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Welcome to the discussion group dedicated to participants in the Big6 by the Month webinars and anyone else who is interested. Scroll through the messages to see questions regarding the topic for each month; we encourage you to respond. We also would like to hear your great instructional ideas for any stage of the Big6, and - of course - you are welcome to ask questions of the Big6 by the Month team at any time.

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Sandy Brand, Janet Murray3

8/10/17

Big 6 in middle school

Hi, Janet! I'm sorry for the loooooooong delay in getting back to you. I would love to contact

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Big 6 in middle school

Hi, Janet! I'm sorry for the loooooooong delay in getting back to you. I would love to contact

8/10/17

10/20/16

Free webinar November 14th

Is the Big6 obsolete? Heck, no! Join Mike Eisenberg in a content-packed webinar that emphasizes

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Free webinar November 14th

Is the Big6 obsolete? Heck, no! Join Mike Eisenberg in a content-packed webinar that emphasizes

10/20/16

8/10/16

Big6 aligned with ICT Literacy standards (revised)

The web page "Big6 Skills Aligned with ICT Literacy Standards" has been revised to

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Big6 aligned with ICT Literacy standards (revised)

The web page "Big6 Skills Aligned with ICT Literacy Standards" has been revised to

8/10/16

6/4/16

Forthcoming book (May, 2016): Big6 Curriculum

Now available! Order from Libraries Unlimited, Amazon (see sample pages) or the Big6 Store. On

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Forthcoming book (May, 2016): Big6 Curriculum

Now available! Order from Libraries Unlimited, Amazon (see sample pages) or the Big6 Store. On

6/4/16

3/17/16

SLC @ the Forefront FREE Webinar April 5th

Dr. Mike Eisenberg and Colet Bartow will present a free webinar to help educators preK–20, especially

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SLC @ the Forefront FREE Webinar April 5th

Dr. Mike Eisenberg and Colet Bartow will present a free webinar to help educators preK–20, especially

3/17/16

Janet Murray, Peggy George4

10/29/15

SLC@The Forefront Webinar on edWeb October 29th

Thanks, Peggy - Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 2:15:33 PM

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SLC@The Forefront Webinar on edWeb October 29th

Thanks, Peggy - Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 2:15:33 PM

10/29/15

8/25/14

Big6 videos (conversation during Twitter Chat August 21, 2014)

Also listed under "overview" on the Big6 Google Site: https://sites.google.com/site/

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Big6 videos (conversation during Twitter Chat August 21, 2014)

Also listed under "overview" on the Big6 Google Site: https://sites.google.com/site/

8/25/14

8/24/14

Archive of August 21st Twitter Chat now available.

Archive of August 21st Twitter Chat

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Archive of August 21st Twitter Chat now available.

Archive of August 21st Twitter Chat

8/24/14

8/15/14

Join us for a Twitter chat August 21st

NEW this year: join us for monthly Twitter chats! See dates and instructions on the Google site.

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Join us for a Twitter chat August 21st

NEW this year: join us for monthly Twitter chats! See dates and instructions on the Google site.

8/15/14

4/22/14

May: Culminating Activities

Describe the culminating project at your school. Did it include all six stages of the Big6? What did

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May: Culminating Activities

Describe the culminating project at your school. Did it include all six stages of the Big6? What did

4/22/14

3/18/14

April: Evaluation

Please share your strategies and instructional ideas for teaching students to evaluate their product

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April: Evaluation

Please share your strategies and instructional ideas for teaching students to evaluate their product

3/18/14

2/19/14

March: Synthesis

What methods do you use to help students organize the information they have collected? Share your

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March: Synthesis

What methods do you use to help students organize the information they have collected? Share your

2/19/14

Janet Murray, Nan Sirju- Rampersad4

2/6/14

Share a lesson!

Thanks for sharing your lesson plans, Nan. On Thursday, February 6, 2014 6:59:10 AM UTC-8, Nan Sirju-

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Share a lesson!

