Evaluation
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Using Big6 Stages Learners Will...
Become discriminating users of information
Learn to use essential information & technology skills in context
Become a master information problem solver
Develop skills which advance student achievement
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Big6 Appraisal
21st century – information literacy is essential
The model is organized The 6 stages are easy to identify & define The process is learner friendly Instructors are guides/facilitators Students are explorers
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Evaluation of Lesson -The Great Indian Civilizations
This is a interdisciplinary unit that emphasizes Social Studies, Writing, & Information Literacy Skills
Students in a sixth grade class need to develop note-taking skills in order to complete the research and writing portions of a resource/project based unit on Indian Civilizations of Central America.
Unit/Lessons written by: Cathy Lechien & Heidi Welham
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Task Definition
Define the information problem: Students in a sixth grade class need to develop note-taking, information literacy & technology skills.
Identify information needed: Students need the information & skills to complete a resource/project based presentation on Indian Civilizations of Central America.
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Information Seeking Strategies
Determine all possible sources: The instructor has provided the students a list of over 50 web sources of Indian Civilizations including Incan, Mayan, & Aztec.
Select the best sources: Having skimmed the web sources, several were dead sites. However most were active, easy to navigate & informative.
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Location and Access
Locate sources (intellectually and physically): Everything that the students needed was pre-prepared & provided by the instructors.
Find information within sources: Students accessed information from the websites for their research report.
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Use of Information
Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch): The information was provided via the internet, so by using technology, it was engaging to students.
Extract relevant information: The internet exploration was used to guide the note-taking lesson.
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Synthesis
Organize from multiple sources: The teacher taught the students to rearrange their note-card slides in order to develop their written reports.
Present the information: The student groups presented their reports in written and oral form, dressed in full Indian traditional period attire.
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Evaluation
Judge the product (effectiveness): Teachers need to continue to identify points to work on in the future.
Judge the process (efficiency); Teachers determine the quality of the students’ notes.
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Bibliography
Eisenberg, M. (2007, October 09). What is the big6?. Retrieved from http://www.big6.com/what-is-the-big6/
Eisenberg, M. (Designer). (2004). Big6 higher ed audience overview. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/secret/jDZZTndJbdZytb
Eisenberg, M. (2001, November 19). Big6 skills overview. Retrieved from http://www.big6.com/2001/11/19/a-big6%E2%84%A2-skills-overview/
Lechien , C. (2005, February 28). The great indian civilizations unit. Retrieved from http://www.big6.com/2005/02/28/the-great-indian-civilizations-unit-note-taking-lesson-note-taking-using-powerpoint-note-cards-grade-6/
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