The Big6 is the Answer! eNews 10.3, 1

Posted on September 22nd, 2009 in High school,Middle grades,News and Views,eNewsletter by Dennis Wurster

Listen to this: I was reading through AskMetaFilter, my favorite question-and-answer website, when someone asked what they should teach 7-12th graders with respect to computer programs.

For those that don’t know me, I spend all day around computers, and around people who want to learn more about their computers. I also have a daughter who is entering the 7th grade this fall, so I was interested to hear how others would answer this question. I read on to find their replies.

 

Big6 Workshops and Big6 Academy

Posted on September 15th, 2009 in How to Get Started,Workshops by Sue Wurster

Integrate your state’s Language Arts, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Art, and Math Standards with practical Big6 Information Literacy Strageties! Engage classroom teachers and teacher-librarians in meaningful, successful collaboration. Host a Big6 Workshop at your school or attend one of our seminars or webinars!

 

Ten Big6 Workshop Modules to Choose From

Posted on September 14th, 2009 in How to Get Started,Workshops by The Big6 Staff

Big6 Workshops are tailored to meet the requirements and themes in your local school. Here is an overview of items to choose from when planning a workshop to fit your situation.

 

The Big6™ Experience: Process as Product, eNews 10.2, 4

Posted on September 14th, 2009 in About Big6,Workshops,eNewsletter by Kate S. Herzog

Librarians know that 21st century skills include both information and technology literacy. Today everyone needs the ability to identify his/her information needs and then to find, use, apply and evaluate information to answer those needs. Librarians are also well-versed in ACRL’s Information Literacy Competency Standards. These eight basic standards relate directly to the Big6™ skill set. However, at the Big6™ Summer Leadership Seminar, which took place July 26-27 in Rochester, I learned that this skill set can be utilized at all curriculum levels and in a variety of ways.