Best Trend-Setter Award is for an individual who has led the way, and been very active in transforming the teaching and learning ecosystem in any level of education. Judges will be looking for demonstrable evidence in relation to :

• Content - Expressing a unique point of view in relation to teaching & learning

• Design

• Creative

• Using multimedia elements (video, animation, audio)

• Interactive/ Dynamic

• User-friendly

• Attractive features

• Useful function/ added application

• Useful additional information for users

• Impact to the communities

• Added value

• Useful function/ added application

• Useful additional information for users

• Link to related websites

A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of electronic educational technology (also called e-learning) courses or training programs. This award seeks to recognise a self-developed LMS that has the potential to revolutionise the way learning is designed, delivered, supported, enhanced or managed. 

Judges will be looking for demonstrable evidence of ways in which:

• The self-developed LMS enhances the way that learning can be designed, delivered, supported, enhanced or managed.
• The self-developed LMS has brought benefits to end users.
• The self-developed LMS differs from its predecessors and/or competitors.
• Technical evaluation for Integration: can be accessed or used by various type of user in the same institution (administration, educators, students).
• Flexible: able to integrate with latest technologies features.
• Cost structure: the money spent on developing and running is substantial.
• Return of investment (ROI): ROI measurement on the impact of learning.
• User friendly: System features and layout are easy to use or understand.
• Learner-centred features: The system must focus on learners in terms of learner’s capabilities, goals, and involvement.
• Administrative component: Administrator can access student’s data such as their enrolment status, grades, payment, and other information.
• Product: Product should be multi-functional and match the system that already exists in the user’s company.
• Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM): System must able to stand with SCORM standard – system able to work in a variety of settings.
• Technical support: technical support is provided to minimise service interruptions.
• Systems that have already delivered benefits to end users will have a greater chance of success than those that are in development or only just launched. 

Judges will also be looking for demonstrable evidence of ways in which:

• The use of the LMS enhances the way that learning can be designed, delivered, supported, enhanced or managed.
• The use of the LMS has brought benefits to end users.
• Technical evaluation for Integration: can be accessed or used by various types of users in the same institution (administration, educators, students).
• Flexible: able to integrate with latest technologies features.
• Cost structure: the money spent on developing and running is substantial.
• Return of investment (ROI): ROI measurement on the impact of learning.
• User friendly: System features and layout are easy to use or understand.
• Learner-centred features: The LMS must focus on learners in terms of learner’s capabilities, goals, and involvement.
• Administrative component: Administrator can access student’s data such as their enrolment status, grades, payment, and other information.
• Product: Product should be multi-function and match the system that already exists in the user’s company.
• Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM): System must able to stand with SCORM standard – system able to work in variety of settings.
• Technical support: technical support is provided to minimise service interruptions.
• The use of the LMS that have already delivered benefits to end users will have a greater chance of success than those that are in development or only just launched.
• Supporting evidence from end users is required. Comments from single learners and end users will carry less weight than broader surveys or research.

Comments from leading commentators in the field will also carry some weight. Supporting evidence from end users is required. Comments from single learners and end users will carry less weight than broader surveys or research. Comments from leading commentators in the field will also carry some weight.

This award seeks to recognise creative excellence across the board, in terms of content, use of technology, and matching design to user and organisational needs, has led to a lasting, measurable and positive impact. The project may consist of a single intervention or a broader implementation of learning technologies. The target population may include employees, students, private individuals and other groups. The term ‘learning technologies’ can also be interpreted widely to include all forms of online content, and may incorporate such things as synchronous learning, use of social media, or mobile technologies. Judges will be looking for demonstrable evidence that:

• The project has been aligned to a clearly identified performance need.

• There is demonstrable evidence of an innovative and creative use of technology in information delivery and assessment method.

• Creative use of pedagogy or teaching strategy to support effective learning in e-Learning environment.

• There is demonstrable evidence of a successful creative implementation strategy, including alignment with organisational goals, engagement with key stakeholders, marketing, support and evaluation.

• The project has made an impact in terms of individual and organisational performance. The submission must include a summary of the analysis explaining

• how the creative solution in using learning technologies link to the learning need. Supporting evidence from learners and other stakeholders is required.

• Comments from single learners and stakeholders will carry less weight than broader surveys or research.

This award seeks to recognise open contents (PDF, files, PowerPoint, videos) that play a key role in the support of specific learning aims. We will recognise innovative uses of the video techniques, as well as the extent to which they lead to greater engagement, enjoyment and motivation, and provide a more effective learning experience than more traditional approaches. Judges will be looking for demonstrable evidence that:

There are many ways in which excellence may be judged: the views of stakeholders, the recognition of peers and professional colleagues and the responses of learners.

The judges will use all of these criteria as appropriate to judge excellence.

Supporting evidence from learners and other stakeholders is required.

Comments from single learners and stakeholders will carry less weight than broader surveys or research.

Through this award, we seek to acknowledge Micro-credential programs that meet high standards of relevance, quality, flexibility, interactivity, validity, reliability, recognition, and transferability in e-learning. This is to inspire and recognize innovative and effective micro-credential programs that provide learners with valuable and relevant learning opportunities that can enhance their professional growth, career prospects, and personal development. Judges will be looking at the evidence of:

1. Relevance: The Micro-Credential should be relevant to the theme of the carnival and the current and emerging needs of the learners, employers, and the industry. It should address the skills gap and the challenges faced by the learners and the industry related to e-learning.
2. Innovation: The micro-credential should demonstrate innovative use of technology and pedagogical approaches to e-learning. It should be at the forefront of new developments in the field.
3. Rigor: The micro-credential should be rigorous and challenging enough to ensure that learners have mastered the required skills and competencies related to e-learning. The assessment and evaluation methods should be valid and reliable.
4. Competency-based: The micro-credential should be based on clearly defined and measurable competencies related to e-learning. The learners should be able to demonstrate their mastery of the competencies through performance-based assessments.
5. International recognition: The micro-credential should be recognized and valued internationally, beyond the issuing institution or organization. It should lead to better job opportunities and career advancement for the learners.
6. Flexibility: The micro-credential should be flexible and accessible to learners with diverse backgrounds, needs, and schedules. It should offer multiple pathways for learning and assessment related to e-learning.
7. Portability: The micro-credential should be portable and recognized beyond the issuing institution or organization. It should be transferable to other institutions and employers.
8. Affordability: The micro-credential should be affordable and accessible to learners from different socioeconomic backgrounds. The cost should be transparent and reasonable.
9. Transparency: The micro-credential should be transparent in terms of the learning outcomes, assessment methods, and evaluation criteria related to e-learning. The learners should know what they are expected to learn and how they will be evaluated.

Inclusive Open Educational Resources Award recognizes resources that are designed to be accessible, inclusive, effective, and engaging, while promoting sustainability and social justice in e-learning. The award aims to inspire the development of high-quality, inclusive, and accessible educational resources that can benefit all learners. Judges will be looking for the evidence of:

Through this award we seek to recognize projects or initiatives that promote collaboration, engagement, impact, innovation, and sustainability in the e-learning community. The award aims to inspire and recognize efforts to build a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive e-learning community, where individuals and organizations work together to advance the field and promote excellence in education. Judges will be looking at these criteria: