Information Literacy

OVERVIEW

Big 6 Information for Teachers and Students

1. Task Definition

Questioning Toolkit - Questioning strategies from Jamie Mackenzie.
A Taskonomy of WebQuest Tasks - This site does a great job of explaining the different types of tasks that can be explored. It's useful for getting ideas for research projects, even if you're not developing a WebQuest. Also look at the Top, Middling, and New matrices at the WebQuest Portal site for ideas.
Topic Triangle - Good instructions for narrowing/broadening a topic.
KWHL Chart

2. Information Seeking Strategies

Brainstorming - A technique and example for using brainstorming with students.
Keywords: Starting Points - A public library site with a good strategy for developing keywords for searching.
3M Keyword Method - From the WebQuest site, a method for determining keywords and setting up successful Internet searches.
Primary and Secondary Sources
Web page Evaluation - An excellent tool for determining the value of a web page. Includes a downloadable format.
Rockwell Schrock's Boolean Machine
Kid's Tools for Searching the Internet
Internet Search Tools - A Quick Reference Guide - A one page guide that lists search tools according to their best use.
Choose the Best Search for Your Information Needs
Read•Write•Think lesson plans for selecting best resources (grades 3-5).
Research Building Blocks: Hints About Print
Research Building Blocks: Selecting Electronic Resources
Tips for Effective web Searching

3. Location and Access

4. Use of Information

5. Synthesis

6. Evaluation