Author Archives: Marcos Armstrong

About Marcos Armstrong

Graduate Student Library Assistant at OISE Library | Master of Information 2017, University of Toronto

Featured Activity Kit – Cultures of the World Theme Box

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Marcos Armstrong

Cultures of the World Theme Box offers young children many ways to explore the rich diversity of our world’s cultures. Ideal for kindergarten students, the kit contains a number of props and manipulatives including national flags, plastic foods, and musical … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books for Summer Reading 2017

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Marcos Armstrong

The OISE Library has some new children’s books including graphic novels that are sure to make a great addition to your summer reading. Brief Histories of Everyday Objects, Andy Warner, 2016 In Brief Histories of Everyday Objects, comic artist, Andy Warner … Continue reading →

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Share your feedback on the new OISE Library website

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Marcos Armstrong

The new beta OISE Library site is now live! Tell us what you think! We’ll be replacing the current site in August https://oise-beta.library.utoronto.ca/ 

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Featured Activity Kit: Makey Makey

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Marcos Armstrong

Everyone is an inventor with the Makey Makey kit. Two graduate students from the MIT Media Lab created this easy to use invention kit that is recommended for anyone ages 8 and up. The kit can transform everyday objects into … Continue reading →

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New Titles: Technology in Education

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Marcos Armstrong

Curious about recent developments in educational technology? The OISE Library has recently acquired some new titles that shed light on how technology is being used in education, while considering how instruction and learning are affected by technology. Digital Badges in … Continue reading →

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