The Big6™ in Korea (eNews 9.3, 2)

Read how one man’s vision developed into an official Big6 writing center for elementary students in Korea. The authors include student comments about the Big6 program too.

 

Federal Advocacy for Libraries (eNews 9.2, 3)

Posted on June 13th, 2008 in Big6 Lessons, eNewsletter by Carrie Lowe

Public and school libraries exist within a complicated federal policy landscape. Library funding and the way libraries do business can be affected by changes in education, telecommunications, and many other areas of federal policy. Communicating with Congress is one of the unique rights and privileges afforded by our democracy. In the case of federal library issues, it is vital that all people who support libraries stay informed and involved. If you chose to become a library advocate, you will learn that it is a satisfying and fun way to support libraries, so get involved!

 

Use a Big6 Approach to Create Plagiarism-Proof Assignments (eNews 9.2, 2)

Posted on May 12th, 2008 in Big6 Lessons, eNewsletter by Julie Diana

Every few news cycles, a politician, historian, journalist, or other prominent figure is accused of plagiarism. These spotlight events provide excellent opportunities to open a discussion about academic integrity with your students. If your school does not already have a policy in place for academic integrity, it can be an opportune time to advocate for one with your administration and faculty.

 

Super3 Dinosaurs

Posted on March 18th, 2008 in Super3 Lessons by The Big6 Staff

Learn all about Plan, Do, Review with the dinosaurs in this presentation!

 

Super3 Process: Original Presentation from Maine, video (eNews 9.1, 3)

Posted on March 14th, 2008 in Super3 Lessons, eNewsletter by Sue Wurster

Here is an introduction to Super3 created for the young learner! Barbara Rehmeyer uses a voice over slide technology to speak directly to a young student audience while she carefully describes the Super3’s stages Plan, Do, and Review. She provides relevant examples for each step. For one Plan example she poses this question — “If you’d like to have an Iguana as a pet, what would you need to know?”

The Super3 Process (2008) (created using VoiceThread) (2008)

by Barbara Rehmeyer - brehmeyer@msad56.org

K-5 Technology Integration Specialist, from Maine school district MSAD 56.

 

Big6 Problem-Solving with Multimedia Web Design Teams (eNews 9.1, 2)

Posted on February 26th, 2008 in Big6 Lessons, Presenting Big6, eNewsletter by Mike Frerichs

Teamwork and problem solving go hand in hand! Read how some 4th grade creative design student teams used Big6 as a framework and vocabulary for success in NY.

 
 

Higher Ed Collaboration: The Key to a Successful Partnership (Higher Ed) (eNews 8.4, 2)

Posted on December 14th, 2007 in Big6 Lessons, eNewsletter by Ru Story-Huffman

The academic librarian wears many hats during the course of a day. We work with students, faculty, and staff to fulfill information needs, make purchasing decisions for collection development, conduct research, and sometimes even fix a paper jam disrupting the “flow of life” in the computer lab. Each work day finds academic librarians experiencing new and interesting opportunities for teaching, research, and interaction. While our job responsibilities are diverse, these activities have one thing in common – the goal for each is collaboration.

 

Big6 Stage 5: Synthesis of Information

Posted on September 30th, 2007 in Big6 Lessons, eNewsletter by Ru Story-Huffman

Synthesis is more than just organizing your thoughts. Get the scoop on this essential Big6 stage.

 

Do the 23 Things!

Posted on September 30th, 2007 in Big6 Lessons, eNewsletter by Rob Darrow

This column describes a new model for professional development that helps library media specialists and others recognize the promise of Web 2.0.

 
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