Difference between revisions of "Collaborative Learning"

{{Term|COLLABORATIVE LEARNING|Instructional methodology in which learners work together. They engage in a common task to achieve a common goal, searching for understanding, meaning or solutions.  

Within the context of electronic communication, collaborative learning can take place without members being physically in the same location, using [[Learning Management System (LMS)|learning management system (LMS)]]. Collaborative learning refers here to a collection of tools which learners can use to assist, or be assisted by others. Such tools include [[E-Learning|E-Learning]], [[Chat Room|chat room]], [[Discussion Board|discussion board]], and application sharing. <ref> [http://www.evergreen.edu www.evergreen.edu] (23 July 2008), [http://www.unesco.org www.unesco.org] (23 July 2008), [http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia] (23 July 2008); Instructor Competencies - Standards for Face-to-Face, Online, and Blended Settings, James D. Klein, J. Michael Spector, B. Grabowski, Ileana de la Teja, 2004 </ref>}}