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July 2, 2020 | News

d’Vinci Recognized as a Top Content Development Company by Training Industry

Training Industry has once again named d’Vinci Interactive to its annual Content Development Watch List in recognition of the best providers of training services and technologies.

d’Vinci develops learning experiences, educational websites and web and mobile applications for corporate, government, medical and K-12 educational content clients.

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June 29, 2020 | News

SafeSecureKids.org Launches New Educational Activities

To help reduce cases of child sexual abuse, SafeSeucreKids.org now features new activities and resources to help kids and caregivers discuss feelings.

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June 22, 2020 | Podcast

From Instructional Design (ID) to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

As the learning industry evolves, so has the role of the instructional designer. Listen to renowned learning experience designer, author and coach Connie Malamed as she discusses the shift from Instructional Design to Learning Experience Design and the value it brings to the learner.

Create a learning journey with LXD. Contact us for a free one-hour LXD consultation.

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June 8, 2020 | Podcast

Best Practices for Virtual Training Events

In this episode, learn from Dr. Janet Lockhart-Jones, a Leadership Strategist, Speaker, Executive Coach, and Corporate Trainer, as she shares best practices for creating successful virtual training events. Dr. Lockhart-Jones offers the dos and don’ts for hosting your next VILT session with Powered by Learning Host Susan Cort and co-host Jenny Fedullo.

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May 18, 2020 | Thinking

Performance Scenarios: What would you do?

Whether you are developing an instructor-led curriculum or an eLearning course, performance scenarios can help your audience climb Bloom’s Taxonomy to a higher level of learning. Performance scenarios challenge learners in a safe environment – your training – to cultivate their decision-making abilities. Scenarios support them in assessing situations, formulating their own perceptions, and choosing their response. The best part? You can reveal how their responses may result in different outcomes, creating a holistic learning experience.

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May 18, 2020 | News

d’Vinci Awarded Multi-Year GSA Contract Extension

d’Vinci Interactive is pleased to announce that its GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS) has been extended five years until June 30th, 2025. Under this schedule, d’Vinci provides training and eLearning development, integrated marketing, educational website development, and media production services.

Since 2011, d’Vinci has provided services through the contract to agencies including the National Parks Service, the National Institutes of Health, the US Forest Service and the Administrative Offices of the US Courts.

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May 7, 2020 | Thinking

Boost Learning Engagement with Animated Characters

As learning and development professionals, we are always looking for ways to connect with our audience and boost learner engagement. Animated videos with characters can help us achieve this goal.

At d’Vinci Interactive, we create learning solutions for both K-12 and adult learners. We leverage animated characters to:

Tell stories with powerful messages

Create emotional connections

Foster fun, safe places to explore complicated topics

Provide learners with a guide or host

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May 6, 2020 | Podcast

Using Learning to Build Brands - Podcast

When learning programs boost the value of a company's brands, they lead to increased sales and market share. Aligning your learning with your company's brand ensures that your training connects with your mission and supports your business goals. In this first d'Vinci podcast, hear how the makers of iconic brands including Robert Mondavi Winery, SVEDKA Vodka and Corona Beer educate internal team members and commercial partners to build brands, expand distribution, and increase sales.

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d'Vinci and PA Chiefs of Police support LGBTQ+ community with new course to identify victims and how to respond.
May 5, 2020 | News

PA Chiefs of Police Create Course to Respond to LGBTQ+ Victims

In order to help municipal police officers better respond to victims, the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police worked with longtime learning partner d’Vinci Interactive to create the Responding to LGBTQ+ course. The course was created in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) with input from the PCADV Gender and Sexual Justice Caucus.

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SafeScureKids.org received a Silver Horizon Interactive Award in the Advocacy/Non-Profit Website Category
May 4, 2020 | News

SafeSecureKids.org Recognized by International Media Competition

SafeSecureKids.org, a joint partnership between d’Vinci Interactive and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), received a silver Horizon Interactive Award in the Advocacy/Non-Profit Website category.

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