Dr. Steve Tetreault discusses his career trajectory from an English teacher to a school librarian, highlighting the challenges and advocacy efforts for school libraries. He also explores the impact of technology and AI on education, emphasizing the importance of digital awareness over the concept of digital natives. The conversation covers a range of topics including digital footprint and online privacy, the School Library Learning Network, professional writing and podcasting, the impact of social media on library career, influential childhood books, and current reading material. The discussion delves into the importance of educating students about online privacy, the challenges of accessing resources during the pandemic, the role of school librarians in professional development, the benefits of social media for professional learning, and the impact of childhood books on reading habits. Additionally, the conversation explores the themes of online misinformation, belief, and the influence of algorithms on information consumption.

Takeaways

• Transitioning from teaching to librarianship requires advocacy and perseverance.
• The impact of technology and AI on education underscores the need for digital awareness over the concept of digital natives. Importance of educating students about online privacy
• Impact of childhood books on reading habits and preferences

Chapters

• 00:00 Career Trajectory
• 09:43 The Role of Librarians in Technology
• 20:20 Digital Awareness vs. Digital Natives
• 26:16 School Library Learning Network
• 33:34 Impact of Social Media on Library Career
• 39:36 Influential Childhood Books
• 45:20 Current Reading: 'Fall, or Dodge in Hell'

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