Author Archives: Chelsea Humphries

About Chelsea Humphries

Graduate Student Library Assistant | Master of Information (LIS) 2020, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto

Wellness Resources for Tough Times

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Chelsea Humphries

It is a challenging time for students, faculty, and members of the OISE community. As we adapt to online classes and work remotely in support of physical distancing, many of us have been removed from our normal routines. This experience … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kits: Coding with Ozobots, Sphero SPRK+, Sphero BOLT, and the Sphero Code Mat and Activity Card Set

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Chelsea Humphries

This blog post was written jointly by Chelsea Humphries and Sarah Morelli  This month, the OISE Library is featuring a collection of coding resources in our Display & Play area, including four robots! Coding in the classroom has never been … Continue reading →

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Beginning the Journey of Indigenous Understanding

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Chelsea Humphries

In December of 2019, the Yellowhead Institute released a report, “Calls To Action Accountability: A Status Update On Reconciliation”, bringing attention to the fact that only 9 of 94 Calls to Action listed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of … Continue reading →

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New Titles for Inspiring Change

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Chelsea Humphries

The end of the year is a time for reflection and resolution. What better time to check out some new books to inspire your educational practices? This month, our new titles reflect on the nature and purpose of education and … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Let’s Go Code!

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Chelsea Humphries

Coding is a hot topic in education, but access to digital resources and technical know-how in the classroom can often make this subject challenging to teach, especially to the littlest of learners! This month’s featured activity kit, the Let’s Go … Continue reading →

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