IMS Global Learning Consortium Announces 2008 Learning Impact Awards Recipients

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The Learning Impact Awards are designed to recognize the most impactful use of technology worldwide in support of learning. This unique program evaluates established, new, and research efforts in context at an implementing learning institution. Finalists will be selected to showcase at the annual Learning Impact conference and a panel of global experts are asked to perform the final rankings at the conference.

Platinum Awards (top three rankings):
Platinum

Gold Awards:
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Silver Awards:
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Bronze Awards:
Bronze

Learning Impact Leadership Awards:

  • Learning Object Repository in Taiwan (LORT) – Taiwan
  • CRM Boosts Retention at DePaul – USA
  • Classroom Capture with Mediasite at Villanova University – USA
  • No LMS? No Problem! Enrich QTI and Common Cartridge Framework, Ucompass.com, Inc. – USA
  • LIBS 150, Information Literacy and Research Methods at University of Maryland University College – USA
  • The FLUID Project – Canada
  • The TransformAble Project – Canada
  • Teachers’ Domain Accessibility Features – USA
  • Wimba Drives Cross-Continental Collaboration for US-Brazil Consortium on Technology Integration – USA / Brazil
  • The Le@rning Federation Learning Objects and Support Services – Australia
  • eXe Open Source Authoring Tool – New Zealand

The following “best in category” awards were also designated:

  • Best Corporate Training Solution: learn eXact at Volkswagen Group Italia – Italy
  • Best Learning System: learn eXact at Volkswagen Group Italia – Italy
  • Best National or Regional Repository: Learning Object Repository in Taiwan (LORT) – Taiwan
  • Best Enterprise Learning Administration Platform: Jenzabar’s Internet Campus Solution at Peirce College – USA
  • Best Assessment Support: WebPA at Loughborough – United Kingdom
  • Best Student Success Solution: CRM Boosts Retention at DePaul – USA
  • Best Rich Media Solution: Sharestream Rich Media Service at Georgetown University – USA
  • Best Classroom Capture Solution: Tegrity Mini-Studios at University of Central Florida – USA
  • Best Learning Consortium: Tennessee Board of Regents Online Campus Collaborative – USA
  • Attendees Favorites:
    • eXe Open Source Authoring Tool – New Zealand
    • No LMS? No Problem! Enrich QTI and Common Cartridge Framework – USA
    • ATutor – Accessible, Adaptive, Online Learning – Canada
  • Best Mobile Learning Solution: MyWay: Usable and Accessible Made-To Measure Learning Materials – Spain
  • Best Course Solution: LIBS 150, Information Literacy and Research Methods at University of Maryland University College – USA
  • Best Personalized Learning Solution: ATutor – Accessible, Adaptive, Online Learning – Canada
  • Best Open Source Learning Platform: ATutor – Accessible, Adaptive, Online Learning – Canada
  • Best Research Project: Teachers’ Domain Accessibility Features – USA
  • Best Learning Collaboration Tool: Wimba Drives Cross-Continental Collaboration for US-Brazil Consortium on Technology Integration – USA / Brazil
  • Best Digital Learning Content: The Le@rning Federation Learning Objects and Support Services – Australia
  • Best Organizational Repository: Online Learning Environment at University of Wollongong supported by The Learning Edge – Australia
  • Best New Learning Project: Online Learning Environment at University of Wollongong supported by The Learning Edge – Australia
  • Best Academic Program Solution: Online Learning Environment at University of Wollongong supported by The Learning Edge – Australia
  • Best System or Country Solution: Schools Online Curriculum Services – Australia
  • Best Learning Content Authoring Tool: eXe Open Source Authoring Tool – New Zealand
  • Best ePortfolio: New Zealand Open Source Virtual Learning Environment and eLearning Network – New Zealand
  • Best K-12 Schools Solution: Schools Online Curriculum Services – Australia
  • Best Higher Education Solution: Tennessee Board of Regents Online Campus Collaborative – USA
  • Best Graduate School Solution: Online Learning Environment at University of Wollongong supported by The Learning Edge – Australia

 

The attendees at the Learning Impact conference Summit on Global Learning Industry Challenges represent the world’s leading providers of education and learning technology and services. For more information on the Learning Impact conference of which the LIA awards are a part, see http://www.imsglobal.org/learningimpact2008/agenda.html .