The Big6ª approach, the most widely known and used information problem-solving model, encourages information-based problem-solving and decision-making skills that empower students and improve literacy. This practical book enables elementary educators, classroom teachers, library media and technology specialists, and administrators to understand and implement the Big6 approach to information and technology skills learning. This book discusses specific techniques, strategies, and ways to build the Big6ª into existing instructional programs. Included are specific Big6 instructional ideas in context, which can be used to modify and meet specific instructional needs. Use the Big6ª to help students develop the skills and understanding they need to find, process, and use information effectively.

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Unlock information problem-solving with the Big6…again! This new, redesigned edition of the Big6 Workshop Handbook can be used in workshops or as a stand-alone guide for educators committed to helping their students become information strategists! With this workbook, you can: Learn the Big6 basics; Incorporate the Big6 process into classroom and subject-area curriculum at all levels; Implement a Big6 information and technology skills program across the curriculum, throughout your district, region, and state as a part of national and state information literacy standards. This new workbook explores all the perspectives surrounding the Big6, including information and technology literacy and information problem solving. Learn and teach how to find, use, apply, and evaluate information as part of the Big6 "movement."...

Finding, using, presenting, and evaluating information for a purpose are basic skills of the information age.ÊThe Big6 approach gives learners a structure and tools to succeed at it! Contributors to this book are experienced teachers and specialists adept in the Big6. Ideas are usable as is or as a guide for your own creative development of a powerful information and technology skills foundation program.Ê

· Help secondary students build a solid foundation in solving information problems in meaningful contexts

· Learn and teach a practical, guided approach to applying Big6 skills in curricular and other contexts

· Get sample assignments, evaluation tools, and handouts

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