Jennifer Hofmann, Author at Training https://trainingmag.com/author/jennifer-hofmann/ Wed, 11 May 2016 21:55:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Making Virtual Learning Work! https://trainingmag.com/making-virtual-learning-work/ Wed, 11 May 2016 21:55:23 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/making-virtual-learning-work/ Answers to three common questions about virtual instructor-led training (ViLT), specifically pertaining to multitasking, video, and engagement.

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]]> Virtually There: Your New Year’s Resolution—Resolve to Not Be THAT Trainer! https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-your-new-years-resolution-resolve-to-not-be-that-trainer/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:34 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-your-new-years-resolution-resolve-to-not-be-that-trainer/ Modern learners are savvy and expect to be treated with respect for their knowledge and experience. They have little patience for “nice to know information,” unprepared trainers, or clumsy technology. If those requirements aren’t met, they will go elsewhere.

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]]> Virtually There: 10 Ways to Immediately Influence the Modern Learning Culture https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-10-ways-to-immediately-influence-the-modern-learning-culture/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:00:41 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-10-ways-to-immediately-influence-the-modern-learning-culture/ Look through this list and identify what your learning culture already supports, and make that standard operating procedure. Then, create a plan to implement the other suggestions. Engage your colleagues in the activity, and you’ll start to see the results.

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]]> Virtually There: Gamifying Your Virtual Classroom https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-gamifying-your-virtual-classroom/ Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:00:13 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-gamifying-your-virtual-classroom/ The key is to make sure you never lose sight of your learning objectives. All of your game’s prompts or “missions” should be identical to real-world skills/learning objectives.

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]]> Virtually There: 6 Techniques That Make Your Virtual Classroom More Social https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-6-techniques-that-make-your-virtual-classroom-more-social/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:00:56 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-6-techniques-that-make-your-virtual-classroom-more-social/ These tools can be used to build community and continue the learning conversation started in the classroom, or it can be used as a stand-alone “just-in-time” set of resources for training in the flow of work—or anything in between.

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]]> Virtually There: Virtual Classrooms, Blended Learning, Microlearning, Curation https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-virtual-classrooms-blended-learning-microlearning-curation/ Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:00:25 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-virtual-classrooms-blended-learning-microlearning-curation/ What is the difference and why should you care?

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]]> Virtually There: Defining the Modern Learner Experience https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-defining-the-modern-learner-experience/ Fri, 15 May 2015 10:00:48 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-defining-the-modern-learner-experience/ The where and the when of learning can’t be decided independently. Learner needs drive both of these concepts. But they do need to be determined before the instructional techniques and learning technologies are identified.

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]]> Virtually There: Developing the Competencies of Virtual Classroom Facilitators https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-developing-the-competencies-of-virtual-classroom-facilitators/ Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:00:51 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-developing-the-competencies-of-virtual-classroom-facilitators/ As you move your programs to the virtual classroom, start by making sure your instructional designers are virtually competent. Then, task your trainers with the following goal: facilitate virtual classroom learning experiences that meet or exceed the learning outcomes expected in a traditional face-to-face experience.

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]]> Virtually There: Developing the Competencies of Virtual Classroom Designers https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-developing-the-competencies-of-virtual-classroom-designers/ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:00:16 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-developing-the-competencies-of-virtual-classroom-designers/ Virtual instructional designers will need to participate as learners in the environment and be trained on how to use the technology to its best instructional advantage.

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]]> Virtually There: Making Virtual and Blended Learning Work for Adult Learners https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-making-virtual-and-blended-learning-work-for-adult-learners/ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:00:50 +0000 https://trainingmag.com/virtually-there-making-virtual-and-blended-learning-work-for-adult-learners/ Blended and virtual learning make it easy for the learner to make decisions about when to engage or disengage. It’s the job of the training professional to ensure that the adult learner is motivated to participate.

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