Celebrating individual and organisational achievements in e-learning, the Virtual Awards have been created by online learning provider, Virtual College, to recognise the staggering growth in e-learning.1

As the name suggests, these awards were held online, in keeping with the subject, and took place on 21th October 2013.

Entries were invited by Virtual College for 6 sector specific awards, from social housing through to councils and construction and 3 categories which were open to any industry sector.

Shortlisted entries for each category were judged by an independent panel including awards sponsors such as NICIEC, PACE and the Housing Ombudsman.

On the day of the awards, there was a series of announcements broadcast via social media channels. These linked to videos featuring highlights from finalists and revealed the winner for that category.

Sue Twist, Change Manager at ISS Facility Services – Integrated Solutions, winners of the Construction Sector Award, said: “We are absolutely delighted to win this award. The roll out of our e-Learning programme has been very successful with the majority of staff keen to participate in each module.

“I am sure once they know their hard work has been recognised by winning this award, it will provide even more encouragement!”

Peter Hilliard, Virtual College’s Marketing Manager, commented: “We have over one million online learners and think there are huge benefits in communicating our customers’ best practice to a wide audience.”

“The format of the Virtual Awards ticks lots of boxes. Time and resource pressures mean people often struggle to justify attending remote events.

“Although the awards are virtual, the winners will receive real trophies in addition to the kudos generated through subsequent publicity.”

The winning entries were:

Most effective use of e-learning in:

Construction ISS Facility Services – Integrated Solutions

Councils Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Education Appris

Health & Social Care Maggs Day centre

Safeguarding West Mercia Probation Trust

Social Housing Southwark Council Group of Tenants Organisation

Best internal marketing campaign Wigan Council

Best use of resources

to make e-learning accessible to all staff Manchester City Council

Most effective roll out strategy Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association

For further information, please contact:

Roger Moore, Virtual College

Tel: 01943 605976

Email:[email protected]

About Virtual College

Virtual College has developed into one of the UK’s leading providers of total solutions within the e-learning arena. Its key objective is to help enhance the traditional learning solution through the careful integration of technology.

Founded in 1995, today Virtual College has over 1 Million registered online learners and this is growing at a rate of over 800 a day, across both public and private sectors. The company has developed a comprehensive product range, including over 200 online courses, accessed via the company’s own Learning Management System, as well as offering a complete content design and development service.

Additional information is available at www.virtual-college.co.uk

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Name: Roger Moore
Company Name: Virtual College
Town: Ilkley
Country: United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01943605976
Language: English