AKaren was a chemistry student teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. Following graduation, she began a graduate program in Biochemistry working as a research assistant for 2 years. Her experiences working in informal science education programs for youths caused her direction toward preparing to teach science. She indicated that her motive was to guide students in becoming critical thinkers who participated in their own community. She expressed her belief that ‘‘all of the content objectives’’ for chemistry could be ‘‘met without computer-based technology’’. She felt that technology was ‘‘frivolous’’ and that students did not need expensive technology to learn the basic concepts—nor do they need technology to do ‘‘inquiry’’. In fact she said, ‘‘I see the most important objectives being met better without the use of technology.’’ For Karen, students need to understand ‘‘the complex relationship between economy, science, and technology’’ and the best way for them to gain this understanding is by ‘‘researching technologies’’ and then debating ‘‘the complexities and the issues’’