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CALL FOR ENTRIES
AWARDS 2014IMPACT
Who can enter?The awards are open to any individual, team or organisation from the corporate, education or public-service sector in the Asia–Pacific region.
Why enter?Submitting an entry is an innovative way to get exceptional profile for you, your team, your organisation and your solutions.
RECOGNISING THE EXCEPTIONAL IMPACT OF ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING & PERFORMANCE
A nonprofit amplifying the impact of learning and performance
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gold winner
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finalist
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES FRIDAY, 2ND MAY 2014
2© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Simply the bestEntering the awards is a powerful tool to:
• Reflect on your success and celebrate your achievements
• Review your performance and identify core strengths
• Motivate employees and encourage them to continue to deliver excellence
3© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Award winning companiesOver numerous years we have recognised and awarded some of the Asia Pacific’s leading organisations and their people; learning leaders who have amplified the impact of learning and performance across the working world.
A&G Training
Achieve Global
Adobe
Aegis Limited
Aframe
AIM (NSW)
Air New Zealand
Alertforce
Amalgamated Holdings Ltd
AMP
AMP Horizons
Anecdote
APA Group
APESMA
Army Learning Production Centre (ALPC)
ASK Learning
Aspin eLearning
Astra Zeneca
Atlantic Link
Auckland Council
Aurizon
Ausgrid
Austrade
Australia Post
Australian Autism Training Council
Australian Business Womens Network
Australian Customs & Border Protection
Australian Flexible Learning Framework
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
Australian Taxation Office
Australian Unity
B Online Learning
Babblewire Learning Group
BCA National
BCI Australia
BeChallenged
BeLearning
BHP Billiton
BIPA (Kingdom of Bahrain)
Blackboard
Blake Dawson Technologies
Blue Mountains City Council
Blue Rocket
Bupa Australia
Caltex Australia Petroleum
Canon Australia
Capabiliti
Capgemini
Catapult eLearning
Central Desert Training
CGU
Challenge National
Chubb Australia
Cigna
Cisco WebEx
Citrix
Cliftons
Clive Peters
Coates Hire
Collective Intelligence
Commonwealth Bank
Compass Group
Cornerstone OnDemand
Cricket Australia
Crown Melbourne Limited
Cubic Consulting
DBS Bank India
De’Longhi’
Dept Education, Employment & Workplace Relations
Dept of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries
Dept of Immigration and Citizenship
Digicast Productions
DOTS Talent Solutions
e3Learning
Edith Cowan University
eLearning Products
Electrolux
Elizabeth Arden
English Link
Ernst & Young
Evolve Studios
First Star Communications Ltd
Fleet Partners
Flexigroup
Fujitsu Australia
GCC Group
G-Cube
GE Customs Fleet
GrainCorp Limited
Grampians & Loddon-Mallee Health Services
GRC Solutions
Hager BR
Happening People
Harbinger Group
Headshift
HJ Heinz Co
Holmesglen Tafe
Hudson Australia
Hyundai Australia
Indigo Council (Nerds)
Inspire Group
Insurance Australia Group
InterContinental Hotels Group
IP Australia
IPL Australia
iSelect Insurance
IT Training Solutions
ITC Learning
Jeanswest
John Holland Group
Kaplan Learning Technologies
Karstens
Kenshido Int
Kineo Pacific
Learning Seat
Lend Lease
LexisNexis
Lion Nathan
Logan City Council
4© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Award winning companies (cont.)
Over numerous years we have recognised and awarded some of the Asia Pacific’s leading organisations and their people; learning leaders who have amplified the impact of learning and performance across the working world.
Logical Operations
Mainspring
Management Consultancy International
Mantra Group
McDonald’s Australia
Medeserve-Primed
Media Farm
Medibank Health Solutions
Medicare Australia
Melbourne Conference & Training Centre
Mentoring Works
METCOAL
Michael Hill Jewelers
Microsoft
Ministry for the Environment, NZ
MINTRAC
Mitsubishi
Monash Health Diagnostic Imaging
Money 101
MRWED
Murcotts Driving Excellence
National Australia Bank
National Disability Services NSW
National Safety Council of Australia
New England Institute of TAFE
Ngaā Manukura o Apopoā
NIIT Limited
Nine Lanterns
Nissan Motor Co.
