Biography
Jennifer De Vries, CPT, is the President and Chief Solutions Architect for BlueStreak Learning. Jennifer has over 25 years of experience in managing eLearning programs for companies such as IBM, Motorola, Joint Commission Resources, and Thomson/NETg. She frequently writes on the topic of eLearning for industry journals and is best known for her groundbreaking report about Rapid eLearning published by Bersin & Associates. In 2010, Jennifer was named one of the top 20 most influential people in online learning by http://www.onlineuniversityrankings.org. Her company, BlueStreak Learning (www.bluestreaklearning.com), focuses on helping organizations successfully start and grow high-quality, customer-focused eLearning programs.
Offices in the Chicago area and Central Florida.
Jennifer is a Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) from the International Society for Performance Improvement.
Industry Expertise (2)
Non-Profit/Charitable
Education/Learning
Areas of Expertise (3)
Learning Leadership
Instructional Technology
Elearning
Education (3)
Hinsdale Central High School: High School
Governors State University: MA, Instructional Technology 1992
Hope College: BA, Business Administration
Minor in Educational Psychology
Affiliations (10)
- Chief Learning Officer Breakfast
- E-Learning Guild
- American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
- WBENC
- Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
- Women's Business Development Center Chicago
- Spirit of Life Chorus
- Chicago Chapter of ISPI
- LakeShore Ski Club
- ASTD
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Sample Talks (1)
Defusing eLearning Landmines
One characteristic of a skilled eLearning professional is being able to anticipate and defuse project issues before they arise. This skill is often painfully gained by less-than-ideal experiences. But here is your opportunity to learn from an experienced practitioner, rather than acquiring these lessons the hard way. Through the use of storytelling about real projects, Jennifer De Vries, CPT, will guide you through scoping questions, project kick-off meeting agenda, and other common issues.
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- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Corporate Training
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