Big6 Tools on Web?
Barb Jansen just started a “Big6 Tools” wiki. PLEASE check it out and add to it.
http://big6tools.pbworks.com/
New Information Literacy Videos
Check out the lastest video from Mike (and Alison Head’s) Project Information Literacy. This one is on “Frustration.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmEzo51e_SQ
All the videos can be found at - http://www.youtube.com/user/ProjInfoLit
Please let us know what you think!
The Most Basic of the Basics
The 4th R. Research.
Information Literacy.
I recently presented via video to a group in Belarus. It was a very meaningful and interesting experience. We had simultaneous translation and they had the handouts translated in advance. The best part was the extensive Q&A session.
One of the most insightful questions was about the broad applicability of information literacy [...]
Super3 - courtesy of Analisa Ficklin, Bellingham WA
on April 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm - Analisa Ficklin said,
I appreciated the training you did for all of us here in Bellingham earlier this week. I have to share a funny story with you.
I came back to school inspired to try the Super 3 format with kindergarteners, and wanting to introduce them to the [...]
Big6 on Twitter-Weekly Tweets for 2009-04-12
The Wisconsin CESA5 launched a “Big6 & Super3 Project” website with suggestions for lessons, units and more. [http://tinyurl.com/cv9new] … #
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Project Information Literacy Videos
I am working with Dr. Alison Head on a series of studies of information literacy and research skills of college students. Check out these short videos on YouTube. I think you’ll find them useful for presenting information literacy, starting discussions, and exploring ways of improving student skills.
Project Information LIteracy
http://www.youtube.com/user/ProjInfoLit
Big6 and Super3 Sessions - Learn then Lead!
MARCH 2009
Webinar: Big 6 Goes Primary! Teaching Information and Communications Technology Skills in the K-3 Curriculum By Barbara Jansen, Thursday, March 5 at 3:30pm EST
Learn about actual tools that are ready to use in the library or classroom and see sample developmentally appropriate lessons that can be used again and again to teach the Big6 [...]
Big6 Workshop - 3-2-1 Feedback
I did a full day BIg6 workshop in Helena MT on Feb 7, 2009.
As part of the assessment, the audience (approx. 100 educators) did a 3-2-1 summary:
3 things I learned…
2 things I want to know more about…
1 thing I will share/do on Monday morning…
Attached is a summary from the audience. These items give insights into [...]
Re-engaging!
Hi All -
I’m sorry for not blogging over the past 2 months. No excuses - we’re all busy! There is a backlog of comments to approve (including the usual 75% spam). I have some questions to post and answer.
If you have any other questions or comments, please do post here or in the context of [...]
Big6 Directory - We Need You!!
To All -
The Big6 Directory now has hundreds of schools and districts listed who use the Super3 and Big6. We have listings from almost all states and many countries.
http://www.big6.com/2008/08/28/big6-directory/
Again, we are doing this because we are constantly asked for the names of schools and districts using the Big6 or Super3.
You don’t have to be a [...]
