Creating an Online Community and Courses Site with WordPress (New Project)
Teaching for me has included wide experiences, ranging from ESL English to Art and Design, at a variety of schools such as LINC and Settlement agencies and colleges like Centennial and George Brown. I've also been involved in training which entailed computer and...
Tdot Shots Reaches 20k Supporters in 2020 – Thank You!
You know what's amazing? I have been creating media and doing creative work under various "Tdot" monikers since way back in 1998! Can you believe it? 22 years ago I registered the tdot.com domain and launched my first magazine style website. Now here we are, three...
Mike’s Guide to Video Conference and Online Meeting Software (Zoom, Skype, Meet, Teams)
How Can You Choose Between Online Meeting and Video Conference Software? (Zoom vs Skype vs Meet vs Teams)
In the age of COVID-19 there’s a new interest in online meeting tools. Whether it’s a kindergarten or university class, chat between friends or business meetings, many of us need to use virtual tools to connect “face to face” with video. Here’s a guide from Mike Simpson.
Mike’s E-Learning Overview for 2020: Reflections on Online Education and Course Software
There’s never been a better time to consider e-learning and get started with development of training or education resources, media and websites for your class, organization or business. The following are thoughts about e-learning approaches and tools in 2020. Your questions and feedback are welcome
Toronto Crisis Art: Tdot Shots and Tdot Blog Feature Your Creative Work!
Let’s celebrate ourselves and Toronto with some art! It’s time to get creative! As curator of Tdot Shots and Tdot Blog I invite you to post your creative images and edits on Instagram and use hashtag #tdot_crisis_art for your chance to be featured! Looking forward to seeing your work!
Greetings and Welcome from Mike Simpson!
Welcome to my education portfolio site. I’m happy to share some of my projects and ideas about teaching and learning with you.
Join My After Effects Course at Centennial College (Motion and Media Production)
Interested in the After Effects course? After Effects skills will make you a media production ninja. Take your content creation and digital marketing to the next level!NEXT COURSE START: Feb. 11, 2021 Note: this post was written in spring 2020, before the pandemic and...
Reflections on Black History Month (Plus 5 Free Resources for Teachers)
What does Black History Month mean to you? Do you have personal experience or resources to share? Ancestry Project has a number of resources for teachers and in this blog post I’ll describe 5 more resources I’ve found on the web.
DIY E-Learning: What is E-Learning and How Can You Develop Your Own Digital Education Content? (Free Online Courses in 2020)
Photo by Hitesh Choudhary / Unsplash (Edit by Mike Simpson) Are you a teacher, educator, or trainer? Are you interested in e-learning and education tech? If you answered yes, please consider the following: I’m offering DIY E-learning, a free online course in...
Tips and Advice for Taking Photo and Video On Your Toronto Aerial Tour
Overview: What Should You Consider before Taking Your Flight? Writing by Mike Simpson / Photos from a Downtown Toronto Tour with Fly GTA by Mike Simpson and Scott Harrald Flying over a city is a really amazing thing. In Toronto, it's phenomenal! Many of us have had...