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Kristen Mattson, Ed.D.
@drkmattson.bsky.social
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Adjunct at U of I 💙🧡 teaching media literacy to K-12 educators & supporting school libraries.

Author of “Digital Citizenship in Action” & “Ethics in a Digital World.” Learn more about me: TeachDigCit.com

#digcit #medialit #iste #tlsky #edusky
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I highly recommend taking a “reading crawl!” My husband and I enjoyed pages and sips around downtown Geneva, Illinois a few weeks ago. We got to support local businesses, try new drinks, enjoy the sunshine, and move our bookmarks a bit further back in our current reads #TlSky #EduSky
August 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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There are so many opportunities to embed AI Ethics into social studies education. Join me for a webinar on July 21st to get some ideas and inspiration for the upcoming school year! www.teachdigcit.com/event-detail... #iteachsocialstudies #sschat #AiEDU 🗺️ 🌍 #TLChat #EduSky
July 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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What might a Dan Yaccarino author study have in common with digital citizenship goals? Join me for this webinar to find out! (and get lots of ready to use ideas and resources for your classroom or library too 😊) #digtcit #TlChat #TlSky 📖 #ISTELive25 #ALAAC25
www.teachdigcit.com/event-detail...
June 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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I’m offering some of my most popular conference sessions as webinars! Join me: TeachDigCit.com/event-list
#medialiteracy #Digcit #ISTE25 #ALA25
June 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Teaching my cat to ride a skateboard is going about as well as you’d imagine. (It’s better with sound!) #catsofbluesky #cat #cats
April 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Yeah, that grading is going to have to wait … it IS Spring Break, after all.
Book cover: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
March 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Sundays are for naps 🥰. #CatsofBlueSky
March 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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I love the irony 🤣 #catsofbluesky #booksky
March 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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The only update you’ll need about how the new kitty is adjusting 😻
A gray and white kitten sleeping while curled up next to a larger orange and white cat who is also sleeping
March 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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I’m about halfway through and am really liking this one! #BookSky. I’ve already identified a few passages I’d love for my #medialit class to read and discuss. CC: @jasonkpargin.bsky.social
Book cover: I’m Starting to Worry about this Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin
March 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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My morning entertainment ❤️
March 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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We have a new family member! He still needs a name that is as equally distinguished as his big brother, Seymour Butts 🤪 Hilarious suggestions welcome!
Gray and white kitten laying on the floor next to a yellow feather Gray and white kitten being held by a teen in a gray sweatshirt
March 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Proposals are due March 1st! Will I see you in St Louis?? #TlChat #TlSky www.ala.org/news/2024/10...
AASL SAINT LOUIS October 16-18 2025 National.AASL.org
February 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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I've added some more books to my "Must Have Books for Teaching #DigCit" page. Check them all out here: teachdigcit.com/picturebooks #TlChat #EduSky #MediaLit
ARTificial Intellignce by David Biedrzycki book cover Book cover: Connor Crowe Can't Let Go by Howard Pearlstein Book Cover: Peacock and Sketch by Allan Peterkin Book Cover: The Sad Little fact by Jonah Winter
February 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Seymour is VERY interested in these student book talks!
February 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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I freaking LOVE this headline and my brain is cooking on some #medialit lessons comparing it to others where women have historically been described as their “man’s partner” as opposed to fully autonomous superstars in their own right. #TlChat #MediaLiteracy #framing #DiscourseAnalysis
Travis Kelce, now a global star thanks to Taylor Swift, takes center stage at the Super Bowl
February 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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If you’re feeling blah, I highly recommend snuggling kittens ❤️
February 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Seymour says: it’s okay to take a break from your #doomscrolling. Tonight I plan to put my phone out of reach and finish reading @mrschureads.bsky.social’s Louder Than Hunger.
Photo of an orange cat lying on his side with his paw over his eyes
January 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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They showed their badges, yes. The badges said “Department of Homeland Security.” The ‘source’ that was there made a mistake in assuming that meant ICE. Please stop fanning flames. There is enough fear already without propaganda. You can still be upset and vigilant w/o false claims. #medialit #TlSky
-٠٠٠-٥ elementary school around 11:15 a.m. According to CPS, two agents presented identification when they arrived at the school that included Department of Homeland Security (DHS). CPS noted that the agency overseeing ICE also falls under DHS, leading to initial confusion. "School officials proceeded to respond to the agents with the understanding that they were from ICE, amid rumors and reports that the agency was in the community," CPS said in a statement Friday night. Following protocol, school personnel contacted the district's Law Department and Office of Safety and Security while keeping the agents
January 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Those darned librarians are always stopping the fun 🤪
Page from: Peacock and Sketch by Allan Peterkin
#TlChat
Angry librarian pointing a finger at a brightly colored peacock asking him to leave the library
January 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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THE THINGS YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT ARE NOT RANDOM, THEY ARE YOUR CALLING. -- FABIENNE FREDRICKSON
January 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Apparently I’m working with a friend today ….
January 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Today I delivered "TEACHING MEDIA LITERACY IN A FAKE NEWS WORLD" and the end of seminar reviews were pretty great 🥰 . I'd LOVE for you to join me for this online seminar sometime this spring. Dates include: 1/23, 3/6, 3/11, 4/17, and 4/22. Can't make it live? There are recorded options too!
I LOVED this seminar! Lots of new materials and resources that I can use with my students! I enjoyed collaborating in groups, as well! Great information and pacing. Excllent source of resources. This was a great day and the information was very infomative. I only wish we had more time with the resources mentioned in the last half hour!! Thanks for an infomraiton packed day. I did not expect so much really valuable information.
January 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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This is Seymour. He is the most media literate cat there is because he’s listened to me deliver “Media Literacy in a Fake News World” three times this month! Be like Seymour. Be #medialiterate. Join me online this spring: www.ber.org/seminars/cou... 🗺️ 📖 🍎 #TlSky
Photo of an orange and white cat sitting on a pink couch staring intently at the camera. Caption on the photo says: the most media literate cat out there! Attentively sits through all my seminars ❤️.
January 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Another day, another seminar! There are still plenty of options for you to join me this spring. Check it out: www.ber.org/seminars/cou... #medialit
January 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM