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Eisenberg, Mike; Johnson, Doug; Berkowitz, Bob – Library Media Connection, 2010
There is clear and widespread agreement among the public and educators that all students need to be proficient technology users. Technology literacy is among the attributes that appear in nearly every set of "21st Century Skills." However, while districts spend a great deal of money on technology, there seems to be only a vague notion of what…
Descriptors: Technological Literacy, Communication Skills, Information Seeking, Search Strategies
Robinson, Laura Eisenberg – Library Media Connection, 2008
Information literacy is becoming more prominent in K-12 education and continues to be a vital part of university-level studies. In today's complex society, it's not enough to be able to read, write, and do math. People continuously need to identify and recognize their information needs, locate necessary resources, use the essential information…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Literacy, Elementary School Students, Educational Technology
Eisenberg, Michael B. – Library Media Connection, 2005
The focus of "Synthesis", the most visible part of the information problem-solving process, varies depending on the original task. Organizing information and presenting information are the two forms of Synthesis and they are very important for the students as they can save time and effort, and do a better job, by using technology in meaningful…
Descriptors: Information Skills, Problem Solving, Organization, Coordination
Eisenberg, Michael B. – Library Media Connection, 2005
The Big6 approach to information problem solving is widely used by students in the US. Use of Information is the 4th stage and marks a shift in focus from selecting and accessing information sources to using the information itself in a process that involves "critical thinking."
Descriptors: Information Sources, Information Literacy, Information Skills, Problem Solving