VU Polytechnic wins 8 LearnX Awards in 2021

Victoria University (VU) Polytechnic's Course Development and Design teams have been internationally recognised as leaders in quality eLearning models and systems, and digital product design and development.

LearnX is one of the premier international learning and development awards programs across the education and public service sectors.

Matt Cooke, General Manager Course Development and Design, says:

“Congratulations to all involved in ensuring VU Polytechnic continues to provide innovative and high quality education and training support to both staff and students. This is 100% a team effort by an incredible team of VU Polytechnic professionals, and shows the abundant energy, commitment, creativity and innovation that is continually shown in the face of what has been a very challenging year.”

Collectively, the team placed in eight awards at the LearnX Live 2021 Virtual Summit and Awards Show.

Platinum Awards

Best Talented Team – Learning and Development

• Awarded for the uniqueness of skills, knowledge and capabilities of team members.
• Won by VU Polytechnic’s Learning Systems team.

Best E-Learning Initiative – Widespread Adopter

• Awarded for eLearning initiative that saw an improvement in experience and completion rates for staff induction modules.
• Won by VU Polytechnic's Product Development team.

Diamond Awards

Best Pandemic Response – Learning & Development

• Awarded for fast ability to transition teaching online and provide ongoing support during a global pandemic.
• Won by VU Polytechnic’s Course Development and Design team.

Best Pandemic Response – Technical Skills Training

• Awarded for success in developing a technical skills training project that provides a real world tactile interface and reacts as it would in an authentic real life situation.
• Won by VU Polytechnic’s Product Development team.

Best Learning & Development Project

• Awarded for supporting staff to confidently teach in digital learning environments and improve digital capabilities.
• Won by VU Polytechnic’s Learning Systems team.

Best eLearning Design – Interactive Scenario

• Awarded for building an interactive game-style design using electronic media elements designed for an enhanced eLearning experience.
• Won by VU Polytechnic’s Product Development team.

Gold Awards

Best Pandemic Response – eLearning Design

• Awarded for building a module that supported staff transition to work from home safely.
• Won by VU Polytechnic’s Product Development team.

Best Pandemic Response – Hard Skills Training

• Awarded for success in developing a hard skills training module transferring face-to-face learning into a digital platform with real life simulations.
• Won by VU Polytechnic’s Product Development team.