Communication /Collaboration

Collaboration requires communication: Effective communication is essential for collaboration. Collaborators must be able to clearly express their ideas and thoughts, actively listen to others, and provide constructive feedback.

what is collaboration?

 According to (Dillenbourg, 1999)    mutual engagement of participants in a coordinated online project to solve an issue. . It involves individuals or groups coming together, sharing their knowledge, skills, and resources, and coordinating their efforts in order to achieve a shared outcome that is greater than what each individual could accomplish on their own. 

what is communication?

Maguire, P., & Pitceathly, C. (2002). explaains that communication  is the transmission of information over a digital medium, such as the internet, using binary code (0's and 1's). It involves encoding, transmitting, and decoding information in a digital format. Examples of digital communication include email, instant messaging, social media, video conferencing, and digital broadcasting. 

importance of collaboration and communication 

It is true that many prefer face to face collaboration for effective communication but due to technology changes it essential to be a digital citizen, know how to collaborate online, share ideas and handle feedback online as it is require 21st century skill.  

effective collaboration  and communication skills for teachers and learners 

Hussain Al-Qahtani, M. (2019) also discussed the the skills as  follows, teamwork is the ability to work effectively as part of a team, contribute ideas, and support team members in achieving shared objectives. Flexibility is being open to different ideas and approaches, adapting to changing circumstances, and accommodating diverse viewpoints. Active listening to others, understanding their messages, asking relevant questions, and providing appropriate feedback or responses. Empathy is understanding and acknowledging others' emotions, perspectives, and experiences, and responding with compassion and sensitivity.