When this occurs, the nuts and bolts process of lab work no longer is the focus for students and teacher. Data collection becomes more efficient, more effective, and more accurate. Students verbalize theories and make conclusions based on their own learning. Teachers learn and grow with students and renew visions, energy, and intellect as well as improve teaching strategies, and enrich student-teacher relationships. For example, teachers facilitate student questions and problem-solving, and address the larger questions rather than dealing with how many beakers and Bunsen burners are needed for the lab activity.
Students see themselves as part of a larger global community.
Students make scientific presentations using technology as the tool and exchange ideas with a larger community of learners via Internet. Community members who work in technology will mentor TIP students, Student Technology Teaching Assistants, and Lab Assistants on appropriate work skills that will foster advanced avenues for exploration and sharing. Students communicate more effectively and share information with the scientific community. Computers are tools for learning. Students and teachers use computers to build models, make discoveries, create simulations, and ask big questions.