ETIH Innovation Awards 2026: spotlight on Best Student Engagement and Assessment Tool
This category recognizes platforms that strengthen student participation and deliver meaningful, actionable assessment insights.
We’re continuing our series exploring each category in the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, taking a closer look at what the judges expect and what makes a strong submission.
This edition focuses on Best Student Engagement and Assessment Tool, a category honoring platforms that improve participation while delivering assessment and feedback that drives better learning outcomes. Entries must demonstrate increased engagement, effective use of feedback data, and measurable impact.
What this category covers
This category highlights tools designed to support continuous engagement, formative assessment, and feedback that helps learners progress. Eligible entries include platforms used across schools, colleges, universities, and workplace learning.
Entries may include solutions for:
interactive or adaptive assessment
participation tracking and engagement analytics
real-time feedback to support learning
formative assessment tools integrated with instruction
question banks, quizzes, and automated marking
dashboards for teachers, tutors, or administrators
AI-powered insights that identify progress or intervention needs
Solutions must demonstrate meaningful adoption.
What judges will look for
Judges will assess whether the tool increases participation and provides assessment insights that improve learning outcomes.
Entries should address:
the engagement challenge the platform is designed to solve
how the tool increases participation, motivation, or active learning
the quality, clarity, and usefulness of assessment feedback
how data informs instruction, intervention, or student support
measurable outcomes linked to engagement, attainment, or confidence
user feedback from students, educators, or institutional partners
Strong submissions will show how engagement and assessment insights work together to support progress.
How to strengthen your submission
Entrants are encouraged to outline the research or learning science behind the engagement and assessment design. Judges value clarity around how feedback loops are created and how insights translate into improved practice.
Submissions will be strengthened by:
quantitative data showing increased engagement or improved outcomes
sample dashboards or insight summaries
examples of how educators act on assessment data
clear explanations of accessibility, usability, and scalability
documented feedback from learners, teachers, or institutions
Case studies showing before-and-after impact will carry particular weight.
Why enter this category
Best Student Engagement and Assessment Tool gives organizations an opportunity to highlight platforms that help learners stay active, informed, and supported. Shortlisted entries will be featured on edtechinnovationhub.com and across ETIH channels, reaching institutions, educators, investors, and policymakers.
Entries are reviewed by an independent panel with expertise across pedagogy, assessment, analytics, and EdTech. Many entrants find the submission process valuable for refining their impact narrative and evidence base.
How to enter
To enter, visit the categories page, select Best Student Engagement and Assessment Tool, and complete the form. The entry deadline is Friday, 27 March 2026. The shortlist will be announced on Tuesday, 2 April 2026, and winners will be revealed on Monday, 27 April 2026.
Entry costs £80 per submission, or £150 for two or more entries. Payment can be made via our website. Once your entry form and payment have been received, confirmation will be sent by email.
For questions or further information, please contact Director of Content Emma Thompson at emmacate@edtechinnovationhub.com
