International project-based learning is a promising educational method to
overcome the challenges of the 21st century for the higher education of students
in the field of information and communication technologies.
Focusing on the needs of the University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt,
Germany and the Xi'an Institute of Post and Telecommunications in Xi'an,
China the mission of this work is to design a solution how the advantages of
this educational method can be leveraged. Analyzing the tight relationship
between education, communication and communities identifies the essential
need for grokking -a holistic way of learning. The author presents a concept
for the twelve months of the introduction of international project-based
learning and reveals a novel approach to groupware systems supporting the
work in global projects. Combining scientific results with empathy through
local experiences was the strategy to ensure sustainability and cultural
awareness.