Selection of Candidates by Host Institution
Each year, AAOU will present the Young Innovator Award comprising one gold medal
and two silver medals for deserving candidates. Prior to the AAOU Annual Conference,
the academic sub-committee of the host institution shall shortlist 10–12 papers from
those who qualify the selection criteria.
Selection Criteria
- Candidates must come from AAOU Member institutions.
- Selection is based only on paper written by an Individual.
- Author of the paper must not exceed the maximum age of 40 years old by 1st
January of the year the Conference is held.
- Evaluation shall be based on the merit of the innovation (e.g.
teaching tool,
application software, approaches to student support, management tool etc.).
The author of the individual paper must submit his/her curriculum vitae highlighting the
experiences and achievements in endorsing innovations.
Adjudication Committee
Adjudication Committee comprising leading practitioners of open and distance learning
(ODL) in the region who are well known within the AAOU community will be appointed
by the AAOU President. The Committee comprises a Chair and at least two members,
who shall come from different institutions.
Assessment Procedure and Criteria
The shortlisted papers for the Young Innovator Award shall be forwarded via the AAOU
Secretary-General to the Adjudication Committee who shall then evaluate the papers
according to the following criteria:
-
Quality of innovation
- Relevance of the innovation to the theory and practice of ODL
- Uniqueness and originality of the innovation
- Success and impact of the innovation
- Innovative use of available resources
- Sustainability of the innovation
-
Quality of writing
- Frame/flow/line of thinking
- Quality of the supporting evidence
- Consistency of style
- Language (clarity and cohesiveness)
On the basis of an evaluation of the shortlisted papers, the Adjudication Committee
shall
present their recommendations to the AAOU President for endorsement. Once
endorsed by the AAOU President, the decision shall be final.
Selection of Candidates by Host Institution
Each year, AAOU will present the Best Practice Award comprising one gold medal
and two silver medals for deserving candidates. Prior to the AAOU Annual
Conference, the Academic Committee of the host institution will undertake to
shortlist 12–15 papers for the Adjudication Committee to consider.
Adjudication Committee
Adjudication Committee comprising leading practitioners of open and distance
learning (ODL) in the region who are well known within the AAOU community will
be appointed by the AAOU President. The Committee comprises a Chair and at
least two members, who shall come from different institutions.
The Committee will select the best six papers as finalists from the shortlisted
papers. The winners for the Best Practice Award will be determined by the
Committee after their assessment of oral presentations by the six finalists during
the Conference.
Assessment Procedure and Criteria
The shortlisted papers for the Best Practice Award shall be forwarded via the AAOU
Secretary-General to the Adjudication Committee who shall then evaluate the
papers according to the following criteria:
- Innovative practice developed to improve process/method;
- Potential for such practice to be replicated or for other institutions to adopt;
- Impact on ODL; and
- Quality of writing.
On the basis of an evaluation of the shortlisted papers, the Adjudication Committee
shall present their recommendations of the six finalists for further assessment of
oral presentations during the Conference.
At the oral presentation session, the following criteria will be assessed:
- Presentation content;
- Organisation and flow;
- Visual aids and posture/appearance;
- Delivery; and
- Ability to answer questions.
The Adjudication Committee will then make the final decision on the papers to be
awarded.
Selection of Candidates by Host Institution
Each year, AAOU will present the Best Paper Award comprising one gold medal and
two silver medals for deserving candidates. Prior to the AAOU Annual Conference,
the Academic Committee of the host institution will undertake to shortlist 12–15
papers for the Adjudication Committee to consider.
Adjudication Committee
Adjudication Committee comprising leading practitioners of open and distance
learning (ODL) in the region who are well known within the AAOU community will be
appointed by the AAOU President. The Committee comprises a Chair and at least
two members, who shall come from different institutions.
The Committee will select the best six papers as finalists from the shortlisted papers.
The winners for the Best Paper Award will be determined by the Committee after
their assessment of oral presentations by the six finalists during the Conference.
Assessment Procedure and Criteria
The shortlisted papers for the Best Paper Award shall be forwarded via the AAOU
Secretary-General to the Adjudication Committee who shall then evaluate the papers
according to the following criteria:
- Relevance of content to the theme and intended sub-themes of the conference;
- Contribution to ODL;
- Quality of innovation/analysis; and
- Quality of writing.
On the basis of an evaluation of the shortlisted papers, the Adjudication Committee
shall present their recommendations of the six finalists for further assessment of oral
presentations during the Conference.
At the oral presentation session, the following criteria will be assessed:
- Presentation content;
- Organisation and flow;
- Visual aids and posture/appearance;
- Delivery; and
- Ability to answer questions.
The Adjudication Committee will then make the final decision on the papers to be
awarded.