Reflections on Lifelong Learning and My Education Experiences in 2023

by Mike Simpson | Oct 12, 2023 | Courses, E-Learning, Edtech, Education, LMS, LMS - Learning Management System, Online Learning, Software

Topics relevant to this post: Lifelong learning / Online courses / Teaching experiences Feature image by Adobe Firefly (and some tweaking by me in Photoshop) _ Summer Learning & Teaching This year I was lucky to have been a student and an...

Creating an Online Community and Courses Site with WordPress (New Project)

by Mike Simpson | Jul 6, 2021 | Digital Media, E-Learning, Education, Learning Management Systems, LMS, Online Community, Online Learning, Projects, Social Media, Software, Technology, Uncategorized, WordPress

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...

Mike’s Guide to Video Conference and Online Meeting Software (Zoom, Skype, Meet, Teams)

by Mike Simpson | Jul 13, 2020 | Education, Software, Technology, Uncategorized

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,...

Mike’s E-Learning Overview: Reflections on Online Education and Course Software

by Mike Simpson | Jun 17, 2020 | Digital Media, E-Learning, Education, LMS, Moodle, Online Learning, Software, Technology, Uncategorized, WordPress

Prepared by Mike Simpson, June 2020 mikesimpson.ms/learn [email protected] Update November 2020: Now that we are 9 months into the the effects of COVID-19, I feel it is time for education and business to prepare to be able to operate completely online. The pandemic...

DIY E-Learning: What is E-Learning and How Can You Develop Your Own Digital Education Content? (Free Online Courses in 2020)

by Mike Simpson | 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...

Mike’s Top 10: Technology for Creatives and Educators

by Mike Simpson | May 2, 2017 | Audio, CMS - Content Management System, Design, E-Learning, Edtech, Education, Equipment, Graphic Design, Hardware, LMS - Learning Management System, Media, Mobile, Photography, Presentations, Recording, Security, Software, Training, Uncategorized, Video, Websites, Workshops

Mike’s Top 10: Technology for Creatives and Educators “The best camera is the one that’s with you.” – Chase Jarvis As a designer and educator I find I have a need to keep on top of technology. In my personal/professional lives I use a range of...