1. Collaboration
Walden University
By Tracy Snow

2. Collaboration Promotes
Best practices
Interaction
Interactivity
Development of critical thinking skills
Co-creation of knowledge
Reflection
Transformative learning
Palloff & Pratt, 2005
3. Need
Instructors are always looking for ways to improve student interaction in classes.They understand that collaboration online is different than that of face to face.They may not have the necessary tools to make this happen successfully (Palloff & Pratt, 2005).Increasing opportunity for interaction is critical for online learning.Collaboration allows this.
4. Why Online Collaboration
Working virtually is the next best thing that happened to us after the Fire and the Wheel. Working impeccably, across limitations, round the clock is the new way to work. Have you tried this way of working yet? I am talking about team work and collaboration. So for teamwork to be effective, its important for individuals to adopt modern practices and technologies that help.
5. Why Online Collaboration Tools
Wherever you are, share your work in a simple and efficient way. This is where good online collaboration tools come in. If youre contemplating adopting--or proposing the adoption of online collaboration tools, there are online collaboration benefits that may help you make a decision on this useful technology.Blogs, Wikis, and Skype are a few tools that enable people to communicate and collaborate online.
6. Collaboration tools
7. Engaging Tools
8. Engaging learners with tools
9. Dates of collaboration tools
10. Conclusion
Collaboration is very important for online instruction.The benefits of being able to connect any time and any place are immeasurable.The online learning environment brings about a sense of community and connection.Technology provides the tools used as a vehicle for communication and task completion.Tools have evolved to support content, communication, and collaboration. Online collaboration means students working together, expanding their learning experience through their work with one another through some type of medium.