Big6 and Super3 Sessions – Learn then Lead!

Posted on March 4th, 2009 in Training, Workshops by Sue Wurster

MARCH 2009
Webinar: Big 6 Goes Primary! Teaching Information and Communications Technology Skills in the K-3 Curriculum By Barbara Jansen, Thursday, March 5 at 3:30pm EST
Learn about actual tools that are ready to use in the library or classroom and see sample developmentally appropriate lessons that can be used again and again to teach the Big6 process to young learners.
http://www.linworth.com/lmc/?page=new_hot_stuff

Webinar: Super3 Information Skills By Laura Eisenberg Robinson, Tuesday, March 24 at 3:30pm EST
Use the Super3—a spin off from the widely used Big6—to help students in grades Pre-K – 2 develop the skills to become critical thinkers and problem-solvers. Learn how, why, and what the Super3 can do to help young learners in all curriculum areas.
http://www.linworth.com/lmc/?page=new_hot_stuff

Webinar: Big6 Basics By Bob Berkowitz, Tuesday, March 31 at 3:30pm EST
Learn the foundations of the widely used Big6 information literacy skills from co-founder, Bob Berkowitz.
http://www.linworth.com/lmc/?page=new_hot_stuff

JULY 2009
Big6 Summer Academy July 26-27, Rochester, NY
This two-day seminar will prepare you to implement active, dynamic, and focused Big6 instructional programs across the K-12 curriculum. Mike Eisenberg & Bob Berkowitz, Co-creators of the Big6 Approach to Information and Technology Skills Instruction, invite you to join them for a unique learning opportunity. Mike & Bob, will present the Big6 Academy leadership seminar in Rochester, NY. For complete details and content info:
http://www.big6.com/2008/10/01/big6-summer-academy-2009/

NOVEMBER 2009
Big6 and Super3 at 14th Annual AASL 2009 Conference, Charlotte, NC
Super3 Skills for Pre-K/2, Big6 Implementation and Impact, and Big6 and Collaboration are three presentations we invite you to attend in 14th Annual AASL in Charlotte, NC – Nov. 2009
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/conferencesandevents/national/charlotte2009.cfm
ALL YEAR LONG!
BIG6 ONSITE WORKSHOPS
Contact us for Big6 Onsite workshops throughout the calendar year. Our Big6 Trainers bring relevant, customized Big6 or Super3 instruction to your site. Contact us for price and availability.
email: info@big6.com
Big6 Workshop Pages: http://www.big6.com/workshops/

We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you at a Big6 event this year!

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Big6 Workshop – 3-2-1 Feedback

Posted on February 25th, 2009 in Assessment, Big6, Teaching the Big6, Training, Workshops by Mike Eisenberg

I did a full day BIg6 workshop in Helena MT on Feb 7, 2009.

As part of the assessment, the audience (approx. 100 educators) did a 3-2-1 summary:
3 things I learned…
2 things I want to know more about…
1 thing I will share/do on Monday morning…

Attached is a summary from the audience. These items give insights into how teachers will be using the BIg6 with students.

Special thanks to Colet Bartow, Library Media Curriculum Specialist, Montana Office of Public Instruction, for pulling this together!!

feedback-from-the-big6-workshop-feb-2009-helena-mt2

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Follow-up: The Big6 Academy 2008

Posted on July 29th, 2008 in Big6, Education, Information Literacy, Teaching the Big6, Training by Mike Eisenberg

The 2008 Big6 Academy ended yesterday afternoon. In my opinion, it was one of our very best events ever! The attendees came from all over including Montana, New Zealand, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Virginia, Carolina, Maine, Conn., Mass., and of course, New York.

It’s a very intensive 2 day learning experience, and Bob and I always learn new things. For example, the concern about approaches to implementation is high on the priority list. Educators want to know how to systematically engage other teachers and create a pervasive Big6 information literacy program. We discussed strategies for working with other individual teachers (e.g., focusing on existing assignments; teasing apart required standardized tests and relevant and essential Big6 aspects). We also worked on school and district-wide implementation through short presentations, use of materials (bookmarks, cards, posters, etc.), and efficient curriculum mapping and planning matrices.

This year, we also stressed the Big6 as a common vocabulary for teachers, students, and parents. We see this as more and more important. The Big6 is a common way for teachers, students, and parents to talk about “process” as well as subject area “content.” If students recognize where they are in the information process, that is “metacognition” and it’s certainly high level, critical thinking.

Next year’s academy (2009) will be held around the same time – the last Sunday/Monday in July. Besides the intensive and small group interaction with Bob and myself, attendees receive a series of Big6 books and materials, including the Big6 Workshop Handbook.

So, it’s not too early to plan for next year! If interested, contact Sue Wurster at info@big6.com.

Mike

p.s. – Special thanks to Sue for all her help in the event. Also thanks to Marette Berkowitz and Ken Wurster.  Much appreciated!

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Big6 in Community Colleges

Posted on May 9th, 2008 in Big6, Higher Education, Training by Mike Eisenberg

Ru Story-Huffman, one of our top Big6 authors, recently gave a major presentation for the community college audience.  Here is her description:

“The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College had a Big6 Professional Development Workshop on April 18, in Opp, Alabama, lead by Ru Story-Huffman. The workshop consisted of an overview of information literacy, standards, learning outcomes, and its use in higher education. The Big6 was presented as a model to understand information literacy and to develop assignments, lectures, projects, and the promotion of lifelong learning. Participants had opportunity to work in a computer lab to develop resources and assignments for classroom use.”

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Collaboration! Brand new, upcoming webinar – May 22

Posted on April 11th, 2008 in Training by Mike Eisenberg

Hi All -

Bob Berkowitz and I will be teaming up for our very first presentation on BIg6 and collaboration.  We will focus on realistic approaches to integrating information literacy skills instruction throughout the curriculum and schools.

It’s exciting to be working on a new presentation, and we hope you will consider joining us on May 22nd at 4pm EDT.

For more information – check out:

http://www.big6.com/2008/03/05/big6-and-super3-webinars-live-online-2008/

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