Big6 Introduction
Facilitator: Miguel Guhlin

Ubiquitous access to information forces us to recognize a simple truth: we either learn to float and swim, or drown. It's no longer about technology integration, but information literacy.

Resources

Introductions & Discussion: What do you hope to get out of this class? (Task Definition)

Powerpoint Presentation (PPT):

-What is Information Literacy?
-Why is it important?
-How can the Big6 be of use?

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Article Review (Information Seeking Strategies): Divide into groups to explore these questions; use Diamonds Form or Big6 Data Chart to keep notes.
Respond to the following questions:

• Why is the Big6 used? Is it a valid approach?
• How is the Big6 used with students?
• What is the difference between your classroom/library and the example in the article?
• Why are they successful?

1. Moving Every Child Ahead

2. Big6 in Plano ISD schools and webquest: Whose Biome is it anyways?

3.Big6 in Fort Bend ISD

4. Assessment Made Easy Using Big6

5. Why do we use the Big6?

6. Big6 & Missouri Assessment Program

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Designing a Big6 lesson:

Step 1: Start with CMS Scope and Sequence

Step 2: Create a draft of the Big6 Process you expect students to follow.

Step 3: Develop the Lesson, putting it in Lesson format and describe the Big6 steps along the way.

• CMS Scope and Sequence userid: district,
  password: district,
  districtid:SANA003
  
• Big6 Process Notes Form
  
• Sample Lesson
  
• Adding Your Own Lessons

Other Resources

1. Super 3 Assignment Organizer
   
2. Big 6 Assignment Organizer
   
3. Big 6 Problem-Solving Flow Chart
   
4. Big 6 Data Chart
   
5. Inquiry-based Learning and the Web
   http://www.biopoint.com/inquiry/ibr.html
   
6. Framing Essential Questions
   http://www.fno.org/sept96/questions.html
   
7. Research on Integration and Problem-based Learning
   http://www.edsupport.cc/mguhlin/service/edcomp
   
8. Information Problem-Solving
   http://www.edsupport.cc/mguhlin/workshops/wtic/ips.html
   
9. 5 Actions to Big6 Problem-Based Learning Using Graphic Organizers
   http://www.edsupport.cc/mguhlin/portfolio/writings/5actions/index.html
   
10. Graphically Organizing the Big6
    http://www.edsupport.cc/mguhlin/portfolio/writings/tech_LEARNING_b6/index.html