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Big6 by the Month: A New Approach
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Eisenberg, Michael B.; Murray, Janet – Library Media Connection, 2011
It's time for a sweeping new approach to information literacy learning! The sad truth is that few, if any, information literacy efforts in schools have fulfilled the promise of a "comprehensive" information literacy program: (1) A comprehensive program should reach "all" students in the school; (2) A comprehensive program should be "predictable"…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Comprehensive Programs, School Libraries, Information Literacy
Truth Be Told: How College Students Evaluate and Use Information in the Digital Age. Project Information Literacy Progress Report
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Head, Alison J.; Eisenberg, Michael B. – Project Information Literacy, 2010
A report about college students and their information-seeking strategies and research difficulties, including findings from 8,353 survey respondents from college students on 25 campuses distributed across the U.S. in spring of 2010, as part of Project Information Literacy. Respondents reported taking little at face value and were frequent…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Surveys, Information Literacy, Information Seeking
Balancing Act: How College Students Manage Technology While in the Library during Crunch Time. Project Information Literacy Research Report
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Head, Alison J.; Eisenberg, Michael B. – Project Information Literacy, 2011
The paper presents findings from 560 interviews with undergraduates on 10 campuses distributed across the US, as part of Project Information Literacy (PIL). Overall, the findings suggest that students use a "less is more" approach to manage and control all of the IT devices and information systems available to them while they are in the…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Interviews, Use Studies, Library Equipment
Synthesis-Where It All Comes Together
Eisenberg, Michael B. – Library Media Connection, 2005
The focus of "Synthesis", the most visible part of the information problem-solving process, varies depending on the original task. Organizing information and presenting information are the two forms of Synthesis and they are very important for the students as they can save time and effort, and do a better job, by using technology in meaningful…
Descriptors: Information Skills, Problem Solving, Organization, Coordination
The Big6 Collection: The Best of the Big6 Newsletter.
Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. – 2000
The Big6 is a complete approach to implementing meaningful learning and teaching of information and technology skills, essential for 21st century living. Including in-depth articles, practical tips, and explanations, this book offers a varied range of material about students and teachers, the Big6, and curriculum. The book is divided into 10 main…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Educational Practices, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Teaching Information & Technology Skills: The Big6[TM] in Secondary Schools.
Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. – 2000
This companion volume to a previous work focusing on the Big6 Approach in elementary schools provides secondary school classroom teachers, teacher-librarians, and technology teachers with the background and tools necessary to implement an integrated Big6 program. The first part of this book explains the Big6 approach and the rationale behind it.…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, High Schools