Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault
@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social
This is my personal account for personal thoughts. School Libraries are the cure for what ails education! | M.Ed., Ed.D., M.I. | 25 yr vet Tchr | he/him | Lots o' SLMS stuff @ http://SchoolLibLearning.net
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Always interested to learn what other #librarians think of #audiobooks. #librarian #library www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Opinion | Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Always interested to learn what other #librarians think of #audiobooks. #librarian #library www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
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Did you miss the AMAZING AppSmash Bash Pajama PD, friends?
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#tlchat #TLSky #EduSky
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#tlchat #TLSky #EduSky
November 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Did you miss the AMAZING AppSmash Bash Pajama PD, friends?
Guess what? 🥳 You can still sign up to watch the replays for your chance to win the comfiest AppSmash Bash pajama pants!
With @bookcreator.com, Kami, WeWillWrite, and more.
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#tlchat #TLSky #EduSky
Guess what? 🥳 You can still sign up to watch the replays for your chance to win the comfiest AppSmash Bash pajama pants!
With @bookcreator.com, Kami, WeWillWrite, and more.
Sign up here today ➡️ buff.ly/F1PwsvO
#tlchat #TLSky #EduSky
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This is a don't miss!
Did you miss the AMAZING AppSmash Bash Pajama PD, friends?
Guess what? 🥳 You can still sign up to watch the replays for your chance to win the comfiest AppSmash Bash pajama pants!
With @bookcreator.com, Kami, WeWillWrite, and more.
Sign up here today ➡️ buff.ly/F1PwsvO
#tlchat #TLSky #EduSky
Guess what? 🥳 You can still sign up to watch the replays for your chance to win the comfiest AppSmash Bash pajama pants!
With @bookcreator.com, Kami, WeWillWrite, and more.
Sign up here today ➡️ buff.ly/F1PwsvO
#tlchat #TLSky #EduSky
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
This is a don't miss!
I Just Want To Make Love To You
YouTube video by Etta James - Topic
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November 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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BIG NOPE
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT for Teachers—featured in CNBC—could be a game-changer for K–12 schools. 💻 Designed to support lesson planning, admin tasks, and personalized learning, the educator-focused tools aim to make AI more accessible and secure for classrooms:
OpenAI rolls out 'ChatGPT for Teachers' for K-12 educators and districts
ChatGPT for Teachers will be free to K-12 educators in the U.S. through June 2027
buff.ly
November 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
BIG NOPE
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No. Are we OK for Google to be ’by default’ using all school email and Workspace data as training data for Gemini?
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
[Correction] Gmail can read your emails and attachments to power "smart features"
Did you know that Gmail can use your emails and attachments for its smart features? Here's how to check your settings.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
No. Are we OK for Google to be ’by default’ using all school email and Workspace data as training data for Gemini?
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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Are we really at a stage in public education where we consider it OK to have literally Google-branded schoolchildren whose learner identities are tied to being "responsible AI" users of private for-profit technologies?
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Are we really at a stage in public education where we consider it OK to have literally Google-branded schoolchildren whose learner identities are tied to being "responsible AI" users of private for-profit technologies?
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Feeling queasy now I've learned that Google is not only now offering Gemini ambassador certificates to teachers but also awarding students and *children* to be corporate AI mascots. Coercive normalization of commercialized digital education. blog.google/outreach-ini...
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Feeling queasy now I've learned that Google is not only now offering Gemini ambassador certificates to teachers but also awarding students and *children* to be corporate AI mascots. Coercive normalization of commercialized digital education. blog.google/outreach-ini...
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Even worse -- it's a pyramid scheme. Once you get these certifications, you can aspire to "Join a community of Education Champions." Seems like in-house promotion is an essential part of AI EdTech paradigm. Also seems like a cult.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Even worse -- it's a pyramid scheme. Once you get these certifications, you can aspire to "Join a community of Education Champions." Seems like in-house promotion is an essential part of AI EdTech paradigm. Also seems like a cult.
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this is how you lose the dish war
November 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
this is how you lose the dish war
What's making me feel insane is that I keep turning AI off, and companies keeping installing new AI elements that then have to ALSO be turned off.
