1. Define Information Needs
Define their information needs and identify effective courses of action in to conduct research, solve complex problems and pursue personal interests

1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the problem
1.2 Identify information requirements

2. Information Systems
Apply principles of organized information systems to learning endeavors

2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine range of sources
2.2 Evaluate to determine priority sources

3. Information Strategies
Demonstrate a command of information skills and strategies to locate and use effectively print, non print and/or electronic resources to solve problems, conduct research and pursue personal goals

3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources
3.2 Find information within sources

4. Information Processing
Apply evaluative criteria to the selection, interpretation, analysis, reorganization and synthesis of information from a variety of sources and formats.

4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (Read, View, Listen)
4.2 Responsibly extract relevant information

5. Application of Information & Technology
Use appropriate technologies to create written, visual, oral, and multimedia products to communicate ideas, information or conclusions to others.

5. Synthesize
5.1 Organize information from multiple sources
5.2 Present information

6. Evaluating Information Strategies
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of their own choices and uses of information and technology for problem-solving and communication.

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

7. Responsible Use of Information
Demonstrate the responsible and legal use of information resources, computers or other technologies, recognizing the attendant social responsibilities.

(Addressed in Big6tm 4.2, Item #5 - Grade 5 and up.)