Class collaboration

Well, in order to describe how a class blog promotes collaboration, I thought it important to know exactly what the word collaboration meant. It is a long word and has many meanings, but my favorite way to look at it was through this definition- Collaboration is a process where two or more people work together toward a common goal by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus. (Wikepedia) A class blog would be the perfect means to encourage collaboration because everyone has access to the same information, there are blogs of similar interests, and each person contributes. A class blog combines different opinions and points of view into one place so it is collaborative by nature. Then, when people observe other's blogs and provide feedback and understanding, as well as recieving input on thier own ideas, collaboration is strengthened.