Communication
Communication refers to two-way process of conveying information, ideas, feelings or opinions between two or more individuals either verbally or non-verbally through a channel.
However, the link and video attached to the left of this page leads to Sulbi's video about communication.
Collaboration
Collaboration is the ability for one to working with others even though they might different stand points and work well with them. This is a required skill for being able to be a well functional group member.
Communication and Collaboration
One can agree that collaboration requires communication, therefore one without communication cannot attain collaboration skills. In addition, students can communicate in order to complete a given group assessment even though they are afar from each other due to the ability to communicate. Therefore, collaboration takes a good part in these types of assessments because due to different types of learners included in the assessment, students take responsibility of different part of the assessment fitting one's strengths.
NB: The video and link attached to the left of this page lead to a YouTube video explaining the Digital Communication, Collaboration and Participation