Immersive Learning Video Innovation Competition

Immersive Learning Video Innovation Competition – Guidelines

Ready to revolutionize education? Calling all IMU University students! Gather a team of up to three and step into IMU CSSC Immersive Studio to develop a groundbreaking learning video. Unleash your creativity by designing engaging, interactive and innovative video-based content that transforms the future of teaching and learning. This competition is a collaboration with IMU Clinical Skills & Simulation Centre (CSSC).

Overview

Participants are required to develop an immersive learning video that enhances teaching and learning through engaging, interactive, and innovative video-based design.

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Eligibility

Open to all undergraduate students from IMU University only.
Participation must be in a group (maximum of 3 members per group)

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Participation Guide‍

All teams are required to register through the Festival Management System (FMS System) online platform for iLRF2026.
Link: https://elearnzone.imu.edu.my/fms/login
All teams are required to complete registration and make the registration fee payment for each submission before proceeding with the full project submission.
Teams may choose any topic that is related to healthcare and safety.
Participation requires using Immersive Studio (https://app.immersive.co.uk)

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Materials to Submit:

All entries must submit the following two (2) items:

Storyboard (PDF)
Immersive video link (Google Drive – downloadable access required)

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1. Storyboard Submission

Specifications
- Format: PDF

Storyboard Requirements
- The storyboard must include:
  - Learning outcomes and target learners
  - Content flow (scene-by-scene)
  - Script or narration cues (what learners will see, hear, and do)
  - Hotspot plan (where hotspots appear and what they do)
  - Media overlays (text, images, links, prompts)
  - Navigation plan (how learners move between scenes or steps)

2. Immersive Video Submission

The immersive video must be submitted via Google Drive with download access enabled.

‍Video Requirements
To ensure compatibility with the immersive learning space, the video must meet the following requirements:
- The video content must be related to healthcare and safety.
- Video type: 360° video (spherical video only)
- Export format: Equirectangular (recommended standard for immersive environments)
  - Note: Equirectangular format displays the 360° view as a wide rectangular image when viewed on a computer.
- Resolution: Minimum 4K (4096 × 2048)
  - Higher resolution is recommended if supported by your camera
- Export Settings (Codec + Bitrate)
  - Codec: H.264 or H.265
  - Bitrate: 40–50 Mbps
  - This ensures optimal quality in immersive viewing environments

Pre-Production Requirements

All teams must plan their learning content before recording any 360° video to ensure alignment with learning outcomes and effective learner engagement.

Teams are required to develop and finalise a storyboard prior to recording
The storyboard will form part of the required submission
Teams must determine an appropriate learning design approach (e.g., scenario-based or linear learning)

The selected approach must be clearly reflected in both the storyboard and the final immersive video.

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Development Guidelines

Development in Immersive Studio
- Create a new experience via: https://app.immersive.co.uk
- Upload the 360° video as the background.
- Set the background type to Equirectangular (recommended), then click Update.
Hotspot Image Guidelines
- Use PNG format with transparent background for clarity
- Avoid JPG format as it does not support transparency
- Optimise image size based on platform requirements
- Recommended maximum height: ≤ 1200 px
- Do not exceed platform resolution limits to ensure performance stability
Demo Videos‍
- Participants may refer to the following demo videos for guidance:‍
  - Demo video 1: CreateExperience.mp4
  - Demo video 2: CreateHotspot.mp4

Judging Session

The competition will consist of two (2) stages of judging:

Stage 1 (Online Judging)
Stage 2 (Physical Judging)

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Stage 1 (Online Judging)

Evaluation will be conducted online and non-face-to-face based on the submitted storyboard and immersive video.

Judging will be conducted by experienced judges appointed by the organiser.
Judging will take place one (1) week after the submission deadline.
Results for the final round will be informed via email.

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Stage 2 (Physical Judging)

The top five (5) teams with the highest scores from stage 1 will be shortlisted for the final round.
Each team will present and showcase their immersive learning video in the immersivelearning space at IMU University.
Judges will evaluate each team based on the established judging criteria.

* The organiser reserves the right to amend or modify the competition rules and guidelines if necessary
* The judges’ decision is final
* No appeals will be entertained

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Judging Criteria

Stage 1: Online Judging Criteria

Educational Value & Alignment (20%)

• Clarity of intended learning outcomes
• Relevance to health professions education
• Alignment between content, visuals, andlearning objectives

Innovation in Immersive Learning Design (20%)

• Creative use of 360° environment
• Novel instructional approach
• Evidence of experiential or interactivelearning elements

Learner Engagement (15%)

• Ability to sustain learner attention
• Interactivity through hotspots/media layers
• Narrative flow and user experience

Technical Quality of Production(15%)

• Visual clarity and stability
• Appropriate resolution and formatting
• Effective media integration

Use of Immersive Platform Features (15%)

• Effective use of hotspots, overlays, andnavigation
• Logical scene transitions
• Appropriate layout selection

Clarity of Communication & Structure (15%)

• Logical organisation
• Ease of navigation
• Professional presentation quality

Stage 2: Physical Judging Criteria

Educational Effectiveness &Impact (20%)

• Demonstrates meaningful learningapplication
• Supports clinical reasoning / skilldevelopment
• Transferability to real learning environments

Innovation & Creativity in Experience Design (15%)

• Unique immersive storytelling approach
• Effective spatial learning design

Technical Execution in ImmersiveSpace (15%)

• Optimisation for projection environment
• Smooth interaction flow
• Professional multimedia integration

Learner Engagement Strategy(15%)

• Active learning features
• Decision points / exploration pathways
• User-centered experience design

Integration of Multimedia &Software Tools (10%)

• Effective platform utilisation
• Appropriate layering of resources

Presentation & DemonstrationSkills (10%)

• Clear explanation of concept
• Structured walkthrough
• Time management

Response During Q&A (15%)

• Ability to justify design decisions
• Understanding of pedagogy
• Reflection on improvements and scalability

Become our judge

Rules and Regulations

Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged.
The organiser reserves the right to reject any registration or submission that does not fulfilthe competition requirements.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement as proof of participation.
By submitting materials to iLRF 2026, participants grant the organiser the right to publishsubmitted materials on official websites and social media platforms. This includes, but isnot limited to, photographs, videos, written content, and other promotional materials.
The organiser reserves the right to use submitted videos for teaching and learning purposeswithin IMU University.

Fees

Prizes

Rank

Prizes

1^st prize

Cash Prize+ E-certificate

2^nd prize

Cash Prize+ E-certificate

3^rd prize

Cash Prize+ E-certificate

Consolation prize 1

E-certificate

Consolation prize 2

E-certificate

Important Dates for Immersive Competition

Payment and Submission Deadline: 10 July 2026
Stage 2 Briefing: 9 September 2026
Stage 2 Competition and Judging Phase: 9 September 2026
Prize Ceremony: 9 September 2026

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation of registration must be made in writing to the Secretariat of IMU International Learning Resources Festival 2026 (iLRF2026).

There will be a full refund of the registration fee for cancellation made by 11 May 2026.

There will be a 50% refund of the registration fee for cancellation made before 11 June 2026.

There will be no refund of the registration fee for cancellation made on 12 June 2026 and thereafter.

The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or change the topic or trainer of the workshop if for whatever reasons beyond its control, the workshop cannot be held as scheduled, or the topics need to be altered.