Norton Rose Australia
NPS: Better choices, Better health
NSW Family and Community Services
NSW TAFE Western Sydney Institute
NT Depart of Employment, Education & Training
Oil Search
Online Learning Australia
OpenLearn
Operitel
Optus
Origin Energy
OurBizniss
Pandora Australia
Peoplebank
Pernod Ricard
Philips Dynalite Training Academy
PM Partners
Pollak Learning Alliance
PrimEd Pty Ltd
Prometric
Purple Learning
QBE
Qexeq
QR National
Queensland University of Technology
Questionmark
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA)
Raptivity
Real Institute
Royal Wolf Trading
Rydges Hotels
Safetrac
SAI Global
Salmat eLearning
Salvation Army
Santos
Savv-e
Saxons
Schneider Electric
SHARP
Skillsoft
SKYCITY
Sonic Foundry
South West Alliance of Rural Health (SWARH)
Sprout Labs
Stockland
Sumtotal ANZ
Suncorp
Superpartners
Sydney CTC
Sydney Water
Synapsys N.Z. Ltd
Sysdoc
Tabcorp
TAFE NSW Riverina
Talent2
Tallisman Pty Ltd
Tata Interactive Systems
Telecom New Zealand
Telstra
The Bernard Group
The eLearning eXperts
The Institute of Executive Coaching
The Maura Fay Group
The Skills Institute Tasmania
TheCyberInstitute
Thynne & Macartney
TNT Express Australia
Toll NQX Freight
Toolwire
Toyota Finance Australia
UnitingCare Community
University of New England
University of NSW
University of Queenslabd
V Training
Victoria University
Vitreous
VM Learning
Westpac Bank
William Angliss Tafe
Woodside Energy
Workstar
Xstrata Coal
Z Energy (NZ)
2and2
5© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Eligible regions
South Central AsiaAfghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Islamic Republic of Iran
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Jammu and Kashmir
South Eastern AsiaBrunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Viet Nam
Western AsiaArmenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Cyprus
Egypt
Georgia
Iraq
Israel
Kuwait
Jordan
Lebanon
Oman
Palestine
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syrian Arab Republic
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
Eastern AsiaDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea
Hong Kong
Japan
Macau
Mongolia
People’s Republic of China
Taiwan
Republic of Korea
Russian Federation
MicronesiaFederated States of Micronesia
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Nauru
Palau
MelanesiaFiji
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
Polynesia Cook Islands (NZ)
Niue (NZ)
Samoa
Tokelau (NZ)
Tonga
Tuvalu
PACIFIC
ASIA
Australia
New Zealand
6© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Award categoriesBest Talent1401 Learning Manager
1402 Learning Team
1403 Instructional Designer
1404 Online Facilitator
1405 Learning Partnership
Best Talent Management1406 Learning Organisation
1407 Performance (Leadership - Management - Coaching/Mentoring - Communication - Sales/Marketing)
Best eLearning Model1408 Blended
1409 Bespoke/Custom
1410 Online
Best Learning Program1411 Certification
1412 Compliance
1413 Induction
1414 (IT) Information Technology
1415 Occupational Health & Safety
Best New Technology Implementation1416 eLearning Adopter
1417 eLearning Widespread Adoption
1418 Deployment of a Hosted LMS
1419 Social Learning Platform
1420 Cloud Based Learning Solution
Best eLearning Design1421 Accessibility
1422 Audio
1423 eLearning Design Technology
1424 Game or Simulation
1425 Interactive Scenario
1426 Mobile App
1427 Rapid Authoring
1428 Video
Best Learning Services1429 eLearning Development Company
1430 Learning Provider
1431 Learning Centre
7© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
What the judges seek:• Easy-to-read, concise and factual information
• Points of difference whereby the entry stands out in terms of performance, innovation and results
• Clear and specific responses to the questions
• Evidence to back up the claims
• A focus on quality, not quantity.
Common over-sights:• Assuming that the judges ‘know’ your business
• Leaving the submission till the last minute (the most common mistake over the previous four years of the awards)
• Not involving other people
• Writing more than the allocated number of words
• Failing to really read and interpret the criteria
• Relying on the idea that ‘we’re good’ and not substantiating it.
Creating your entry:• Enteringtheawardsforthesecondtime?Makesureyoushow
‘enhancements’inyourentry.
