The Big 6

The Big 6 (http://www.big6.com/) is a framework created by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. It is a well known and widely applied approach to teaching information and technology skills all across the world. (2001 by Mike Eisenberg). The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for specific needs and tasks. The following are the 6 steps of the Big 6 Framework.


1. Task Definition
Define the information problem
Identify information needed
2. Information Seeking Strategies
Determine all possible sources
Select the best sources

3. Location and Access
Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
Find information within sources

4. Use of Information
Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
Extract relevant information

5. Synthesis
Organize from multiple sources
Present the information

6. Evaluation
Judge the product (effectiveness)
Judge the process (efficiency)


Kyle had a great idea that when implementing the Big 6 Framework to have it displayed in the classroom for the students to look at and refer to during the learning journey.