Persuasive+Presentation+Storyboard

I think it would be interesting to use examples the students will understand to convey the significance of learning this process - something like finding a specific piece of clothing in a disorganized closet - complete with images for the introduction. I like the way Dr. Eisenberg created "chaos" with words then put them in a bullet pointed list to show order in his video/powerpoint.

Should we show how the process works for a specific task - similar to Dr. M's example for the Inquiry Process on the sample wiki? If we choose this, we'll have to choose something relevant to their lives -


 * Task Ideas: ** finding a job, choosing a cell phone package, applying for a scholarship,

I like this idea. I thought it might be a good attention getter or "hook" to start out with a picture of a student surrounded with all types of information, piles of books, a cell phone, a computer, a PDA, etc. And then use the statistical data from Dr. Eisenberg's video about information overload. And/or we could talk about getting out of the "googling" habit--something to get the student's attention.(maybe have a picture of a google search page with 1,800,000 results) And then begin our argument for using the Big6. I can set up a picture with my daughter. Once we have their attention, we could introduce the six steps using one of the examples you mentioned (I like choosing a cell phone, but I think the students would be more interested in the actual cell phone instead of the cell phone package). Hi Monica, I like your ideas. Please see my reply in the discussion.

Here are sources for copyright free images: http://ls5443.wikispaces.com/Web_2.0

Should we add the the sub tasks from the Eisenberg ppt/video slide 36? i.e. Task Definition: Define the problem; Identify the information needed. Info Seeking Strategies: Determine all possible sources; Select the best sources. Location and Access: Locate Sources; Find information within sources. Use of Information: Engage (read, hear, view); Extract relevant information. Synthesis: Organize information from multiple sources; Present information. Evaluation: Judge the result (effectiveness); Judge the process (efficiency).

Also, where should we add the persuasion that Big6 is the best?

//images conveying information overload.//
 * ===** Task Definition **=== || === ** Information Seeking Strategies ** === || ===** Location and Access **=== || === ** Use of Information ** === || === Synthesis === || === Evaluation === ||
 * Slide 1:

Sometimes too many choices can be overwhelming! || Slide 4: You can research anything that interests you in school or in real life. || Slide 6: Another step is Location and Access.

Find reputable Websites.

Is there a store at your mall with helpful salespeople?

Does your librarian know just the source you need?

Do you know someone who has a phone about which you want detailed information? || Slide 8: Engage (read, hear, view, etc.)

If you plan to spend a small fortune, be sure you get what you want!

Educate yourself about the products.

Extract relevant information Remember what features you originally thought important Don’t be distracted by “bells and whistles” || Slide 9: Organize information from multiple sources.

Gather information from Websites, experts, and friends.

Present results

Tell your parents about the “best” phone ever! || Slide 10: Judge the results (effectiveness)

Did your research result in a more informed decision? Did you get a better phone because you had more information?

Judge the process (efficiency)

Was this process successful? Did you get the phone you wanted? || is a dynamic process that can be applied to all aspects of problem solving by helping you narrow and target your problem.
 * Slide 2: The Big6

Let's say you need a new cellphone... || Slide 5: The next step might be Information Seeking Strategies. (The 6 steps do not have to be in order!)

What are your options?

You might search online, Go to a store, Ask others for opinion: //some images of this?//

Select the best option/s. || Slide 7: A freeze frame of a consumer guide for cell phones. (I'm not sure about copyright though.) || || || The Big6 Strategy is great because it is simple to use and can be applied to all kinds of research. ||
 * Slide 3: The first step of the Big6 is Define Your Task.

Do you need only a new phone, or also a new package?

Just a phone? Okay. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||