Introducing the Super3: Working with the Very Youngest
Learn how to use the Big6 Jr. with very young students.
An Introduction: Big6™ Information Problem-Solving With Technology
This PowerPoint slide show presents the Big6 process within the context of an assignment. Learn how to integrate technology tools with each Big6 step.
Sample Big6™ Workshop Overview
Information Literacy = the Big6 Skills Approach: Information Skills for Student Achievement
Big6™ Assignment Organizer (Grades 3 – 6)
Elementary students: Use this step-by-step form to plan and complete school projects.
Big6™ Research Paper Organizer
Plan and organize your research approach with this form. Contains links to search engines, writing support, how to develop good questions, and how to cite sources.
Organizers, Planners and Checklist Tools
Big6 & Super3 Overview Pages
Use Big6 Handouts to introduce the Big6 or Super3 to students, parents, or anyone who is new to the Big6 Skills
Download the handouts (PDF)
New – Big6 Writing Organizer – Grades 3 – 6
Writing_Process_Organizer (PDF)
Big6 Research Paper Organizer
http://library.sasaustin.org/paperOrganizerUS.php
Plan and organize your research approach with this form. Contains links to search engines, writing support, how to develop good questions, and how to cite sources. (PDF Version, 45 K.)
Student Checklists for Super3 and Big6
Super3 Writing Checklist (pdf)
Writing Checklist for Grades 3-6(pdf)
Writing Checklist for Grades 7-12 (pdf)
Checklist for Completing Any Assignment (pdf)
Checklist for Big6 Evaluation (pdf)
The Big6™ Wallet-Size Card
Take the Big6 with you where ever you go! Print this and keep it handy.
Comparison of Information Skills Process Models.
Read how Eisenberg and Berkowitz’s Big6 Skills model compares to four other well known information skills process models.
Learning and Teaching Information Technology–Computer Skills in Context. ERIC Digest.
This popular ERIC Digest was recently updated to reflect the use of newer technologies. Please take another look! Many educators tell us this publication is very useful for integrating technology into the curriculum. “There seems to be clear and widespread agreement among the public and educators that students need to be proficient computer users–students need to be “computer literate.” However, while districts are spending a great deal of money on technology, there seems to be only a vague notion of what computer literacy really means.”
Information Technology and Big6™ Information Problem-Solving: Professional Development Program S.D.#59 (Peace River South), BC
The Peace River site outlines a two-year program for Big6 and information technology professional development certification.