How to disable #gemini on #android, #gmail, #chrome, Photos, & #google apps
https://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-gemini-on-android
#privacy #guide #ai
https://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-gemini-on-android
#privacy #guide #ai
How to disable Gemini on Android, Gmail, Chrome, Photos, & Google apps. Opt out of AI tracking now!
Earlier this year, we warned you to turn off Gemini on Android because Google decided that its AI would have access to its users' apps - even if they had previously turned tracking for Gemini Apps Activity off. So regardless of whether you told Google’s Gemini not to track you in the past, its AI tool might be able to run tasks like send WhatsApp messages, set timers, and even make calls on your Android device. Worryingly, Google's AI invasion does not stop there. Now, Google has turned on settings like smart features, without your consent, and Gemini can scan your Gmail emails, Photos, Drive, and other apps. In this guide, we show you how to turn off Gemini on Android and all your Google apps – Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and more. Protect your privacy and your data from invasive AI tracking!
tuta.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
What's making me feel insane is that I keep turning AI off, and companies keeping installing new AI elements that then have to ALSO be turned off.
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When you manage other people's accounts as well, this was time consuming (but worth it).
How to disable #gemini on #android, #gmail, #chrome, Photos, & #google apps
https://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-gemini-on-android
#privacy #guide #ai
https://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-gemini-on-android
#privacy #guide #ai
How to disable Gemini on Android, Gmail, Chrome, Photos, & Google apps. Opt out of AI tracking now!
Earlier this year, we warned you to turn off Gemini on Android because Google decided that its AI would have access to its users' apps - even if they had previously turned tracking for Gemini Apps Activity off. So regardless of whether you told Google’s Gemini not to track you in the past, its AI tool might be able to run tasks like send WhatsApp messages, set timers, and even make calls on your Android device. Worryingly, Google's AI invasion does not stop there. Now, Google has turned on settings like smart features, without your consent, and Gemini can scan your Gmail emails, Photos, Drive, and other apps. In this guide, we show you how to turn off Gemini on Android and all your Google apps – Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and more. Protect your privacy and your data from invasive AI tracking!
tuta.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
When you manage other people's accounts as well, this was time consuming (but worth it).
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Not to brag, but we’re pretty confident this is the best sticker on the planet. Get a free "tell your dog i said hi" sticker with every order through December 1st: www.weratedogs.com/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bf-sale
November 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Not to brag, but we’re pretty confident this is the best sticker on the planet. Get a free "tell your dog i said hi" sticker with every order through December 1st: www.weratedogs.com/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bf-sale
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Every year for probably 8 or 9 years at this point, I've shared this and it seems the time to do so again.
If you're looking for a place to donate to this holiday season, the families on the Pine Ridge Reservation would love any support they can get.
If you're looking for a place to donate to this holiday season, the families on the Pine Ridge Reservation would love any support they can get.
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Every year for probably 8 or 9 years at this point, I've shared this and it seems the time to do so again.
If you're looking for a place to donate to this holiday season, the families on the Pine Ridge Reservation would love any support they can get.
If you're looking for a place to donate to this holiday season, the families on the Pine Ridge Reservation would love any support they can get.
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Reflecting on teaching and student needs (secondary and higher ed), I'm noticing a shift in my curriculum design and development focusing on these "buckets"
Ask:
Goal:
Provide:
Student Response:
Follow Up:
Level Up:
#EduSky #TLSky #AcademicSky
Of course keeping #UDL and aspects andragogy.
Ask:
Goal:
Provide:
Student Response:
Follow Up:
Level Up:
#EduSky #TLSky #AcademicSky
Of course keeping #UDL and aspects andragogy.
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Reflecting on teaching and student needs (secondary and higher ed), I'm noticing a shift in my curriculum design and development focusing on these "buckets"
Ask:
Goal:
Provide:
Student Response:
Follow Up:
Level Up:
#EduSky #TLSky #AcademicSky
Of course keeping #UDL and aspects andragogy.
Ask:
Goal:
Provide:
Student Response:
Follow Up:
Level Up:
#EduSky #TLSky #AcademicSky
Of course keeping #UDL and aspects andragogy.
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It's Not Just Laws About Books Breaking Libraries. It's Also New Tax Reforms.
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
It's Not Just Laws About Books Breaking Libraries. It's Also New Tax Reforms.
