electronic information resource literacy

Provides instructions for using the "Big6" research method and scenarios for applying the technique to research conducted on the Internet.

Discusses how to use the Big6 method to teach information and communications technology skills to kindergarten through third grade students, and describes lessons and activities. Includes a CD-ROM.

Explains to librarians, teachers, and administrators how to teach the Big6 approach to information problem solving, incorporating it into classroom and subject-area curriculum at various grade levels, and implement a Big6 program district- to statewide.

Presents ideas designed to promote understanding of the Big6 approach to information and technology skills instruction; discussing specific strategies for building Big6 skills into new and existing instructional programs.

A handbook designed to help teachers, librarians, administrators, students, parents, and community members learn about the Big6 approach to information and technology skills instruction, use the Big6 process in activities, and implement a Big6 program in classrooms, libraries, schools, and labs.

Contains articles, tips and explanations, and advice from "The Big6 Newsletter," a publication dedicated to promoting a six-step approach to problem-solving and decision-making, including task definition, information seeking strategies, location and access, use of information, synthesis, and evaluation.

Provides instructions for using the "Big6" research method and scenarios for applying the technique to research conducted on the Internet.

An educator's guide that addresses information literacy in grades nine through twelve; providing lesson plans, assessments, and exercises correlated to AASL and ACRL standards.

Presents questionnaires, handouts, activities, posters, and other tools designed to help students learn about research, covering the areas of efficient searching; plagiarism; evaluation of authors, Web sites, and one's own work; organization; and communication.

Describes errors, hoaxes, and scams on Web sites and explains how to identify, avoid, and counteract them, covering such areas as news and entertainment hoaxes, charity scams, and misinformation on medicine, business, legal advice, and Internet security.