Introduction and Discussion Topics

Learner participation and collaboration are both critical components of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Both modalities require students to use a variety of technology to communicate and participate individually, and collaboratively with other students in learning teams. Facilitators and students both have influence and responsibilities when working together in a community learning environment.  

For the next several posts, the contributors to this blog will be discussing and comparing the difference between collaboration and participation when working in Learning Teams and as individuals in synchronous and asynchronous learning environments.

There will also be a discussion about how students and facilitators can influence a collaborative environment and their responsibility in building that community environment.