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
buttondown.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It's Not Just Laws About Books Breaking Libraries. It's Also New Tax Reforms.
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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"Human labor, inquiry, creativity, and expertise is spurned in the name of “efficiency.” With AI, there is no need for human expertise because anything can be learned, approximated, or created in seconds." www.404media.co/ai-is-superc... #TLSky #TLSkyChat
AI: when really bad is good enough.
AI: when really bad is good enough.
AI Is Supercharging the War on Libraries, Education, and Human Knowledge
"Fascism and AI, whether or not they have the same goals, they sure are working to accelerate one another."
www.404media.co
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"Human labor, inquiry, creativity, and expertise is spurned in the name of “efficiency.” With AI, there is no need for human expertise because anything can be learned, approximated, or created in seconds." www.404media.co/ai-is-superc... #TLSky #TLSkyChat
AI: when really bad is good enough.
AI: when really bad is good enough.
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4 years later, our #SibertSmackdown is going strong! It is important to me to incorporate different kinds of nonfiction. I brought back @annettewhipple.bsky.social's books this year because of their quality and crowd appeal. buff.ly/arCwn3h
#TLSKy
#TLSKy
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
4 years later, our #SibertSmackdown is going strong! It is important to me to incorporate different kinds of nonfiction. I brought back @annettewhipple.bsky.social's books this year because of their quality and crowd appeal. buff.ly/arCwn3h
#TLSKy
#TLSKy
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Noticed lately that our #makerspace books weren’t circulating, so…display, display, displayed them, book talked them today for several classes; replenished each session; also gave out Illustoria mags as bonus books to artsy kids to encourage future checkouts of those fab things
#TLsky #skybrarians 📚
#TLsky #skybrarians 📚
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Noticed lately that our #makerspace books weren’t circulating, so…display, display, displayed them, book talked them today for several classes; replenished each session; also gave out Illustoria mags as bonus books to artsy kids to encourage future checkouts of those fab things
#TLsky #skybrarians 📚
#TLsky #skybrarians 📚
"Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out"
#AiIsTheProblem #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
#AiIsTheProblem #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out"
#AiIsTheProblem #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
#AiIsTheProblem #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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Student- It's just hard to find a book.
Me- The books are grouped by genre, there are stickers on each book, there are signs.
Student- oh, I didn't know.
Me- ...
#TLSky #Librarians
Me- The books are grouped by genre, there are stickers on each book, there are signs.
Student- oh, I didn't know.
Me- ...
#TLSky #Librarians
November 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Student- It's just hard to find a book.
Me- The books are grouped by genre, there are stickers on each book, there are signs.
Student- oh, I didn't know.
Me- ...
#TLSky #Librarians
Me- The books are grouped by genre, there are stickers on each book, there are signs.
Student- oh, I didn't know.
Me- ...
#TLSky #Librarians
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Wanting to add colored/decorative "tape" to library shelves. Have you? Thoughts? Bonus points for links 😁
#TLSky #Librarians
#TLSky #Librarians
November 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Wanting to add colored/decorative "tape" to library shelves. Have you? Thoughts? Bonus points for links 😁
#TLSky #Librarians
#TLSky #Librarians
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I got to introduce my new Mobile Maker Station today, and I am SO EXCITED!!!!!
The mobile library thing is gonna be even easier now.
The mobile library thing is gonna be even easier now.
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I got to introduce my new Mobile Maker Station today, and I am SO EXCITED!!!!!
The mobile library thing is gonna be even easier now.
The mobile library thing is gonna be even easier now.
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Three states have anti-book ban bills on deck coming into 2026. Here's what those bills look like, how to get involved, and what the advocates behind the recently-passed freedom to read bill in Rhode Island learned through the process.
bookriot.com/right-to-rea...
bookriot.com/right-to-rea...
What To Know & How to Help Pass Three State-Level Anti-Book Ban Bills for 2026: Book Censorship News, November 21, 2025
Three states have anti-book ban bills on deck for 2026. Here's what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved in their passage.
bookriot.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Three states have anti-book ban bills on deck coming into 2026. Here's what those bills look like, how to get involved, and what the advocates behind the recently-passed freedom to read bill in Rhode Island learned through the process.
bookriot.com/right-to-rea...
bookriot.com/right-to-rea...