Watch this animation which refers to the demands of collaboration in a changing society. As you watch make notes in answer to the following questions:

1. What are the key components of collaboration? 
2. How is collaboration "more than just teamwork"?
3. What roles can technology play in collaboration?
4. How can collaboration enhance learning?

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Video: The Collaborative Challenge: Making Quality Decisions Together in the Age of Complexity (16:33)

As you read the following two articles, make the connection between collaboration, innovative learning and real-world contexts

• Read more about what we mean by problem-solving in real-world contexts. 
• Read more about how real-world issues motivate learners.

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