• Maketime;don’tleaveyoursubmission‘tillthelastminute.
• Formasubmissionteam.
• Don’tleavethepreparationtoajuniorstaffmember.
• Prepareeachsectioninbullet-pointformfirstandthenfleshitoutsoyoucoverallpointsinthespaceallowed.
• Usebulletpointstohighlightthekeyoutcomes.
• Useonlytheallocatednumberofwords;thejudgesareadvisedtodiscontinuereadingaftertheentranthasreachedthewordlimit.
• Brainstormthequestionswithotherpeople.
• Highlighteachquestionatthebeginningofeachresponse.
• Usespecificwords,punctuatecorrectly,proofreadyourcompletedentryandspelloutanyacronyms.
• Havesomeoneindependentlyreviewtheentrybothalongthewayandwhenyou’vecompletedit.
Why enter?The purpose of the awards program is to:• Advance recognition of the impact that learning and
development have on organisational success
• Distinguish and acknowledge the impact that talented learning professionals have in cultivating and strengthening organisational capability
• Recognise the effectiveness, benefits and impact that learning technologies have in the modern learning organisation.
THE COST
The entry fee is modest compared with what
an organisation might pay in order to motivate
staff members. The motivational effect of
winning a LearnX Award is tremendous value
in terms of the lasting effect it has on morale,
as compared with buying meals, throwing
parties or having evenings out.
FEE PER ENTRY:
$125 (GST inclusive)
8© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Instructional Designer# 1403
The focus of this award is on a talented instructional designer who, by using instructional techniques, has created online and/or offline learning materials within a learning project and whose creative technical input has had a significant impact on employees’ learning and development.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Give an overview of your (or the entrant’)s instructional-design involvement within the learning project. (4 points)
• Demonstrate how your (or the entrant’s) instructional talent has had a significant impact on the learning project and on employees’ engagement. (6 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Demonstrate how your (or the entrant’s) instructional-design work has led the organisation and employees to better accept the learning project overall. (6 points)
• Show there was capacity to adopt new technologies and innovations to have an impact on employees’ learning. (4 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Learning Manager# 1401
The focus of this award is on a talented individual who’s managed a learning department or a learning organisation and who’s had a significant impact on workforce performance by way of following best practice, increasing employees’ skill sets and empowering employees.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Give an overview of your (or the entrant’s) learning-management function in the organisation or department. (4 points)
• Demonstrate how you or the entrant have had a significant impact on staff development, facilitated gains in employees’ skill sets and empowered other professionals. (6 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Demonstrate how your (or the entrant’s) experience and talent have had an impact on workforce performance. (6 points)
• Explain the capacity to adopt new strategies, meet challenges and innovations, and increase the cost effectiveness of learning. (4 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Learning Team# 1402
You may enter a team from one or more organisations.The focus of this award is on three or more highly talented team members who’ve managed a learning project and had a significant impact on workforce performance, increased employees’ skill sets and empowered employees.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Give an overview of the learning team’s involvement in the organisation. (4 points)
• Demonstrate how the team has had a significant impact on staff development, including gains in employees’ skill sets and overall effectiveness of organisational learning. (6 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Demonstrate how the team and learning project/s have had an impact on workforce performance. (6 points)
• Prove there was capacity to adopt new ideas and innovations and to meet organisational learning and development challenges. (4 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Best talent
9© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Learning Partnership# 1405
You may enter multiple departments or organisations involved, whether they’re internal and/or external. The focus of this award is on a learning-project partnership that’s had a significant impact on employees’ learning and development.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Give an overview of the learning partnership in the context of the business, and identify the relationship strategy. Why was an organisational-learning partnership required? (4 points)
• Demonstrate employees’ performance and the challenges they faced before the partnership and learning project were rolled out. (6 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Demonstrate how the aim of the learning partnership was to have a significant impact on employees’ and organisational performance, what the project’s targets were and the methods planned for measuring the targets. (6 points)
• Provide evidence of the impact after the learning project was rolled out, including the project’s cost effectiveness and how employees were empowered as a result of the project. (4 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Online Facilitator# 1404
The focus of this award is on a talented online facilitator who has developed and maintained an effective online program, and whose online facilitation skills have had a significant impact on employees’ learning and development.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Give an overview of your (or the entrant’s) online facilitation skills within the online learning program. (4 points)
• Demonstrate how your (or the entrant’s) online facilitation skills has had a significant impact on the learning program and on employees’ engagement. (6 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Demonstrate how your or the entrant’s facilitation skills has led the organisation and employees to better accept the online learning program overall. (6 points)
• Show there was capacity to adopt new technical expertise and innovations to have an impact on employees’ online learning. (4 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Best talent
10© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Performance# 1407
The focus of this award is on a performance management training program that has highly impacted the skill-sets of a talented individual or team. Categories in this award include: leadership, management, coaching/mentoring, communication, sales and marketing.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation require a performance-
management training program? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the program was
rolled out? (2 points)• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what
