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44 • Synchronous collaboration : Use a simple google doc, share it with your classroom and ask them to provide some knowledge or opinions on a certain topic. Similarly, you can use other crowdsourcing knowledge apps (e.g., padlet , dotstorming , menti and more). • Online collaborative learning 8 (OCL) is a form of group learning led online by an educator. Students are involved in problem-solving with their team, while educator facilitates the process providing guidance where needed. • Create polls to involve the members of the class in decision making. It makes them feel that their voice is heard and increases their sense of participation and belongingness (e.g., doodle) Related digital tools • Webchat platforms (e.g., skype, google hangouts, zoom, google meet) facilitate the communication between students and their educator outside the classroom. Most of the times, they allow screen sharing and sending files which is a way to exchange ideas and solidify project plans. • Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g., Moodle, Edmodo, Blackboard, Skillsoft) bring together the members of the class in a wholly digital learning environment (from asking simple questions about how students feel to share lesson material and start open discussions). • Cloud service apps (e.g., Dropbox, OneDrive, google drive, google docs) help to quickly build a streamlined collaboration where learners access the same file simultaneously to work, brainstorm, outline and organise. • Flipgrid is a simple app that allows you to create a discussion virtually. As an initiator, you can start a topic and invite your learners. Learners can record a short video and share it with the rest of the team. The result is a beautiful box of diverse ideas and opinions. 8 David L, "Online Collaborative Learning Theory (Harasim)," in Learning Theories , December 17, 2015 , https://www.learning-theories.com/online-collaborative-learning-theory-harasim.html.