Technology has enabled students to search and
utilize information from a diverse range of sources. One
mechanism that students turn to for additional resources is the
internet. This paper explores student interaction with an internet
resource, called the Training Laboratory. This resource has
multiple uses, including: 1) the training of laboratory teaching
assistants; 2) providing students an opportunity to develop prerequisite
laboratory skills; 3) reduce the workload of developing
resources when designing laboratory notes; 4) reduce the
duplication of learning fundamental laboratory skills in multiple
subjects; 5) provide a means to share resources to satellite
campuses; and, 6) provide a teaching tool to assist laboratory
demonstrators. Feedback from students and staff, three years
after implementation, indicate that this is an effective resource
that has enhanced learning in the laboratory.