performance criteria underpinned the program? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an
impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the learning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Learning Organisation# 1406
The focus of this award is on an organisation that provides continuous learning opportunities for its employees, uses innovative ideas and technologies to share learning, and links learning outcomes to organisational goals and performance.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• What principles/values were used to support the learning organisation strategy? (2 points)
• How were these principles/values integrated and communicated across the organisation? (2 points)
• What specific leadership processes underpinned the strategy? (2 points)
• What were the principle KPI’s connected to the strategy. (2 points)
• How was the continuous learning cycle integrated and accepted by employees? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• After implementation what was the strategy’s impact on individual, team and organisational performance? (7 points)
• What innovative ideas and technologies were used, and how did they perform? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Best talent management
11© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Online# 1410
The focus of this award is on a training program in which the learning is delivered solely online.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation require an online learning
model? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the program was
rolled out? (2 points)• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what
performance criteria underpinned the program? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an
impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the learning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Bespoke/Custom# 1409
The focus of this award is on a tailor-made learning program.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation require a tailor-made
learning solution/program? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the Bespoke/
Custom solution/program was rolled out? (2 points)• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what
performance criteria underpinned the Bespoke/Custom solution/program? (3 points)
• What types of Bespoke/Custom advancements/methods did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an
impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the learning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the Bespoke/Custom program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the Bespoke/Custom program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Blended# 1408
The focus of this award is on a blended-learning program for which two or more delivery methods have been used.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Why did the organisation require a blended-learning model? (3 points)
• How did employees perform before the program was rolled out? (2 points)
• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what performance criteria underpinned the program? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)
• Was the learning design a success, and did the program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Best eLearning model
12© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Compliance# 1412
The focus of this award is on a training program an organisation requires in order to comply with internal policy and/or external regulations. This award will be judged in three sectors; corporate, public service and industry specific.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Why did the organisation require a compliance training program? (3 points)
• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what performance criteria underpinned the program? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the learning-design team bring about? (4 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)
• Was the learning design a success, and did the program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Certification# 1411
The focus of this award is on a training program in which a certificate of competency is issued to employees.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation require a certificate training
program? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the program was
rolled out? (2 points)• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what
performance criteria underpinned the program? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an
impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the learning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Best learning program
13© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Occupational Health & Safety# 1415
The focus of this award is on a training program that’s been implemented to ensure employee health and safety.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation require an occupational
health and safety training program? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the program was
rolled out? (2 points)• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what
performance criteria underpinned the program? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an
impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the learning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
(IT) Information Technology# 1414
The focus of this award is on a training program an organisation has implemented to up-skill employees in current and/or emergent information technology products and services.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation require an IT training
program? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the program was
rolled out? (2 points)• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what
performance criteria underpinned the program? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an
impact on employee performance? (2 points)• Was the learning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Induction# 1413
The focus of this award is on a training program anorganisation has implemented to effectively initiate new employees into the business. This award will be judged in three sectors; corporate, public service and industry specific.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation require an induction training
program? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the program was
rolled out? (2 points)• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what
performance criteria underpinned the program? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the program was rolled out, how did it have an
impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the learning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Best learning program
14© The LearnX Foundation, 2013
Deployment of Hosted LMS# 1418
The focus of this award is on a hosted learning-management system that the organisation has recently deployed in order to solve various training-management challenges.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Why did the organisation have to deploy an LMS? (3 points)
