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The basic affordances of virtual collaborative learning are to have the ability to synchronously and asynchronously communicate via an array of electronic tools, e.g.: group and discussion chats, wikis, and blogs, where application transparency is essential. The main barrier to virtual collaborative learning is the difficulty in achieving agreement when diverse viewpoints, cultural boundaries, acuity of thoughts, or different working and cognitive learning styles exist.<ref>5</ref>

Virtual collaborative learning systems can be divided into two main categories: action-oriented from where the participant’s knowledge is captured and shared or text-oriented which focuses on participants sharing knowledge via written communication.<ref>6</ref> Within these categories, the participants may

use a range of tools for both synchronous (e.g. chat, telephone conference, video conference) and asynchronous (e.g. threaded forum, document pool, e-mail)

communication.

<ref>{{cite web|last=Bukvova|first=Helena|title=Enhancing the Framework for Virtual Collaborative Learning: Comparison of two Case Studies|url=http://sprouts.aisnet.org/606/1/2006_03_Bukvova_Gilge_Schoop_EDEN.pdf|publisher=Sprouts|accessdate=9/17/11}}</ref><ref>6</ref>

The evolution of virtual collaborative learning systems will depend upon the participant's cognitive processes. The participant may adapt to the technology to change the way that they learn or the participant may utilize their learning and collaborative situation to optimize use the technology.<ref>7,8</ref>

== See also ==

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7. Principles and Grand Challenges for the Futures: A Prospectus for the Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Community" Eric Hamilton (2007).

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<ref>{{cite web|last=Bukvova|first=Helena|title=Enhancing the Framework for Virtual Collaborative Learning: Comparison of two Case Studies|url=http://sprouts.aisnet.org/606/1/2006_03_Bukvova_Gilge_Schoop_EDEN.pdf|publisher=Sprouts|accessdate=9/17/11}}</ref>