Expand Your Power: Information Literacy Workshop
Research
Scire ubi aliquid invenire possis, ea demum maxima pars eruditionis est
(To know where you can find anything, that in short is the largest part of learning). -- Anonymous.
- The Big 6
http://big6.com/
- 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. Used in thousands of K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate and adult training programs, the Big6 information problem-solving model is applicable whenever people need and use information. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information to specific needs and tasks.
- The Learning Space
http://www.learningspace.org
- The goal of the site is to change the way teachers teach and students learn by providing ongoing training for teachers and by suggesting ways to integrate technology into the classroom. As a result, students will use technology to gather, manipulate and publish information, giving them technological experiences that they will need for their future work environments.
- The Research Cycle
http://questioning.org
- A research strategy based on engaged learning and information literacy, the Research Cycle was developed by Jamie McKenzie. There are beneficial related sites, i.e. “From Now On-The Educational TechnologyJournal,” http://fno.org and http://newlibrary.org This site is devoted to media centers, libraries, books, electronic information, information literacy and the search for understanding.
- Venn Diagram Models
http://www.venndiagram.com
- Boolean searching is often a good approach to find the information needed. This site allows the user to create the diagram in order to better teach the concept.
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John L. Emerick, Director
Division of School Library Media Services
Pennsylvania Department of EducationComment to:Someone Special
Last updated: 20 February 2003