Big 6 Theory vs. Collaborative Inquiry Based Learning

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To help further my understandings of the suggested theories or frameworks to assist student to find, process and use information effectively on the internet I have created a comparison table. Within this table I have listed the key traits of each stage for both the Big 6 Theory (Eisenberg, 2006) and Collaborative Inquiry Based Learning (Chang, Sung & Lee, 2003). It is quite evident from examining the table that these two theories are quite similar. They both elicit a process for students to follow to sort through the masses of "stuff" on the internet to locate what they are looking for, in a time effective manner.

Both of the learning theories listed in the table support the three basic principles Kearsley and Shneiderman's (1999) Engagement Theory: an emphasis on collaborative learning, project-based assignments with a non-academic focus. If futures orientated learning managers utilize either the Big 6 Theory or the Collaborative Inquiry Based Learning approach in conjunction with the positive influences of The Engagement Theory learning gains will be reached for all students in a structured and engaging learning environment.