Author Archives: Ryan Thomas Johnston

Featured Activity Kit: Rosetta Stone

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Ryan Thomas Johnston

The Rosetta Stone kit [CR 493.1 R829] is a detailed 1/3 scale replica of the original artifact currently held in the British Museum. An ancient Egyptian stele from 196 BCE, the decree inscribed on it appears in three different scripts: … Continue reading →

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New Books on International Education

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Ryan Thomas Johnston

Stop by the OISE library and check out these new additions to our collection! – Exceptionality in East Asia: Explorations in the Actiotope Model of Giftedness [371.9509 E96]: The continual successes of students from East-Asia are confirmed in a variety … Continue reading →

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Explorations of Humanity: Ancient History and Archaeology Display

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Ryan Thomas Johnston

The mysteries of the distant past are an interesting educational challenge due to the nature of the source material from which our knowledge of ancient history and prehistory is derived. Unlike traditional history that often draws on documentary sources, like … Continue reading →

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New Arrivals on Environmental Education

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Ryan Thomas Johnston

Stop by the OISE library and check out these new additions to our collection!  – Educating for Eco-Justice and Community [363.70071 B786E]: In this book, the author outlines a strategy for educational reform that confronts the rapid degradation of our … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: ‘Keep It Green’ Game

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Ryan Thomas Johnston

In celebration of Earth Day, check out the latest  featured activity kit – the ‘Keep It Green’ environmental consciousness game [CR 363.7 K26]. Each of us, by all the little things we do in our everyday lives, affect the earth. … Continue reading →

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