• How did the learning-design team manage training before the LMS was hosted? (2 points)
• What was the organisation’s LMS selection process? (3 points)
• What key LMS features were you were looking for? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Could the LMS be customised to the organisation’s learning strategy? (2 points)
• After the LMS was hosted, how did the technology have an impact on employees’ learning and performance, and was it effectively supportive of training management? (3 points)
• Was the LMS cost effective? (3 points)
• Did the LMS have enough content development capability? (2 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
eLearning Widespread Adpotion# 1417
The focus of this award is on an eLearning project that’s delivered across a large section or the entire organisation.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why was there a requirement to implement an
eLearning program across the organisation? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the eLearning
program was launched? (2 points)• As part of the plan or strategy for the eLearning
program, what were the underpinning performance criteria? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the eLearning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the eLearning program was launched, how did it
have an impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the eLearning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
eLearning Adopter# 1416
The focus of this award is on a newly introduced eLearning program that an organisation has introduced into its traditional-style training methodology.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation have to implement an
eLearning program? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the eLearning
program was launched? (2 points)• As part of the plan or strategy for the eLearning
program, what were the underpinning performance criteria? (3 points)
• What types of delivery method did the eLearning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the eLearning program was launched, how did it
have an impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the eLearning design a success, and did the
program measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the program cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the program at the workplace, and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Best new technology implementation
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Cloud Based Learning Solution# 1420
The focus of this award is on a cloud based learning solution that enables staff to create, deliver and manage online training.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Why did the organisation need a cloud based learning solution? (3 points)
• How did the learning-design team administer training before the solution was implemented? (2 points)
• What was the organisation’s cloud based learning solution selection process? (3 points)
• What key features were you looking for? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• After the solution was implemented, how did it have an impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)
• Was the solution a success, and did the solution measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the solution cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovations were used to integrate the solution at the workplace and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Social Learning Platform# 1419
The focus of this award is on a social learning platform that enables employees to share their expertise to support skills and provide immediate access to relevant knowledge and discussions.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation require a social learning
platform? (3 points)• How did employees perform before the platform was
initiated? (2 points)• As part of the learning plan or strategy, what
performance criteria underpinned the initiative? (3 points)
• What types of delivery systems did the learning-design team bring about? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• After the platform was initiated, how did it have an
impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)• Was the learning design a success, and did the
platform measure up to the organisation’s performance criteria? (2 points)
• Was the platform cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the platform at the workplace and how effective was technology at supporting the learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Best new technology implementation
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eLearning Design Technology# 1423
The focus of this award is on an eLearning design technology that significantly advances the effectiveness of course design on the web.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• How does the eLearning design technology advance content development, and ultimately improve the learning experience for the learner? (6 points)
• Are there any elite stand-out features? Are they user friendly and what is their key design purpose? (4 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Is the eLearning design technology interactive with other solutions, and can designers develop common output? (6 points)
• How does the new technology product differ from other products in use today? (4 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Audio# 1422
The focus of this award is on audio-rich content for which components such as electronic sound, music or voiceover narration were used.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• How was the audio concept developed? (2 points)
• What types of content, such as visuals, screen text or bullet points, was the audio produced for? (3 points)
• How was the audio technically produced? (3 points)
• How does the audio affect the learning experience for individuals and/or groups? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Was the audio customised, and were any narrative interactions designed? (2 points)
• How did the audio have an impact on the learning experience, and how did learners react to the content? (2 points)
• Was the production of the audio cost effective? (2 points)
• What innovative ideas or solutions were used to integrate the audio in the content? (2 points)
• Why is the solution unique? (2 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Accessibility# 1421
The focus of this award is on an eLearning project that improves accessibility for employee learning. Entries in this category include online training programs and/or technology solutions/tools.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Why did the organisation need to eliminate and/or reduce inequities in employee learning? (5 points)
• As part of the eLearning strategy, what performance criteria underpinned the project? (3 points)
• What types of accessibility challenges did the learning-design team encounter? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• After the project was implemented, how did it have an impact on employees’ performance? (2 points)
• Was the project a success, and did it meet learner’s expectations? (2 points)
