The Big6 is a framework developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. The Big6 is the most widely-known and widely-used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world. 'The Big6 is an information and technology literacy model and curriculum, implemented in thousands of schools – K through higher education' (Eisenberg, 2001). Some people call the Big6 an information problem-solving strategy because with the Big6, students are able to handle any problem, assignment, decision or task. Here are the six stages we call the BIG6, they include:
1. Task Definition
2. Information Seeking Strategies
3. Location and Access
4. Use of Information
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation
The Big6 framework clearly gives students essential life skills that will able them to accomplish task in and out of the classroom. Applying the Big6 in ICT will make sure that all learning phases are explored therefore maximising students learning. in the furture I will use this not only in lessons but for my own learning and teaching.
What a great YouTube clip Kadee. How do you think the Big 6 compares to the Learning Engagement Theory and which would you think students would be more likely to understand and demonstrate easily?
ReplyDeleteAs this clip shows, I think that in our everyday life, when making decisions about something, we are including the steps of the Big 6 framework, most of the time without even realising it.
Informative post. Thanks!
Naomi