I often simply start with a google search to get some basic information and try to find researchers or organizations with data that seems credible.
If I can find sources that do seem credible I will see who they cite as well, but I will then try a search using keywords to also look for any refuting evidence.
Often there will be a few researchers or authors that turn up as prominent primary sources of information on a topic. I will usually do some research to see if they have books or journal entries that are either online or available at a library.
Sometimes I will try to contact individuals directly to ask questions or sk what they recommend reading on the subject. People will surprise you with how receptive and helpful they are if you share an interest that they are passionate about.
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"The real power of technology is in what a teacher can do with it, not how it looks. I’ve observed teachers in classrooms who spent more time fiddling with and doodling on their smartboards than teaching their subject matter."
I agree with this statement, though have to say I would probably be one of the teachers you mention simply because I am trying to figure out how it works. As a student teacher, it is required to use tech nology in the classroom. In fact, it is one of the new teacher standards that must be addressed in your portfolio. However, I don't feel comfortable using it because I have not been educated about it. I am very excited about what I will learn in this class as well, and hope it will allow me to use technology in a powerful way.
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