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Eisenberg, Michael B.; Berkowitz, Robert E. – 2000
The Big6 is a complete approach to implementing meaningful learning and teaching of information and technology skills, essential for 21st century living. Including in-depth articles, practical tips, and explanations, this book offers a varied range of material about students and teachers, the Big6, and curriculum. The book is divided into 10 main…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Educational Practices, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Eisenberg, Michael; Berkowitz, Robert E. – Book Report, 1997
Illustrates how the "Big Six Skills" model of information problem solving (Task Definition, Information Seeking Strategies, Location and Access, Use of Information, Synthesis, and Evaluation) is a perfect match to the influx of technology in student research. Outlines two typical assignments that focus the Big Six perspective on the…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Information Literacy, Information Seeking, Information Technology
Kuhlthau, Carol Collier – 1987
This review of the research literature describes and discusses functional/information literacy in the age of computers and the resulting "information explosion," together with means by which students can become competent information users in the future and be enabled to lead productive, meaningful lives. Defined as comprising library…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education
Leh, Amy S. C.; Gazda, Russ – 1998
This article reports on two academic courses related to visual literacy: Videology and the Internet. The two projects are examples of how young learners can be educated and prepared for a visual world via courses in visual literacy. The article provides an overview of the impact of television on American society, describes each project, discusses…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Ability, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy