What is the difference between cooperative and collaborative learning?

During The Interlink workshop in the States, my friend Khalofah al sherey asked an important question.  The question was what is the difference between collaborative and cooperative learning. We all tried to think of an answer to his question. After the session I went online and found many results. At the beginning I thought there was a difference but, I could not put my finger on it. After the discussion I became very interested in knowing the difference. 

To start with, the two words ; cooperate and collaborate do not mean the exact thing. that what lead me to think there was  difference in meaning.  I read these articles and I would like to share it with the group. I think it was a good question and a good discussion.

Links related :

CL1 - FAQs: "Collaborative versus cooperative learning?"

A Definition of Collaborative vs Cooperative Learning

Cooperation vs Collaboration

Collaboration vs. Cooperation Dr. Adizes blog

 Cooperative and Collaborative Learning

TVTC English program Football Tournament 2010 Jeddah - interview with Teacher Billal

Thank you

I would like to thank our teachers in the program and around the world for thier efforts to help students learn and develop. The world is celebrating Teacher's day and I would like to share with you my love and respect for your team effort to make a difference in students lives.

When I started teaching 22 two years ago, few hours before walking into my first class, my coordinator told me " Samir remember that teaching is not a job. it is a mission ". His words are still ringing in my ears. when I ever feel tired or burned out, his words give me comfort and helps me to hang on.

There are many teachers who have inspired us when we were  students and there are many teachers who still inspire us in our community and around the world. We thank you all for your great efforts and your strive to make this world a better place.