Why Collaboration?
Collaboration is working together to achieve a shared goal.
Collaboration is all about the power of multiple brains focussing on one solution. Similar to a bike race, an individual rider can rarely overpower the collective momentum of the main group. Just like a group of bike racers can use each other to draft, a group of thinkers can solve a common problem collectively, in a way that encourages efficiency and focus. When you collaborate with others you tap into the power of the collective. Think of it as a small version of crowd sourcing; using the intellect of many to solve a common problem.
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(Michael Cardus, 2009)
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Collaboration allows for the mutual benefit of the whole, through concepts such as teamwork, open sharing, diversity of thought, flexibility and ideation. As an instructor, you can take advantage of these concepts to create authentic learning experiences that will stick with students because they have experienced them. Take a look at the tools below and investigate how they can best be used in a collaborative way. Learn how your group can become better and stronger collectively.
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Collaborative Tools
The following is a list of collaborative tools available to use.
Wikis Blogs Twitter Virtual Learning Online Communities
Environments
Environments
Using Collaborative Applications
The following link is a Google Document that is designed to be used as a collaborative tool. Please click on, or use the following URL on your own device. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IhbPdIZu6GBxHdgWgUe2o6g_FVeqFLu0vZ5khugWXp4/edit?usp=sharing
Resources
Group Discussions by EET Staff.
EET Staff. . (2014, January 24) Retrieved from http://www.lc2.ca/item/156-kollaborateio
EET Staff. . (2012, May 2). Group Discussion. Retrieved , from http://lc2.ca/item/32-group-discussion
Robertson, C. (2013, November 6). Student Collaboration: Managing Learner Expectations. . Retrieved , from http://lc2.ca/item/137-student-collaboration-managing-learner-expectations
EET Staff. . (2014, January 24) Retrieved from http://www.lc2.ca/item/156-kollaborateio
EET Staff. . (2012, May 2). Group Discussion. Retrieved , from http://lc2.ca/item/32-group-discussion
Robertson, C. (2013, November 6). Student Collaboration: Managing Learner Expectations. . Retrieved , from http://lc2.ca/item/137-student-collaboration-managing-learner-expectations