Most innovative new learning hardware or software product

As we have seen repeatedly over the past 30 years innovative new hardware and software products have the potential to revolutionise the way learning is designed, delivered, supported, enhanced or managed. This award seeks to recognise such products.  

Judges will be looking for demonstrable evidence of:  

• How the new product enhances the way that learning can be designed, delivered, supported, enhanced or managed.
• The benefits that the new product has brought to end users.
• How the new product differs from its predecessors and/or competitors.  

Note that this category is designed to recognise hardware and software products themselves and not specific learning interventions that might have made use of them.  

Products 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.  

Use of Additional Media

Submissions may be accompanied by any or all of the following if you feel they will add value:  

• A short video file (maximum 5 minutes in length).
• URL links to additional material, such as a demo of the programme or product.
• Slides or static screen displays (maximum of 12).  

Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions (Point 2(vi)) relating to the use of additional media.  

Presentation to the Judging Panel

Those shortlisted in this category will be required to give a short presentation to the judging panel.

More to follow.