Teaching Information & Technology Skills: The Big6 in Elementary Schools - Paperback

by Michael B. Eisenberg (Author), Robert E. Berkowitz (Author), Barbara A. Jansen (Author)

This practical book enables elementary educators, classroom teachers, library media and technology specialists, and administrators to understand and implement the Big6 approach to information and technology skills learning.

The Big6(TM) approach, the most widely known and used information problem-solving model, encourages information-based problem-solving and decision-making skills that empower students and improve literacy. This practical book enables elementary educators, classroom teachers, library media and technology specialists, and administrators to understand and implement the Big6 approach to information and technology skills learning.

This book discusses specific techniques, strategies, and ways to build the Big6(TM) into existing instructional programs. Included are specific Big6 instructional ideas in context, which can be used to modify and meet specific instructional needs. Use the Big6(TM) to help students develop the skills and understanding they need to find, process, and use information effectively.

Author Biography

Michael B. Eisenberg is dean emeritus and professor at the Information School of the University of Washington.

Robert E. Berkowitz is the library and information specialist at Wayne Central High School in Ontario Center, NY.

Barbara A. Jansen is the chair of 1-12 Instructional Technology and Upper School Librarian at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, TX.