Herr SchorschNov 18, 2023

**Wo bleiben die Universitäten im Fediverse?**

Warum betreiben Universitäten nicht schon längst eigene Mastodon-Instanzen?

Warum bekommen Studierende nicht mit der Immatrikulation auch einen Mastodon-Handle?

Warum hosten Universitäten Vorlesungsvideos nicht über PeerTube im Fediverse?

Es gibt einiges, das für ein stärkeres Engagement von Universitäten im Fediverse spricht.

Ein Aufruf den man nur unterstützen kann! #boost
#fediverse #university @leonido
https://netzpolitik.org/2023/aufruf-hochschulen-aller-laender-ins-fediverse/

Aufruf: Hochschulen aller Länder ins Fediverse!

Während viel über ein mögliches Engagement öffentlich-rechtlicher Medien im Fediverse diskutiert wird, sind die Potenziale von Fediverse-Instanzen von Hochschulen bislang kaum Thema. Dabei wäre es höchste Zeit, dass sich gerade Hochschulen ins Fediverse begeben. Ein Aufruf.

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Show threadHerr SchorschNov 18, 2023

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**Where are the universities in the Fediverse?**

Why don't universities have their own Mastodon instances yet?

Why don't students get a Mastodon handle when they enrol?

Why don't universities host lecture videos on PeerTube in the Fediverse?

There is a lot to be said for universities getting more involved in the Fediverse.

A call that can only be supported! #boost

#fediverse #university @leonido
https://netzpolitik.org/2023/a-call-to-action-universities-of-the-world-into-the-fediverse/

A Call to Action: Universities of the World, Join the Fediverse!

While there is a lot of discussion about new Twitter alternatives and the relevance of journalists and other critical groups of users, the potential of university-based Fediverse instances has hardly been addressed. It is high time for universities to get involved in the Fediverse. This is a call to action.

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Show threadFirehorseart Lives!Nov 18, 2023

@radlschorsch

I suspect that UK universities are limited by government policy and contract agreements as to what official platforms they can use

That said, I'm sure there must be a lot of personal Fedi accounts in @academicchatter @edutooters and so on.

Can any academics comment?

 
#fediverse #Universities #education

Show threadRichard ShawNov 18, 2023

@srfirehorseart @radlschorsch @academicchatter @edutooters

Academics can generally use any platform they like. Attempts by management to limit this will generally lead to a revolt.

However, academics on social media tend to be those most in need of attention. I can think of dozens who joined Mastodons last year, with many of the most vocal, saying how awful twitter was.

Most have quietly gone back to X, to get the attention they crave.

Show threadThaiis Thei 𓁟Nov 19, 2023
@RichardShaw @srfirehorseart @radlschorsch @academicchatter @edutooters I have also noticed that the great bulk of academics who came here last November are gone.
Show threadGabriele PollaraNov 20, 2023
@Oozenet @RichardShaw @srfirehorseart @radlschorsch @academicchatter @edutooters I must say that saddens me. Many were put off by the 'complexity' here. Perhaps that was fair, but also unfortunate, as this place has improved vastly in terms of features and UI, but by the time this has happened, most have left and won't give a second look. #Mastodon was almost too ready but not ready enough last year!
Show threadThaiis Thei 𓁟
@gpollara @RichardShaw @srfirehorseart @radlschorsch @academicchatter @edutooters Honestly if one is smart enough to be an academic the operation of Mastodon should not vex one.
Nov 20, 2023 at 4:25amWeb