Category Archives: Library Resources

Celebrating National Aboriginal Day at OISE Library!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Aneta Kwak

In celebration of National Aboriginal Day on June 21st, OISE Library has put together a display highlighting materials that focus on Aboriginal traditions, culture and education. OISE Library has a number of new titles in the graphic novel series “The Adventures … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Seismograph Model

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Nora Frauley-Elson

How do we know how “big” an earthquake is? The Seismograph model is a helpful way to introduce your students to the science of earthquakes. This new Curriculum Resources kit will support student learning about how earthquakes work and are … Continue reading →

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Bullying, Technology and Emotions, and Literacy in Appalachia: New Titles for June!

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Jillian Harkness

Editors Sharon Y. Tettegah and Michael P. McCreery focus their research collection, Emotions, Technology and Learning, on the often overlooked importance of affect in emerging technologically mediated educational environments. Research in the collection ranges from discussions of MOOCS, video learning, … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Conversation Cubes

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Jillian Harkness

What is your happiest memory? Do you have a pet? What was the strangest dream you’ve had? Conversation cubes are a great way to get students and other groups talking! Perfect for breaking the ice, these colourful foam cubes can … Continue reading →

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New Titles at the OISE library – New Fiction for Children

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Avigail Sharon

Everyone kn0ws Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh, and all their friends in the 100 Acre Woods. But in Finding Winnie we learn about the incredible true story of Winnie the black bear and how she came to the London Zoo. Finding Winnie was written by Lindsay … Continue reading →

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