A couple of weeks ago I gave my reasons for leaving 'X' (Twitter), despite the fact that I have cultivated so many useful teaching tid-bits, useful links and resources and insights from colleagues. For me, staying on that platform is akin to continue banking with a finance insitution that invests my money into weapons of war or fossil fuel endeavours... but I can understand way folks might stay put due to the lack of choice or losing access to such a resource bank. However, you can have your cake and eat it... well, mostly. You'll be able to jump-ship and still retain most of what you had.
Tag: social media
Opinion: Populism, science denial – How I, as a trans science-communicator, am moving forward.
I recorded and unscripted and unedited video commentary, where I laid my thoughts and feelings bare on current affairs. The re-election of Trump, effective concession that we'll miss 1.5C climate target, increasing hostility to the science community, step-up in anti-trans actions and rhetoric... It's all overwhelming. So what's next for me?
Why I’m Leaving ‘X’ (Twitter) and Where You Can Find Me
Twitter, before it became 'X' was a crucial and important platform for me to connect with fellow educators, collaborate and learn about key issues from experts using social media as a way to make their work more accessible. Not only that, in the past, the platform has been vital in helping me find community. So why am I leaving?
Is the future of transport “EV peasy”? Part 2
Is the future of transport "EV peasy"? Part 2 - Are they really economically and environmentally worth it? Features: @IEA, @nextgreencar, @UniversityLeeds, @guardian, @business, @MyEnergiLTD
Is the future of transport “EV peasy”? Part 1
Is the future of transport "EV peasy"? Part 1 looks into whether owning an electric vehicle is really that practical...
