What are the Benefits of Publishing the Toolbox Online?
Some of the benefits of the Toolbox described above could have been accomplished through a more traditional print version of this resource. Yet, I believe the online publication of the text goes beyond what a print version could have contributed in several ways. First, I was surprised by the number of readers I have been able to reach. The Toolbox receives approximately 15,000 hits from more than 6,000 unique visitors each month. Second, the text is much easier to find than a printed book would be. A quick search in Google has led many a reader to my site. Consequently, I have received e-mail from educators all over the world, many of whom I am sure would never have seen a print version of the text. The e-mail has provided good dialogue with other professionals as well as opportunities for future collaboration. Additionally, more than 200 educational sites link to the Toolbox, making it a very accessible resource. Third, by publishing the text online, I am able to revise, update and ad
