Research ModelsISP, Flip It, Big 6 Skills, Project Approach

Grace JohnsonEDUT 6215 Methods for Integrating Technology into the ClassroomJuly 18, 2011Summer Semester.

Definition of Information Search Process

Dr. Carol Collier Kuhlthau, 2004 According to Dr. Kuhlthau ,the information

search process is a model of a students holistic experiences in the process of information seeking.

There are three realms of experiences: 1. affective( feelings)2. cognitive( thoughts) 3. physical ( action)

Definition of Information Seeking Process Stages of Information Seeking Process: Initiation: Selection Exploration Formulation Collection Presentation

Definition of Information Seeking Process Initiation: given topic, students are aware of the lack of knowledge or understanding

and apprehension is common Selection: problem is identified within the topic and optimism and readiness to

research sets in Exploration: uncertainty in information leads to a dip in confidence Formulation: focus on topic leads to confidence Collection: when perspective on topic is formed confidence and involvement

deepens Presentation: application of new knowledge completed task brings satisfaction or

incomplete task brings disappointment.

Grade Level for Information Seeking Process Secondary Education: Middle and High School Grades 6-12

The Big 6 Skills: DefinitionMichael Eisenberg and Robert Berkowitz

The Big 6 Skill is information seeking process where students use 6 skills to research a topic.

The Big 6 Skills: Process

Task Definition: Define task, what questions need to be answered, information needed

Information Seeking: Brainstorm possible sources, select best sources

Location and Access: Locate the sources, where is the information within the sources

Use of Information: Read, listen, view, touch what information is useful? Take notes

Synthesis: Organize your information, Decide how information will be presented

Evaluation: Judge your product, Did you complete the task as required?, Did you complete all the Big 6 Steps

The Big 6 Skills Grade Level

Middle Elementary School Students Grade Levels 3-8

FLIP IT : Definitionby Alice Yucht

According to Alice Yucht is that a decision making framework can be used by personal and professional information processing needs.

FLIP IT: Decision Markers

F- focus on your topic L- link the appropriate resources I- input what you find P- payoff your findings IT_ intelligent thinking

FLIP IT: Instruction Usage

Middle School Students Grades 6-8

Project Approach:Definition

The Project Approach is defined as the information concepts and facts which are based on basic academic skills and scientific and technical skills while using the cooperative learning.

Project Approach: Phrases

Introductory phrase is based on background knowledge and what the students want to learn.

Second phrase is based on investigate, fieldwork and an emphasis on core curriculum

Third phrase is base on the teacher and students decision on how to celebrate what they have learned and the evaluation process.

Project Approach: Usage

Early Elementary Grades K-2

Comparison of the Information Search Process The three models: ISP, Flip It, Big 6 are alike in the

following ways: Used in the secondary school for middle grade students Include the students using a graphic organizer and a

pattern to research information

Contrast of the Information Search Process Project Approach is used in the early elementary age

group ISP , Flip It, Big 6 Skills are used in the middle grades Big 6 Skill and ISP used the Bloom’s for higher level

thinking ISP looked at the research and the emotional connection

in the research process.