by Mike | Feb 7, 2020 | Ancestry Project, Culture, E-Learning, Resources, Uncategorized
Above: Michaëlle Jean and Donovan Bailey, tow of the immigrants featured in Mike’s Famous Caribbean Canadians unit. February is Black History Month Black History Month is an important education opportunity that comes every February. What does Black...
by Mike | Dec 5, 2019 | Courses, Design, E-Learning, Edtech, Education, LMS - Learning Management System, Software, Training, Uncategorized
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...
by Mike | Oct 9, 2019 | Digital Media, Photography, Social Media, Toronto
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...
by Mike | Sep 9, 2019 | Design, Facebook, Instagram, Photography, Social Media
Best Size and Aspect Ratio for Your Images and Video on Instagram and Facebook (Social Media) Introduction: What Image Size is Best for Social Media? These days the most common format for photos and video on social media is square, but portrait is becoming more...
by Mike | Jun 7, 2019 | Art, Design, Graphic Design, Uncategorized, Websites
Recently I had the pleasure of designing a website for the Toronto artist Gillian Morden. Gill is an abstract painter living and working in High Park, Toronto. Gillian wanted a simple economical website that focused on her recent work. The 3-page site showcases her...