The Big Six

Developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. Around the world the Big 6 is commonly used in K-12 schools and education institutions, corporate and adult trianing programs. The Big 6 information problem-solving model is applicable whenever people need and use information. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for specific needs and tasks.
This application would be beneficial to students undergoing a course such as the Managing E - Learning. This would help students analyise problems to produce the best course of action.

1. Task Definition
Define the information problem
Identify information needed

2. Information Seeking Strategies
Determine all possible sources
Select the best sources

3. Location and Access
Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
Find information within sources

4. Use of Information
Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
Extract relevant information

5. Synthesis
Organize from multiple sources
Present the information

6. Evaluation
Judge the product (effectiveness)
Judge the process (efficiency)


Reference:
http://www.big6.com/