Jennifer Hofmann

Jennifer Hofmann, virtual classroom, and blended learning visionary is founder and president of InSync Training, LLC. InSync is a global virtual consulting firm specializing in the design and delivery of engaging, innovative, and effective virtual learning. The company is a leader in the L&D industry in world-class virtual design, facilitation, and production. InSync delivers services using a proprietary virtual learning and engagement model called the InQuire Engagement Framework® which uses brain science best practices to ignite and sustain learner engagement. Under Jennifer’s expert leadership, Inc. 500|5000 named InSync training the 10th Fastest Growing Education Company in the U.S. in 2013, the 20th Fastest Growing Education Company in 2014, and to their Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years. Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network, Forbes Most Powerful Women Issue, The NativeAdVantage, and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program have all recognized her entrepreneurial drive. Jennifer has written, and contributed to, a number of well-received and highly-regarded books including: The Synchronous Trainer’s Survival Guide: Facilitating Successful Live Online Courses, Meetings, and Events, Live and Online!: Tips, Techniques, and Ready to Use Activities for the Virtual Classroom, and Tailored Learning: Designing the Blend That Fits with Dr. Nanette Miner. Her latest book, Blended Learning ,introduces a new instructional design model that addresses the needs of the modern workplace and modern learners. Jennifer frequently presents in-person and online for leading learning organizations including The Learning Guild, Training Industry, HR.com, and Training Mag Network. She serves on the Board of Directors for International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), supporting the accreditation InSync has maintained since 2008.

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With Hybrid Work, When & Where Does Learning Happen?

Jennifer Hofmann: Jun 30, 2022, 12:00:00 PM

Let me ask you a question. Can you define mobile learning? Is “mobile learning” a learning technology, a design technique, or something else completely? Not as easy a question it seems it should be, is it? I'll get back to the answer later on. The...

Hybrid Work and Hybrid Learning

[Infographic] Creating the Perfect Blend

Jennifer Hofmann: May 20, 2022, 9:00:00 AM

So, you've designed great content for your virtual classroom — But, will the blended environment work for that content?

Tools and Infographics Instructional Design

Virtual Instructional Designer Competencies

Jennifer Hofmann: May 13, 2022, 12:00:00 PM

Without instructional designers competent in virtual classroom design there would be no plan for instruction - we'd just have lecture-based webinars....

Tools and Infographics Instructional Design

Secrets to Hybrid Virtual Training Excellence

Jennifer Hofmann: May 6, 2022, 2:21:35 PM

Exactly what knowledge and skills does it take to be a GREAT Hybrid Learning Designer, Facilitator and Producer?

Tools and Infographics Skills Development

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5 Reasons to Prioritize Virtual Training Certification for Your Team

Jennifer Hofmann: Apr 14, 2022, 3:56:18 PM

Effective virtual training takes specialized design techniques, facilitation mastery, and production support. Since March of 2020, learning and...

A day in the life of an InSync Facilitator

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24 Hours in the Life of a Virtual Facilitator

Jennifer Hofmann: Apr 5, 2022, 11:34:00 AM

Looking for insight into the daily routine of a new virtual facilitator? The following events at an internal training department are based on real...

Facilitation

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International Women's Day 2022 #BreakTheBias

Jennifer Hofmann: Mar 8, 2022, 10:23:45 AM

The Theme of International Women’s Day 2022 is #BreakTheBias

corporate remote learning, with an adult learner engaging in a conversation on her laptop with noise-cancelling headphones and a coffee

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Corporate Remote Learning: Preparing Your Workforce with Solutions

Jennifer Hofmann: Feb 1, 2022, 9:00:00 AM

Create the right foundation and you'll overcome these corporate remote learning challenges. Corporate remote learning became a nascent activity for...

Virtual Classroom Hybrid Work and Hybrid Learning Human Connection