Author Archives: Lily Yuxi Ren

About Lily Yuxi Ren

Graduate Student Library Assistant at the OISE Library | Master of Information 2018| University of Toronto

Child Poverty and Equity in Education Display

An equitable and inclusive education system is fundamental to achieving a high level of success for all students. To support educators in fostering equitable and inclusive school environments, the OISE Library Collection has a wide range of books on the … Continue reading

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Featured Activity Kit: Renewable Energy Kit

“Everything we do is connected to energy! We use it to warm and cool homes, to cook and clean, to entertain use, to grow good, to travel and to make products.” Energy is also what makes things move such as … Continue reading

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Classroom Management Display

Educators are directly involved in the learning environment to create effectively managed classrooms. Having a critical role in the classroom, teachers need to consider various factors affecting student achievement and engagement. Whether you are a rookie or a veteran teacher, … Continue reading

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New Titles: Makers and Tinkers

A convergence of computer hackers and traditional artisans, Maker Movements and Maker Faires have garnered attention to the maker culture which has gained momentum for its technology-based extension of Do-It-Yourself culture. From designing to making to tinkering, consumers are turned … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day

Worldwide, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th to recognize the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This also marks a call to action for progress towards gender parity. According to the United Nations, “International Women’s Day … Continue reading

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