Jennifer Hofmann is a Synchronous Learning Expert, and the president of InSync Training, LLC. In the e-e-learning field since 1997, she has experience using all of the major web-based synchronous delivery platforms. Ms. Hofmann holds a Masters of Education from Nova Southeastern University, with a concentration in Instructional Technology and Distance Education. Hofmann is a recognized thought leader in the field of synchronous learning. She is the author of The Synchronous Trainer’s Survival Guide: Facilitating Successful Live and Online Courses, Meetings and Events (Pfeiffer, 2003), Live and Online! Tips, Techniques, and Ready-To-Use Activities for the Virtual Classroom (Pfeiffer, 2004), and How To Design For The Live Online Classroom: Creating Great Interactive and Collaborative Training Using Web Conferencing (Brandon Hall, 2005). Additionally, she is a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Blended Learning (Pfeiffer, 2006), The AMA Handbook of E-Learning (The American Management Association, 2003), and The ASTD Handbook for Workplace Learning Professionals (ASTD, 2008), and Tailored Learning: Designing the Blend That Fits (ASTD, 2009), a book focused on taking advantage of distributed technologies to create the best blended training solution possible.
Edmond Manning
For the past 17 years, Edmond Manning has produced e-learning applications for almost 60 unique clients, including Sprint, Corning, Manpower, HSBC, Abbott Laboratories, 3M, the Prevention Research Institute, the University of Minnesota, Security Mentor, and many others. Instructional topics ranged on anything from software simulation to medical ethics to supervisory skills, and selling/presentation skills.
Edmond has helped mentor and grow e-learning departments and created a knowledge management position within a top e-learning consulting firm for several of those years. In addition, Edmond has worked as a business consultant, independent contractor, and has facilitated Certificate Programs for the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) since 2003.
Edmond has a Masters of Science degree from Northern Illinois University in Instructional Technology. Professional interests include accelerated learning, interface design, affective goal integration, and budgeting. He belongs to an ID book club which meets on Friday nights and enjoys playing pinochle and making jam.
Nadine Martin
Nadine Martin has had many different aspects to her career including being an automobile insurance adjuster, trial preparation assistant for the Manhattan and Bronx District Attorneys, a rock climbing and backpacking salesperson and a member of the US Women’s Judo Team. She has spent the majority of her career in the technology learning field. She also has been the technology training manager for Northeast Utilities (a New England based utility company),the IS Learning Manager for LL Bean and the E-Learning Manager for Bean. During her corporate career she helped to introduce the accelerated learning methodology at both companies as well as help to redesign the way in which learning was done at the company. She is certified in the usage of the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument and has been utilizing technology to deliver learning for most of her career.
Nadine has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education as well as having done post graduate work in counseling. She is currently an independent consultant as well as the Chief Learning Officer for the Stratton Mountain Ski Patrol.