Thanks for sharing your lesson plans, Nan. On Thursday, February 6, 2014 6:59:10 AM UTC-8, Nan Sirju-

2/6/14

Colet, Janet Murray2

2/6/14

It's Complicated...but it Doesn't Have to Be

Great! Thanks, Colet. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:03:48 AM UTC-8, Colet wrote: HEre's a link

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It's Complicated...but it Doesn't Have to Be

Great! Thanks, Colet. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 11:03:48 AM UTC-8, Colet wrote: HEre's a link

2/6/14

1/19/14

Assessment in the Big6 by the Month program (conversation during January webinar)

While discussing the evidence we recommend collecting, a participant asked whether or not you could

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Assessment in the Big6 by the Month program (conversation during January webinar)

While discussing the evidence we recommend collecting, a participant asked whether or not you could

1/19/14

1/19/14

Big6 and Standards (conversation during January webinar)

A participant asked "is it mandatory that standards must exist to do the BIG 6 or can BIG 6 work

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Big6 and Standards (conversation during January webinar)

A participant asked "is it mandatory that standards must exist to do the BIG 6 or can BIG 6 work

1/19/14

1/13/14

February: Revisit and Reflect

To what audiences did you report? What format did you use? How will you use reports of student

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February: Revisit and Reflect

To what audiences did you report? What format did you use? How will you use reports of student

1/13/14

1/13/14

Survey questions: Logistics

In response to the question, "If we could improve one thing in the Big6 webinar series or ebook,

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Survey questions: Logistics

In response to the question, "If we could improve one thing in the Big6 webinar series or ebook,

1/13/14

Janet Murray, Colet2

12/22/13

What are "power" objectives? (conversation during October webinar)

For the complete Montana Library-Information Literacy Curriculum Guide, click here. On Friday,

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What are "power" objectives? (conversation during October webinar)

For the complete Montana Library-Information Literacy Curriculum Guide, click here. On Friday,

12/22/13

Janet Murray, … Colet4

12/22/13

December: Location & Access Strategies

Hi Nan, I'm curious about what type of marks are included on the report card for younger students

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December: Location & Access Strategies

Hi Nan, I'm curious about what type of marks are included on the report card for younger students

12/22/13

12/6/13

January: Use of Information Strategies

Ask questions or contribute your instructional strategies regarding Use of Information: How will you

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January: Use of Information Strategies

Ask questions or contribute your instructional strategies regarding Use of Information: How will you

12/6/13

Janet Murray, … Colet6

11/14/13

Educational standards in Trinidad and Tobago

Hi Nan, Thanks for describing your situation. It sounds like a great (and familiar) environment for

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Educational standards in Trinidad and Tobago

Hi Nan, Thanks for describing your situation. It sounds like a great (and familiar) environment for

11/14/13

10/25/13

Can the Big6 Skills be applied to any research question? (conversation during October webinar)

The Big6 Skills is an information problem-solving process that can be used whenever people need

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Can the Big6 Skills be applied to any research question? (conversation during October webinar)

The Big6 Skills is an information problem-solving process that can be used whenever people need

10/25/13

10/20/13

Re: Digest for b6month@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

These are awesome ideas for what to with this valuable evidence of student learning. The books would

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Re: Digest for b6month@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

These are awesome ideas for what to with this valuable evidence of student learning. The books would

10/20/13

10/17/13

November Information Seeking Strategies

In this month's webinar, we showed you Montana's strategy for evaluating websites: RADCAB.

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November Information Seeking Strategies

In this month's webinar, we showed you Montana's strategy for evaluating websites: RADCAB.

10/17/13

Janet Murray, … Craig Seasholes3

10/15/13

I like the idea of exit tickets, and the suggestions....but wonder what people do with the tickets

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I like the idea of exit tickets, and the suggestions....but wonder what people do with the tickets

10/15/13

10/13/13

Thinking about Information Seeking Strategies

2. Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources 2.2 Select the best sources This

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Thinking about Information Seeking Strategies

2. Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources 2.2 Select the best sources This

10/13/13

Janet Murray, indra simon2

10/10/13

Big6 and Super3

On Monday, October 7, 2013 10:28:24 AM UTC-4, Janet Murray wrote: Participants in the October Task

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Big6 and Super3

On Monday, October 7, 2013 10:28:24 AM UTC-4, Janet Murray wrote: Participants in the October Task

10/10/13

Janet Murray, Mike Eisenberg3

9/20/13

For October: Task Definition

Now listed on the October page on the Big6 by the Month Google site: https://sites.google.com/site/

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For October: Task Definition

Now listed on the October page on the Big6 by the Month Google site: https://sites.google.com/site/

9/20/13

Janet Murray, … Colet9

9/17/13

Overview webinar: your questions?

Yes, the Little Apple, not the Big Apple. That's MY library! On Monday, September 16, 2013 9:50:

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Overview webinar: your questions?

Yes, the Little Apple, not the Big Apple. That's MY library! On Monday, September 16, 2013 9:50:

9/17/13

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