• Was the project cost effective, and did it meet budget targets? (3 points)
• What innovative ideas and/or solutions are used to continually support accessibility for employee learning? (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Best eLearning design
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Mobile App# 1426
The focus of this award is on a mobile app design that extends the organisations LMS and is designed for learners and trainers to access content on-the-go across mobile and tablet devices including iOS and Android platforms.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• What platform did you chose for the app (iOS or Android and why. (2 points)
• What device/s where used and detail the functionality of the app? (2 points)
• Did the app have to comply with any specific standards? (2 points)
• What type of learning content did the app need to access? (2 points)
• What challenges did the design team encounter and what was the solution? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Did the app contain audio, voiceovers, animations images, text only, simulations etc? (2 points)
• Were the users able to sync their information remotely back to the LMS? (2 points)
• How did users respond to the app for learning? (2 points)
• Did the app prove cost effective and what has been the general impact of the app on workplace learning? (2 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Interactive Senario# 1425
Entries in this category are to include learning-experience electronic media in which multiple interactive elements are used.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Why did the organisation have to design interactive scenarios for learning? (3 points)
• How was the main concept developed? (2 points)
• What types of technology and element, such as multimedia, flash, 3D, quizzes or checkpoints, were used in the learning design? (3 points)
• How is the learner engaged with the interactive scenario? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Was the interactive scenario customised, and how were all the elements pulled together in the design? (2 points)
• How did the interactive scenario have an impact on the learning experience, and how did learners react to the content? (2 points)
• Was the interactive scenario cost effective? (2 points)
• What innovative ideas were used during the production? (2 points)
• Why is the solution unique? (2 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Game or Simulation# 1424
The focus of this award is on electronic media that’s designed for learning-experience games in which video, consoles, computers, mobile devices and/or game-based phone apps are used.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Why did the organisation have to design a game or
simulation for learning? (3 points)• How did the design team effectively align the game or
simulation with the learning objectives? (2 points)• What constraints did the game or simulation entail,
and how did the learning-design team overcome them? (3 points)
• How do groups or teams play, share or use the game or simulation? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Was the game or simulation customised, and were any
novel interactions designed? (2 points)• How did the game or simulation have an impact on the
learning experience, and how did learners react to the content? (2 points)
• Was the game or simulation cost effective? (2 points)• What innovative ideas were used to assimilate the
game or simulation for workplace learning? (2 points)• Why is the solution unique? (2 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Best eLearning design
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Video# 1428
Entries in this category are to include a learning-experience video that’s intended for use on one device or multiple devices.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Why did the organisation have to design a video for learning? (3 points)
• How was the concept developed? (2 points)
• What constraints did production of the video entail, and how did the learning-design team overcome them? (3 points)
• What type of learning project, such as a mini-lecture, an interview, a demonstration or a dramatisation, was the video designed for? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Was the video solution customised? (2 points)
• How did the video have an impact on the learning experience, and how did learners react to the content? (2 points)
• Was the production of the video cost effective? (2 points)
• What innovative ideas were used to assimilate the video solution for workplace learning? (2 points)
• Why is the solution unique? (2 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Rapid Authoring# 1427
The focus of this award is on learning content for which a rapid authoring tool is used for quick and effective responses to learning-design challenge.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• In relation to using a rapid authoring solution to
design the learning content, why was a quick response required? (3 points)
• How was the eLearning concept developed around using a rapid authoring tool? (2 points)
• What constraints did the rapid authoring solution entail, and how did the learning-design team overcome them? (3 points)
• How did the rapid authoring solution perform for learning design, and did it meet design expectations? (2 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points• Was the rapid authoring tool customised, and what
types of interaction were designed? (2 points)• How did the rapid authoring tool have an impact on
the learning experience, and how did learners react to the content? (2 points)
• Was the rapid authoring tool cost effective, and were savings made in relation to design development times? (2 points)
• How effective was the rapid authoring tool in relation to learning design? (2 points)
• Why is the solution unique (2 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for
two referees who support the entry.
Best eLearning design
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Learning Centre# 1431
The focus of this award is on purposely designed, quality controlled learning and development centre that is maintained by advanced technical and client support.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
Prove how the learning centre meets various standards?
• Uses a quality online system for room bookings, course registrations and management (5 points)
• Offers quality service, options and flexibility on room set-ups, bookings, timings and catering. (5 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• Maintains appropriate skilled staff, a clean environment and welcoming atmosphere (4 points)
• Uses the latest classroom technology hardware/software, internet connectivity combined with technical assistance. (6 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Learning Provider# 1430
The focus of this award is on an external learning and development provider that has successfully delivered a workforce training program on and above its agreed assurances to the client.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
Prove how the learning and development provider met client requirements?
