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Statement from President Gertler: Racist slur defaces poster at Hart House

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Desmond Wong

President Gertler has spoken out against an incident of racism at Hart House this week. U of T News reports: “A student poster associated with an exhibit at Hart House has been defaced with a racial slur against Indigenous peoples. Campus … Continue reading →

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New Titles for May: Comic Books and Graphic Novels

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Cassidy Foxcroft

We’ve always got new additions to our juvenile literature collection – and this includes comic books and graphic novels! Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea, Ben Clanton, 2016 Younger readers will enjoy the adventures of Narwhal and his friend Jelly the … Continue reading →

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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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Labour Movement Seasonal Display

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Myrna Scully-Ashton

May 1st marked International Workers’ Day, a day dedicated to both political action and commemoration, focused on the historic and contemporary struggles of the labour movement and workers around the world. The day was first established in 1889 in memory … 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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