Grants to Fund Big6 Workshops

Posted on December 18th, 2008 in About Big6 by Sue Wurster

Find and apply for professional development grants to fund your Big6 initiative. This article contains links to some grants that have funded Big6 workshops in many schools.

 

Big6 Workshops and Big6 Academy

Posted on November 5th, 2008 in About Big6, Announcements 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!

 

Directory of Big6 and Super3 Users

Posted on August 28th, 2008 in About Big6, Announcements by Sue Wurster
The following schools demonstrate a high level of commitment to information literacy and the integration of Big6 Skills for Information Problem Solving in the curriculum. Mike and Bob invite ALL Big6-using schools to "Register Your School" to join the Big6 Directory.
 

New ICT Literacy Standards: How does the Big6™ apply? (eNews 8.4, 1)

Posted on May 27th, 2008 in About Big6, eNewsletter by Janet Murray

As adult teachers and learners, how often are we required to collect, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information to make a decision or solve a problem, and share our conclusions with others? Employers expect our graduates to have these skills, as reflected in the AASL foundational common belief, “Technology skills are crucial for future employment needs.” The NETS standards emphasize “communication and collaboration” as well as “critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.” Read how the Big6 fits into the scene to reinforce the development of essential problem-solving skills.

 

Announcing Big6 Website Redesign!

Posted on March 24th, 2008 in About Big6 by Sue Wurster

Welcome to our redesigned Big6 website! Content in our center column highlights what is new and noteworthy in Big6 instruction, while the Categories present tools, techniques and lessons for teaching Big6 and Super3. Mouse over each category name to see a brief subheading about its content.

We will add new content to our site continuously, so visit us often or enable your RSS feed reader to hear our latest news!

Our goal is to make Big6 and Super3 materials current and easily accessible! Please leave a comment so we can best serve your Big6 needs!

 

Big6 and Super3 Webinars LIVE ONLINE 2008!

Posted on March 5th, 2008 in About Big6 by Sue Wurster

Call our toll free number to listen while Mike and Bob provide the examples and notes on your computer screen. Join us!

 

Announcing Big6™ Academy 2009: Putting Education and Technology Together

Posted on February 8th, 2008 in About Big6 by Sue Wurster

We train Big6 leaders! 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 a two-day Big6 leadership seminar in Rochester, NY. Click title to read more…..

 

Big6 Workshops at Your School

Posted on July 25th, 2007 in About Big6 by Dennis Wurster

Looking to host a Big6 Workshop at your school site?

 

ORDER BIG6 BOOKS in the BIG6 LEARNING CENTER by Amazon.com

Posted on July 13th, 2007 in About Big6 by Dennis Wurster

See the Big6 book collection now powered by Amazon.com’s ordering system.

 

Grant Writing Tips

Posted on March 19th, 2007 in About Big6 by Dennis Wurster

The US Department of Education offers practical tips for grant proposal writers

 
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