For Immediate Release

Big6 Learning Resources announces the release of Big6 TurboTools v1.02

March 1, 2005

Big6 Learning Resources announces the release of Big6 TurboTools v1.02. TurboTools is the foundation of a Big6 information literacy program for your school and provides an effective way to implement and teach information and technology literacy.

TurboTools is a software program for Windows and Macintosh, designed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, to help students become more productive and successful using the Big6 information problem-solving process. 

Big6 TurboTools helps you solve problems like these...

-       How do we teach kids to become world class researchers?
-       How do we help kids get better grades?
-       How do we help kids become independent learners?
-       How do we provide tools to help kids thrive in a complex, 21st century information-rich world?

TurboTools guides students through the Big6 process to create projects and complete assignments of all types from start to finish, including research papers and book reports. Some of the exciting tools integrated into Big6 TurboTools are: electronic resources for teachers, parents, and students, a powerful new tool for generating custom tests and evaluations, a student project manager, a built-in word processor, a citation/notes generator, an electronic dictionary, and a customizable report organizer and generator that is great for producing book reports, science projects, and numerous other structured documents.

"We felt it was time to develop a software tool to help educators implement the Big6 process in context of real needs, real curriculum, and real assignments. Big6 TurboTools will boost student performance and achievement through dramatic improvement of information problem-solving skills."    --Mike Eisenberg & Bob Berkowitz

About Big6 Learning Resources
Big6 Learning Resources, based in Seattle, WA, is the developer of Big6 TurboTools, a software solution designed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, the creators of the Big6 information research method. Call for more information at 888-342-Big6 (2446) or download a free demo.

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Contact:

Dixon Day
Big6 Learning Resources
888-342-Big6 (2446)
dday@big6turbotools.com
<http://www.big6turbotools.com>