ED392463 IR055849
Title: Computer Skills for Information Problem-Solving: Learning and
Teaching Technology in Context. ERIC Digest.
Author(s): Eisenberg, Michael B.; Johnson, Doug
Author Affiliation: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology,
Syracuse, NY.(BBB30993)
Pages: 6
Publication Date: March 1996
Sponsoring Agency: Office of Educational Research and Improvement
(ED), Washington, DC. (EDD00036)
Contract No: RR93002009
Report No: EDO-IR-96-04
Available from: EDRS Price MF01/PC01 Plus Postage.
Availability: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology, 4-194
Center for Science and Technology, Syracuse, NY 13244-4100 (free while
supplies last).
Language: English
Document Type: ERIC product (071); ERIC digests in full text (073)
Geographic Source: U.S.; New York
Journal Announcement: RIEJUL1996
Over the past
20 years, library media professionals have worked to move from teaching
isolated library skills to teaching integrated information skills.
Effective integration of information skills has two requirements:
(1) the skills must directly relate to the content area curriculum
and to classroom assignments; and (2) the skills themselves need
to be tied together in a logical and systematic information process
model. Schools seeking to move from isolated computer skills instruction
also need to focus on these requirements. Library media specialists,
computer teachers, and classroom teachers need to work together
to develop units and lessons that will include both computer skills,
general information skills, and content-area curriculum outcomes.
The "Big Six Skills Approach to Information Problem Solving"
is an information literacy curriculum, an information problem-solving
process, and a set of skills which provide a strategy for effectively
and efficiently meeting information needs. This model is transferable
to school, personal, and work applications, as well as all content
areas and the full range of grade levels. The Big Six Skills include:
(1) task definition; (2) information seeking strategies; (3) location
and access; (4) use of information; (5) synthesis; and (6) evaluation.
An addendum is included which presents skills and knowledge related
to technology that are not part of the computer and information
technology curriculum. Contains 24 references. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information; Assignments; *Computer
Literacy; Content Area Reading; *Course Integrated Library Instruction;
Elementary Secondary Education; Evaluation; *Information Literacy;
Information Seeking; *Information Skills; Integrated Activities;
*Problem Solving; *Skill Development
Identifiers: Big Six; ERIC Digests