• Delivered quality management L&D consultancy services pre and post training delivery (4 points)
• Utilised its expertise in scoping, designing and delivering highly effective learning content (3 points)
• Delivered flexible, blended and customised training interventions using simulations and innovative technologies (3 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
Prove how the learning and development provider impacted organisational development.
• Built people capability through increased competence and skills-sets assessment 24/7 (8 points)
• Tracked, measured and reported on all phases of the training (2 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
eLearning Development Company# 1429
The focus of this award is on an eLearning development company that has created a high quality ‘industry specific course’ for a client/s using expert talent, innovative practices, technical capability and support mechanisms.
CRITERIA
PART A 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• What was the course descriptor? (3 points)
• Explain the collaborative framework used to engage industry subject matter experts. (3 points)
• How did the eLearning development company successfully project manage the course brief, within budget and timeline? (4 points)
PART B 500 words maximum; score out of 10 points
• What challenges did the design phase occur and how were they effectively controlled. (3 points)
• Explain the development phase and the model used to create high level consistent learner engagement. (4 points)
• Describe how the course was deployed and the support management system used. (3 points)
PART C Score out of 5 points
• Provide an e-mail address and/or a phone number for two referees who support the entry.
Best learning services
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SubmissionPURPOSE
To recognise and reward individuals, teams and organisations who have leveraged learning and supporting technologies in order to deliver value and significantly impact business results.
TIMEFRAME
Entries: COB Friday, 2 May 2014 Winner announced: Friday, 9 May 2014 Presentation date: Tuesday, 14 October 2014 Presentation time: TBA Presentation venue: Melbourne Convention Centre
WHO CAN ENTER?
The awards are open to any individual, team or organisation operating in an Asia–Pacific country and who have implemented or released a learning solution from January 2012. Entries that are implemented or released outside this timeframe won’t be considered. A ‘team’ is defined as being any group that’s come together for the specific purpose of undertaking and completing a project. The team members can be from within one organisation or can have come together from multiple organisations.
ENTRY OPTIONS
You can enter one or multiple awards. You can use the same program or solution in order to enter various award categories as long as you meet the specified criteria.
ENTRY SUBMISSION
You can enter the awards by using the Word-template documents provided at www.learnx.net. Alternatively, you can create your own template or PDF and follow the criteria that are set for each award. Please include any links and/or additional back-up documentation with your entry.
You can pay online and/or download the application form in this brochure or pay by phoning +61 2 9688 6576.
Entries can be sent in any of the following three ways:
E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 61 2 9688 6807 Post: LearnX Foundation Awards, L7, 91 Philip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
Supporting material must not exceed 10 pages and must be supported with one or more of the following:
• A live URL link
• A video – webcast link
• A simulation link
• A screen-capture link
• Relevant passwords, instructions and so on (If the judges can’t gain access to the live product, demonstration or simulation, they’ll reject it.)
• Marketing materials, brochures, proof of analysis, client–user feedback sheets and survey findings.
If you’re providing information on a CD or a USB or as other hard-copy material, please send it to the LearnX Foundation’s mailing address.
ASSISTANCE
To clarify any point outlined in this brochure, please phone the awards team on +61 2 9688 6576 or e-mail [email protected].
INVESTMENT
Award entry costs $125 (GST inclusive), and you must submit payment and have it cleared by the deadline date in order for the judging panel to consider your entry.
Multiple award entries are acceptable, and a separate fee is applicable for each award entry. Payment, by way of credit card, money order or cheque, is to be made out to the LearnX Foundation. An additional fee of $125, GST inclusive, is applicable if you wish to attend the awards presentation.
JUDGING
The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into either before or after the judging. The quality of the LearnX Impact Awards is such that you may need to include confidential information as part of your entry. The LearnX Foundation guarantees that this information will be restricted to the LearnX Impact Award judges and remain strictly confidential. All submitted materials will be deleted and/or destroyed after the judging process.
AWARDS ACCEPTANCE
Winning entrants are obliged to have a senior delegate attend the awards presentation to accept the award. Failure to attend the awards presentation might entail withdrawal of the award.
RETURN OF ENTRIES
Entries and other accompanying material won’t be returned, but each entry will be acknowledged, via e-mail or phone, as having been received.
CARE OF ENTRIES
Although the organisers will take all reasonable care, they won’t accept any responsibility or liability for entries that are lost or damaged.
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