Educators to Follow on Mastodon for Innovative Teaching Insights

I have been using Mastodon for almost six years. I continue to be amazed at the quality of discourse and the diverse community of educators and folks interested in education in the Fediverse. If you are a person who is accustomed to algorithm driven centralized social networks then Mastodon is going to seem a bit unusual at first. If you are WordPress user you can connect your blog to Mastodon with the ActivityPub plugin. You don’t need a blog to connect to Mastodon. You just need to create an account on anyone of dozens of Mastodon instances that exist around the world. One you are connected to an instance you can find other users and connect to them whether they are on your particular server instance or not.

Mastodon communications are driven by hashtags which many of you are already familiar with. Some of my favorites are #education #edtech #technology #opensource #linux #libraries #writers #writing #oer #nerd #stem #steam #AI #Python #humor #puns #jokes

A toot on Mastodon is typically five hundred characters long. Like other microblogging platforms you may have used before brevity is prized but there’s more than enough space to get your information across and then you use hashtags to let your audience know what your toot is about.

Here’s a list of twenty-one educators currently using Mastodon.

Eric Sheninger – @esheninger@mastodon.social
Sandy Kendell – @SandyKendell@mastodon.education
Wesley Fryer – @wfryer@mastodon.cloud
Martin Dougiamas – @martin@openedtech.social
Alice Barr – @alicebarr@techhub.social
Miguel Guhlin – @mguhlin@mastodon.education
EdTech Group – @edtech@chirp.social
Clint LaLonde – @clintlalonde@mastodon.oeru.org
Doug Holton – https://mastodon.social/@dougholton
Anna Millis – @amills@mastodon.oeru.org
Open at Virginia Tech – @openatvt@fosstodon.org
SPARC – @sparc@mastodon.social
Project Gutenberg – @gutenberg_org@mastodon.social
Smithsonian Magazine – @Smithsonianmag@flipboard.com
Steven Beschloss – @StevenBeschloss@mastodon.social
Bill Fitzgerald = @funnymonkey@freeradical.zone
WikiEducation – @WikiEducation@wikis.world
CreativeCommons – @creativecommons@mastodon.social
Edutopia – @edutopia@mastodon.education
Cognitively Accessible Math – @geonz@mathstodon.xyz
NPR – @npr@mastodon.social

In conclusion, Mastodon offers a refreshing alternative to traditional, algorithm-driven social networks. Its decentralized nature and vibrant community provide an enriching environment for educators and those passionate about education. Whether you’re sharing your thoughts, discovering new ideas through hashtags, or connecting your WordPress blog with the ActivityPub plugin, Mastodon opens up a world of possibilities. Embrace the change and dive into meaningful conversations on this unique platform. Happy tooting!

#Edtech #AI #Education #humor #jokes #libraries #Linux #nerd #OER #opensource #puns #Python #steam #STEM #technology #writers #writing

I've a sketch in tomorrow's (8-8-2024) #ThisWeekThisWeek unspooling the story of RFK Jr. and the Bear. The show is like the news, but funny.

Come to Open Fist Theatre in Los Angeles and see my sketch and more with this fine (2nd image) people on stage.

Tix at link on Open Fist's profile and: https://openfisttheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0N2I000022tnQ0UAI

#sketch #comedy#SketchComedy #satire #funny #jokes #news#LosAngeles#livetheatre #thisweek #headlines#RFKjr #bear

A promotional poster for "This Week This Week" presents various performers. The text at the top reads "This Week This Week Presents:" followed by pictures and names of the performers:  - Michelle Lema - Rosie Byrne - Harry Murphy - Jack Sharpe - Amanda Weier - Kara Young - Michelle Nussey - Kevin Brennan - Kassie Johnston - Schuyler Mastain - Kiley Eberhardt  In the center, there is a special guest, Rob Janas, and an anchor, Derek Manson. The event is scheduled for August 8th at 8 PM, located at 3269 Casitas Ave.
A promotional poster for "This Week This Week" presents various performers. The text at the top reads "This Week This Week Presents:" followed by pictures and names of the performers: - Michelle Lema - Rosie Byrne - Harry Murphy - Jack Sharpe - Amanda Weier - Kara Young - Michelle Nussey - Kevin Brennan - Kassie Johnston - Schuyler Mastain - Kiley Eberhardt In the center, there is a special guest, Rob Janas, and an anchor, Derek Manson. The event is scheduled for August 8th at 8 PM, located at 3269 Casitas Ave.