What is Collaboration?

• The action of working with someone to

produce something.

Collaborative Software
• Collaborative software or groupware is application
software designed to help people involved in a
common task to achieve their goals.
• Development of Computer Networks and
Networking Technologies have increased the
collaboration and software choices available
 Different
Collaboration Tools
Different Apps For Collaborate
in the Classroom
Which applications are you familiar with ?
The Poll link will be provided to you on the zoom Chat
How Collaboration
Tools Benefit Students?
 Allows Meaningful interactions.
 Increased positive engagement.
 Faster access to Knowledge.
 Improved development of higher-
order thinking, communication, and
leadership skills.
 Better student preparation for social
and employment situations.
Example –
Launching a new brand of biscuit
in a large confectionary company.
Example - Launching a new
biscuit in a large confectionary
company.

 Allows for greater flexibility.

 Increased productivity.
 Reduces costs.
 Cultivates a team environment.
 Increased accessibility of documents and resources.
 Gives you a competitive edge.
Limitations and Concerns of using
Collaboration Tools
 Information Overload
 Information security risk
 Depend on technology infrastructure
 Limited features available in free versions
 Unauthorized data sharing
 Increase the odds of a data breach or compliance violation
 Greater potential for data loss
 Training needed in some applications