What are the differences between collaborative and cooperative learning?
The term collaborative generally refers to those learning techniques that emphasize student-to-student interaction in the learning process, while the term cooperative is used where students are required to work in small groups, usually under the guidance of the instructor. Q. How can collaborative learning be implemented online? In a variety of ways. Collaboration can be synchronous, that is, occurring in real-time, for example via the use of chat-rooms, or asynchronous, for example via the use of email or discussion lists. Team members need never meet face-to-face indeed, they may be from different countries or cultures, and have completely different life experiences. Q. What are the differences between face-to-face and online collaborative learning? This is an interesting question. When online, one is cut off from a whole range of social cues that might otherwise come into play, such as body language, smiles, gestures, etc. Also, since participants usually cannot see each other, they
