Katie
@katiejmcnamara.bsky.social
Helping others shine, Curriculum designer, Teacher Librarian 📚, Media Literacy Coach, FPU Professor & Program Director, Speaker, Advocate, Neurodivergent, Boymom. Inspire. Empower. Create. Repeat. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 Celebrate everything 🎉
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Katie
@katiejmcnamara.bsky.social
· Nov 23
"As the lines between fact & fiction continue to blur on social media, & with Gen Z relying heavily on social media influencers for news, it’s imperative that we prioritize digital literacy education..."
#NewsLiteracy
#SocialMedia
www.sheknows.com/parenting/ar...
#NewsLiteracy
#SocialMedia
www.sheknows.com/parenting/ar...
A New Study Says Teens Struggle to Separate Fact From Fiction Online — Yet Most Get News Through Social Media
Parents, digital literacy is more important now than ever — here's why.
www.sheknows.com
Shaming where teens get their news is pointless. Empower them to discern their news feed. #MediaLiteracy #TLSky #EduSky
When eliminating and restricting education via closing and limiting libraries is the answer to budget woes, there should be more questions. The push back must come from library allies.
Thompkins County Public Library (Ithaca, New York) might need to lay off 7 librarians because of budget issues: ithacavoice.org/2024/11/coun...
County budget cuts could lead to layoffs at library - The Ithaca Voice
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) could lay off up to seven of its full time library workers next year. Library leadership said the layoffs, if […]
ithacavoice.org
December 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
When eliminating and restricting education via closing and limiting libraries is the answer to budget woes, there should be more questions. The push back must come from library allies.
"To ensure that AI enhances rather than replaces critical thinking, academic libraries must champion transparency, preserve choice in research methods, provide comprehensive AI literacy instruction, and maintain institutional accountability through ongoing assessment."
Are we ghosts in the machine? AI, agency, and the future of libraries
Artificial intelligence (AI) integration is fundamentally transforming information literacy and library-based research, often without student awarenes…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
When you get a "raise" because minimum wage increased. Not to keep a gap between entry level and degree required position, but to get to the legal minimum...
December 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
When you get a "raise" because minimum wage increased. Not to keep a gap between entry level and degree required position, but to get to the legal minimum...
We need to examine where our energies are going and who those energies benefit.
December 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
We need to examine where our energies are going and who those energies benefit.
An abfab post from @tommullaney.bsky.social I reread selfishly as some think I am foolish for caring more about our lack of reading literacy than false hopes of the future- which, ironically, would still need critical reading.... #TLSky #EduSky www.criticalinkling.com/p/teachers-n...
Teachers, Not Time Travelers
Use Your Critical Thinking 🧢, not your 🔮, when considering "AI" in education.
www.criticalinkling.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
An abfab post from @tommullaney.bsky.social I reread selfishly as some think I am foolish for caring more about our lack of reading literacy than false hopes of the future- which, ironically, would still need critical reading.... #TLSky #EduSky www.criticalinkling.com/p/teachers-n...
My first reaction: This is scary.
Because the anthropomorphism wasn't already high enough...
Because the anthropomorphism wasn't already high enough...
December 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My first reaction: This is scary.
Because the anthropomorphism wasn't already high enough...
Because the anthropomorphism wasn't already high enough...
This dedication!
🐼 Bored Panda by Mike Bender, Illus by Chuck Dillon
I'm my PBOR Era.
#TLSky #Books #Librarians
🐼 Bored Panda by Mike Bender, Illus by Chuck Dillon
I'm my PBOR Era.
#TLSky #Books #Librarians
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This dedication!
🐼 Bored Panda by Mike Bender, Illus by Chuck Dillon
I'm my PBOR Era.
#TLSky #Books #Librarians
🐼 Bored Panda by Mike Bender, Illus by Chuck Dillon
I'm my PBOR Era.
#TLSky #Books #Librarians
Debating on which imaginary prize I will get..
I'll just give myself all of them.
I'll just give myself all of them.
December 7, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Debating on which imaginary prize I will get..
I'll just give myself all of them.
I'll just give myself all of them.
Cute #YA Romance to cuddle up with!! #TLSky With requests I am getting- reminds me this is Hallmark season- watching all the cheesy romance Christmas. Super excited about Only for the Holidays & Love in Winter Wonderland! #BookSky www.readbrightly.com/feel-good-ya...
