by Mike Simpson | Feb 5, 2020 | Ancestry Project, Canada, Canadians, Culture, Heritage, History, Identity, Immigration, 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 Simpson | Jan 9, 2018 | Ancestry Project, Audio Recording, Culture, Digital Storytelling, Listening, Media, Podcast, Resources, Stories, Writers
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Ancestry Project podcast. The first episode is “New Year’s Resolutions” and features student and teacher PDF and audio streams and downloads (free MP3 download for registered users). The episode discusses...
by Mike Simpson | Jul 17, 2017 | Ancestry Project, Canada, Canada 150, Education Technology, Uncategorized, Websites
Proud moment. I am pleased to announce that Ancestry Project is an award winner! In June 2017, at its annual conference, TESL Canada awarded Ancestry Project an Innovation Award, in the category of “Digital Teaching or Learning Resource (website, software).” Since...
by Mike Simpson | Jul 13, 2017 | Ancestry, Ancestry Project, Canada, History, Immigration, Refugees, Travel, Uncategorized
Running from May 20 – July 30, 2017. Destination Canada is an exhibit at the Toronto Reference Library’s TD Gallery. This gem is almost hidden away at the side inside the entrance of the massive central library. Fortunately I was alerted to its presence by a...
by Mike Simpson | Jul 4, 2017 | Ancestry, Ancestry Project, Canada, Canada 150, Education Technology, Immigration, Interview, Travel, Uncategorized, Websites, Writers
Interview with Patrice Palmer conducted by Mike Simpson, June 2017. Patrice Palmer is a teacher and entrepreneur from Hamilton, Ontario, who has launched a business as a “teacherpreneur.” She’s conducted over 50 interviews for her blog/newsletter and...
by Mike Simpson | Jul 1, 2017 | Ancestry Project, Audio Recording, Canada, Canada 150, Digital Storytelling, Travel, Uncategorized
I’m very excited to announce the arrival of Canada Road Trip, a digital story and teacher resource that traces a cross-country road trip in 1967. This is the first of a number of collaborations that will mark a new approach for Ancestry Project in the second...
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Reflections on Black History Month (Plus 5 Free Resources for Teachers)
Podcast Launch Features New Year’s Resolutions
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