The Big 6

Information Problem solving with Technology

TILUSE

(there til you use it)

I. Task Definition- what do I need to do?

    A.  Define the information problem

    B. Identify the information you need in order to complete the task(to solve the information problem)

            1. Triangle 1
            2.  Triangle 2

II. Information Seeking Strategies: what can I use to find what I need?

    A. Determine the range of possible resources (brainstorm)

            1. Step Zero- what to do before searching
            2.  Four NETS for Better Searching

    B. Evaluate the possible sources to determine priorities (select the best sources)

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          1. Evaluating Websites
          2.  Kathy Schrock's Web Page Evaluation Criteria

III. Location and Access: Where can I find what I need?

    A. Locate Sources

        1. Internet Search Tools Quick Reference Guide
        2. 42explore
        3. American Memory
        4. MarcoPolo- Internet Content for the Classroom

  B. Find information within sources

IV.Use  of information: What information can I use?

    A. Engage the source( read, view, listen, touch)

        1. Trash and Treasure Method of Notetking
        2. Grapic Organizers
        3.  Family Education Network: Graphic Orgnizers

    B. Take out the relevant information from a source.

V.Synthesis: What can I make to finish the job?

    A.Organize information from multiple sources

    B.Present the information

            1. Designing Research Projects Students (and Teachers) Love

VI.  Evaluation: How will I know if I did my job well?

    A. Judge your product

        1.  RubiStar- Create Your Own Rubrics
        2.  Project Based Learning Checklists

    B. Judge your information solving process.