Module Five: The Big6 Information Problem Solving Model

In this module, I found learning about The Big6™ very interesting and useful. One of our main goals as educators is to help students develop problem solving skills and the Big6™ is a well designed framework for integrating technology. Use of an organizer for the appropriate grade level allows students to learn a process that if used consistently can be applied to most situations in life as well as projects for school. Once students learn to think through the steps then they will be able to choose which ones are needed when solving a problem. The steps are pull out and need not be completed in a linear order and every stage does not have to take a lot of time as indicated in the article The Big6™ Skills Overview written by Mike Eisenberg. “It’s the smarter solution—one that helps students develop the skills and understandings they need to find, process, and use information effectively.” Ultimately, students are successful and we as teachers feel accomplished as well.