It is believed that use of the Internet by professionals, their team members and students has the potential to lead to more effective collaboration to benefit students with a visual impairment. Time can be saved. Electronic communication can provide respondents with time to reflect, prior to responding. Needed changes can be made in plans. All members can stay equally well informed.
Electronic communication evens the communication field.
Promising practices for using technology to facilitate communication, consultation, and collaboration can be generated and reported. Districts can be assisted to establish district-wide electronic communities. User acquisition of needed technology may be facilitated. Time savings of participating teachers and team members can be documented and reported to support the advancement of the use of connective technology. Increased confidence and skills of team members in the use of technology.