Essential Resources:
Session Slides
Activity Guide
Miro Discussion Board
Class Github Repository
Bluesky class starter pack
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will have used both bluesky and mastodon, and have an understanding of their underlying protocols and design
- Familiarity with the challenges and benefits of decentralizing social media
- Actionable strategies for moving away from big tech
Materials Needed
A computer or device with Zoom installed, with camera and microphone.
Session Description:
This session covers Decentralized Social Media with an overview of platforms and protocols such as Bluesky (ATProto) and Mastodon (ActivityPub). Participants will set up accounts on both platforms, as well as participate in hands-on activities building on experience from the command-line and server set up praxis sessions. The instructors will also lead participants through a discursive skill sharing session on using these technologies, as well as more well-known tools and platforms, for promotion of creative work.
