It seems we have similar issues with internet issues. It was frustrating. And I said ‘was‘ because it isn’t anymore. For whatever reason, my internet connection said it was unstable or lagged in a Zoom meeting. Then I started to turn things off, and I no longer have any issues. In my household (condo), we […]
Don’t be conned by videos that promise a free Premium account. There is no such thing. The closest you will ever get is at least 25% off if you do a web search for Grammarly promo codes. These are my stories and real-life events… In the past four years with Grammarly, I have learned Grammarly […]
1. Be present at the course For example, learners want to know if the instructor is there for them. They want to see or hear through audio or video messages. Try group discussions in a forum; time-released announcements such as reminders on due dates, suggestions or inspiration; audio/video mini-lectures made on our smartphones, virtual office […]
Should you distort your text? Horizontal or vertical scale? Should we bold everything and use ALL CAPS throughout the website to get my point across? Should we small type for all our body copy so that we can get as much information on the page? Which word is distorted? If you answered ‘Yes’ to any […]
There are many things to learn. Tell me about it. I am still learning new things. Did you know you can get yourself certified in YouTube? Really! YouTube Creator wants you to be successful and help the growing community of videos. They will help you make videos with excellent tutorials, help find your target audience […]
Did you know in some countries, post-secondary or higher education is free. Yes, FREE! No money needed. What?!? In Canada and the United States, many students go into debt for going to post-secondary. Denmark, a country across the other side of the world, or 7,600 km away from my city of Vancouver offers free education! […]
Before you can master design, you must first need to understand the fundamentals. Good visual designs aren’t born. They are made. The key to becoming a better visual designer is rigour. You will only improve as a visual designer if you make a conscious effort. Here are some fundamentals you should master so you can […]
Users have different screen sizes, so many designers and developers define a live area, of a specific pixel with and depth, that will fit readily on a small screen. It was once hard to set up a website that will resize to fit a smaller or larger screen. Although nowadays, media queries let you design […]
Grids can be used for print, web, drawings, paintings, anything in which a layout is required. A reliable grid system to use in your web designs (and then carry through to the development phase) helps you to organize the space you have. The grid system is invisible to your user. You can use it in […]
The following post is provided as guidelines for using works for Canadian educational purposes; not intended to constitute legal advice. What are trademarks? Patents? Trademark protects an identity or brand – think visual. Includes company names, logos, slogans, and designs used to identify and distinguish a company’s goods in its business trade. The trademark can […]