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Abstract-Collaboration is considered to be a key learning skill essential for success in the new global economy. Collaboration is labeled as a 21 st Century skill among Critical thinking, Creativity, and Information Literacy. Collaboration is also indicated as an important skill in Japanese Higher education. In this case study, an integrated groupware is applied to a higher education setting to a total of 480 students enrolled in a course entitled "Basic Seminar: Social Design". In the study, students utilized the groupware for class interaction and group work. Questionnaire evaluated the usage of the groupware and the perception of the students on collaborative learning. The study suggest for a solution for scaffolding system to further collaborative learning.

Geographic Information System (GIS) has become readily available and accessible than ever before. This technology offers a new representation of the geographical space. How can educators integrate this technology in their curriculum? What is the new aspect of literacy that is unique of geospatial technology? What skills are involved in digital spatial thinking? These are questions that are still needs to be answered. In this study, we would like to introduce a case study of how Google Earth (GE) was used in a Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) environment at a university setting. The study showed that using GE allows students to enhance the interest and understanding of social issues.