Must-Read YA Holiday Books for A Dose of Christmas Spirit | Brightly
If you want stories sure to add a touch of holly jolly to the holiday season, you can’t go wrong with one of these fantastic YA novels.
www.readbrightly.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Cute #YA Romance to cuddle up with!! #TLSky With requests I am getting- reminds me this is Hallmark season- watching all the cheesy romance Christmas. Super excited about Only for the Holidays & Love in Winter Wonderland! #BookSky www.readbrightly.com/feel-good-ya...
so so so happy about a thing. It's been a jouney. Waiting to tell a bestie that supported me throughout before sharing here. How is she not up yet?? Did she party without me last night?? Did the werewolves get her??
December 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
so so so happy about a thing. It's been a jouney. Waiting to tell a bestie that supported me throughout before sharing here. How is she not up yet?? Did she party without me last night?? Did the werewolves get her??
So much heartfelt awesomeness. Yes, you want Gamestormers. Bulk discount option. #TLSky #EduSky #Librarians
December 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
So much heartfelt awesomeness. Yes, you want Gamestormers. Bulk discount option. #TLSky #EduSky #Librarians
Reposted by Katie
Here's a team gratitude booster to try at your next meeting!
December 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Here's a team gratitude booster to try at your next meeting!
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YALSA's Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults shortlist is here. It's great! Some REALLY good books here.
It's also very white (& I think that's partly because of how few YA nonfiction works by authors of color came out this year).
www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
It's also very white (& I think that's partly because of how few YA nonfiction works by authors of color came out this year).
www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
YALSA announces 2026 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults finalists
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Awar...
www.ala.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
YALSA's Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults shortlist is here. It's great! Some REALLY good books here.
It's also very white (& I think that's partly because of how few YA nonfiction works by authors of color came out this year).
www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
It's also very white (& I think that's partly because of how few YA nonfiction works by authors of color came out this year).
www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
When Dr's don't know what is wrong, but your work bestie does...
December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
When Dr's don't know what is wrong, but your work bestie does...
Reposted by Katie
December 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Did not know I would love this so much! Okay, absolutely hate what historically happens. Love the way it is discussed and challenged. Buying multiples! 💡📚 #TLSky #BookSky One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Agaist This #Librarians #BookRecommendation
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Did not know I would love this so much! Okay, absolutely hate what historically happens. Love the way it is discussed and challenged. Buying multiples! 💡📚 #TLSky #BookSky One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Agaist This #Librarians #BookRecommendation
My Christmas wish: STOP saying AI when you mean Gen AI.
Not a councindence that those who financially benefit dropped "gen"...
Not a councindence that those who financially benefit dropped "gen"...
November 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My Christmas wish: STOP saying AI when you mean Gen AI.
Not a councindence that those who financially benefit dropped "gen"...
Not a councindence that those who financially benefit dropped "gen"...
We must shift beyond what is legal and care about what is ethical.
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
We must shift beyond what is legal and care about what is ethical.
Expressing distress of mental health of team to be met withq: people can choose to leave.
Welp, thank you for your insight...
Welp, thank you for your insight...
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Expressing distress of mental health of team to be met withq: people can choose to leave.
Welp, thank you for your insight...
Welp, thank you for your insight...
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@karenattiah.bsky.social created/ taught this amazing series when Columbia refused to let her teach her race/media course last spring. It’s inspired me to think about how to make higher ed accessible/reimagine this whole space. Check out her Resistance Study Series movement - it’s DOPE! More soon…
Resistance Study Series
www.resistancesummerschool.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
@karenattiah.bsky.social created/ taught this amazing series when Columbia refused to let her teach her race/media course last spring. It’s inspired me to think about how to make higher ed accessible/reimagine this whole space. Check out her Resistance Study Series movement - it’s DOPE! More soon…
I am irritated of the people who use others for their own personal gain. I don't think there i
s an industry free of such narcissism.
s an industry free of such narcissism.
November 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I am irritated of the people who use others for their own personal gain. I don't think there i
s an industry free of such narcissism.
s an industry free of such narcissism.
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.
My poor husband asked about the ticking in After the Hunt.
My answer could easily be the start of a dissertation.
My answer could easily be the start of a dissertation.
November 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My poor husband asked about the ticking in After the Hunt.
My answer could easily be the start of a dissertation.
My answer could easily be the start of a dissertation.