Technology Within the Big6 Framework
Adapted by Roberta A. Johnson
Fall, 2001, with permission from Michael Eisenberg, PhD

"We live in an increasingly complex... information and technology-rich world. Information and technology skills are the “new basics.” Being able to find and use information more effectively and efficiently is essential to the success of students of all ages – pre-K through adult."
        From the Big6 Website

Use

Technology
1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the problem.
1.2 Identify the information needed.
 Email, newsgroups, video conferencing (CUSeeMe), desktop conferencing, groupware, brainstorming software
2. Information Seeking Strategies  
2.1 Determine all possible sources .
2.2 Select the best source.
 Online catalogs, CD-ROMs, World Wide Web, Search Engines, AskERIC, KidsConnect, online discussion groups, email.
3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources.
3.2 Find information within sources.
 Online catalogs, World Wide Web, Search Engines (Google, Alta Vista, Lycos, Ask Jeeves), AskERIC, KidsConnect, telnet, ftp, email.
4. Use of Information  
4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view).
4.2 Extract relevant information.
 Upload/download, print, word processing, copy and paste, outliners, spreadsheets, databases (for analysis of data)
5. Synthesis  
5.1 Organize information from multiple sources.
5.2 Present the result.
 Word processing, desktop publishing, graphics, spreadsheets, database management, multimedia, presentation software (PowerPoint, HyperStudio), Web site creation.
6. Evaluation  
6.1 Judge the result (effectiveness).
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency).
 Spelling/grammar checkers, email, online discussion, MOO, IRC, CUSeeMe, desktop conferencing, groupware.