How to help ELL students research without using
the GoogleNory Harris
Technology - Out of Context
Multimedia production (PowerPoint)
ftpProgramming
Instant Messaging
HTMLTelnet
Algorithms
Video production
E-Mail Word processing
Group discussion
Use of operating systems
Statistical analysis presentation
Database management systems
CAD/CAM
Copy/paste
Web page design
Graphics
Chat
Web browsing
Electronic indexes
Web searchingOnline catalogs
Electronic spreadsheets
Upload/download
Spell/grammar check
Brainstorming softwarePDAs
Inspiration
Hyperstudio
“To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and
have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the
needed information.”
American Library Association, 1989
Information Literacy
Rules
Classroom Policies and Rules….
Suggestions:
Big Six Research Skills
•Is an Information Problem-Solving Approach
•Was developed and copyrighted by Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. •Consists of six separate steps or tasks that help students focus their research, solve problems and make decisions.
The “Big6™”
Why should teachers use and teach the Big6 to ELL
students?
• To provide a model for research.
• To incorporate effective Technology skills.
Why Do We Need the Big6? • Can be differentiated to meet the learning needs of all
students
• Is a flexible, workable model
• Helps students become information literate citizens who are able to solve problems both in and out of the school setting
• Promotes collaboration between classroom teachers
• Easily integrates into all curriculum
What will the Big6 do for students?
Learn a skill they can apply to any problem at any time.
• Use essential information literacy skills and technology skills in context.
• Improve the quality of work.
What will this process do for the librarian?
• Help with collaboration• Help incorporate information literacy
skills–Web searching skills–Web site evaluation– Use of databases
What Students Will Learn - The Big6
Task DefinitionInformation Seeking StrategiesLocation and AccessUse of InformationSynthesis Evaluation
Task Definition• Define the Problem
• Identify the information requirements of the problem
Information Seeking Strategies
• 1. Determine the range of possible sources
• Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities.
Location and Access• 1. Locate sources (intellectually and
physically)
• 2. Find information within sources
Use of Information• 1. Engage (e.g. read, hear, view)the
information in a source.
• Extract information from a source.
Synthesis• 1. Organize information from multiple
sources.
• 2. Present information
Evaluation• 1. Judge the product (effectiveness)
• 2. Judge the information problem-solving process (efficiency)
How do we help students test Websites
• Who is the author or which institution sponsors this Web page?• Who is the audience?• What is the purpose of the information?• How current is the information? When was the website last
updated? • Is the content accurate and objective?• Is their information biased? • Is there contact information? • Does the website have the information you need? • Can you understand the language? •
Web Site Analysis Worksheet
• Activity
• Provide Topic: Water Cycle• Hand-out copies• Work in Pairs• Share Information
Big6 Rubric
Resources1. http://www.doe.mass.edu/odl/standards/itstand.pdf2. http://www.plagiarism.org/plagiarism-101/overview/3. Big6june05.ppt4. http://big6.com/pages/kids.php5. http://www.iste.org6. https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-
hard-vocabulary-words7. https://www.youtube.com/watch8. www.big6.org9. http://www.big6.com/kids/
Resources• http://big6.com/pages/lessons/lessons/big6-
writing-process-organizer.php• http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/
lesson_images/lesson915/WebSiteAnalysisWorksheet.pdf
• http://www.kyvl.org/kids/homebase.html• http://big6.com/media/files/Franklin-
Chow.Big6Posters.pdf• Padlet.com