The Learning Design Community (LDC) Awards celebrate the creativity and dedication of educators and learning designers. If you’ve built a learning activity that gets students engaged and is rooted in strong pedagogy, we’d love to see it in the spotlight.
This page will guide you through:
- How to submit your template step by step
- What makes a submission eligible
- The award categories
Two: in order to take part in the LDC Awards, your template must first be shared in the Learning Design Community.
Step-by-Step: Submitting your template
1. Access your space, and select your design
From August 2025, you’ll see a Submit to community button in your space (you must be using the new Learning Design System view to see the submit button. If you cannot see it please reach out to your partner manager).
2. Provide details around the design
You’ll be asked to include:
- Title – give your design a clear name.
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Description – explain what your activity is about.
(Optional, but highly recommended) add extra context such as:- Learning outcomes students can achieve
- Why and how you created the design
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Tips for educators who might want to use it
💡 The more context you provide, the easier it is for the community (and the judges) to see the value of your design.
3. Review submission, terms and conditions.
Before hitting submit, please review and agree to our community guidelines:
4. Submit your design
Click Submit and you’ll see a confirmation pop-up right away.
Our team will review your submission and get in touch via email with updates on the status.
Watch the submission walkthrough
See the full process step by step in this short video guide.
What makes a submission eligible?
To be considered for the LDC Awards, your template must meet the following requirements:
Core requirements
- Published in the Learning Design Community
- Submitted by a Learning Designer or Educator (not a FeedbackFruits person)
- Includes at least one FeedbackFruits learning activity, such as:
- Peer Review
- Group Member Evaluation
- Skill Review
- Self-Assessment
- Automated Feedback
- Group Formation
- Interactive Video
- Interactive Document
- Interactive Presentation
- Discussion
- Team-based learning
- Assignment Review
- Comprehension
Pedagogical influence
We look for the thinking behind the design: how it connects to learning goals, pedagogy, and student growth.
Clearly aligned learning outcomes
The learning activity must include stated learning objectives that are:
- Aligned with course goals and competencies
- Matched to assessment methods
Clear outcomes give teachers and learners confidence in the activity’s purpose, and ensure assessments are fair and meaningful.
Evidence-based pedagogical approach
The template should be grounded in established educational theory or pedagogy. This means it is informed by a recognized framework (e.g., Active Learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), Team-Based Learning (TBL) etc), and demonstrates alignment with research on effective teaching and learning practices.
A strong pedagogical foundation makes your design not just creative, but also proven to support deeper learning and inclusivity.
Design quality & usability
We’re also looking at how practical and adaptable your design is, not just in theory, but in real classrooms, for many different teachers and students.
Engagement Across Modalities
The activity should be adaptable or designed for a specific modality (online, hybrid, in-person) with appropriate interactivity.
Reuse Potential and Scalability
The activity should be transferable to other institutions in the same department or cross-departmentally.
Support for Feedback or Reflection
Designs should include at least one element that encourages:
- Self-assessment – opportunities for students to evaluate their own work, reasoning, or learning progress.
- Peer feedback or interaction – structured ways for students to exchange feedback, challenge assumptions, and engage with diverse perspectives.
- Reflective thinking – prompts that guide students to connect insights to personal growth, ethical reasoning, or real-world application.
- Application of insights – chances for students to integrate new perspectives into revisions, arguments, or future decision-making.
- Assessment for growth – emphasis on formative feedback that supports revision, refinement, and deeper learning rather than just grading.
Award categories
Every eligible submission will be considered for one of these categories:
- Innovative Assessment Design: Recognizing creative approaches to measuring learning that go beyond conventional formats and spark deeper student insight.
- Collaborative Learning Excellence: Highlighting designs that effectively foster meaningful peer interaction
- Outstanding Engagement Experience: Celebrating exceptional designs that spark student motivation, interaction, and meaningful connection with the content.
Good to know
- Visit the LDC Awards website to get all details about event
- Check the FAQ for common questions
- Watch our video walkthrough to see the submission flow in action
If you have more questions, please contact the support team or your FeedbackFruits contact-person!