Some of you are interested in medicine, some in kinesiology, some in the humanities, some in chemistry, physics, or math, and some of you are just plain interested. The world is very rich and some of your most productive discussions will be those which have an interdisciplinary perspective. So, collaborative learning is really about sharing perspectives and working together to solve problems. Everyone does a little work and a productive discussion ensues. We don't all have the time to do everything for ourselves.
Corporations now collaborate over the Internet as they no longer have large budgets for travel.
Often, many different departments, sometimes in different cities and countries, are working together. Ford has more than 500 World Wide Web sites for information transfer within the company. Boeing used the Internet and video conferencing for the development of its newest addition to its passenger jet fleet. Participation may mean contribution to the public discussion folders on topics such as the environment, or simply browsing various discussions in courses. You are encouraged to explore and participate wherever you find something interesting.