The document discusses collaboration in online classrooms. It promotes deeper learning through active involvement, problem-solving, initiative, creativity, and critical thinking. A sense of community and rapport must exist for collaboration. Students must communicate freely and depend on each other. The free exchange of ideas enriches everyone. Effective collaboration involves participation, shared purpose, sharing information, structure, technology, and reflection. It prepares students for teamwork and virtual environments in the workplace. Successful groups have clear goals and tasks based on strengths, while unsuccessful groups lack communication and organization. Stages of group development include forming, norming, storming, and performing. The document provides tips for instructors to incorporate collaboration through icebreakers, community-building,