Engagement Theory VS Big6

After browsing through Kearsley and Shneiderman's text 'Engagement Theory' and Eisenberg and Berkowitz (2001) text 'Big6 Theory' I have come to the conclusion that I really value aspects from both learning frameworks. I believe the 'Big6' theory is certainly a great example of what occurs when students are learning but on the other hand, Kearsley and Shneiderman's theory focuses on engaging the learner's whilst using technology- based teaching, which is what needs to occur if productive learning is going to take place to begin with.

Because of this, I can not see any reason why Kearsley and Shneiderman's 'Engagment Theory' could not be used in conjunction with Eisenberg's and Berkowitz 'Big6' theory. To me, the 'Big6' theory is what commonly happens without thinking because that is what needs to occur for the learner's to understand. I believe before any of the Big6 theory 6 steps can occur however- (defining the task, seeking strategies, determining all possibilities, locating and acessing, using information, synthesising and evaluating students) (Eisenberg, Berkowitz 2001) Learning Managers need to be creating lesson plans that engage students to their full potential by working in groups on project based learning with authentic focuses. (Keirsley and Shneiderman, 1999)
When I become a Learning Manager, I am sure that my learning experiences will be based around both of these frameworks as they both have very important aspects within each of them. In today's society however, technology based learning is being pushed into place because it is how the students of the 21st century are engaging more within their work. My final thought is that if students aren't engaged in the first place then there is no point following through the Big6 theory steps because students won't be learning to their full potential or interested in what they are meant to be doing.

Reference List
Eisenberg, M. Berkowitz, B (2001) Big6 Theory, Skills Overview. Retrieved August 26 from
http://www.big6.com/2001/11/19/a-big6%E2%84%A2-skills-overview/

Kearsley, G. Shneiderman, B. (1999) Engagement Theory. A framework for technology-based teaching and learning. Retrieved August 26 from
http://home.sprynet.com/~gkearsley/engage.htm