Comparison between Collaboration modes by Marina Cousins

1. Comparison between Collaboration Modes
Advantages Disadvantages
Blackboard
Collaborate
• Two way communication process
• It is like being in a classroom
• Provides students with real time
discussion
• Freedom to raise issues that the student
is concerned about.
• Sessions can be recorded if other
students cannot attend.
• Limited to time & place for
communication to occur.
• Lecturers usually have an agenda
rather than student led.
• Requires internet connection
Wiki • Information is easy to update & change by
all students.
• No set time & date for students to attend
session.
• Shows development of ideas.
• Communication forum
• People can alter information which
might not be correct.
• One way communication forum
• Need internet connection
Skype • Two way communication process
• Verbal & Non-verbal communication
• Need internet connection
• Microphone headset required.
Discussion
Forums
• One way communication process • Internet connection required
• Delay in response times.
• Isolated experience by the students.