Dr. Kali Thompson
@kalithompson2nd.bsky.social
Feminist Educator, Researcher, and Creator. Current Lecturer in Ed. at the Univ. of Lincoln (UK) researching the ethics EdTech Teacher Ambassador Programs. All views my own. She/Her 🇺🇸 —> 🇬🇧
https://www.drkalithompson.com/
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You know you married the right person when you now have two copies of “A Companion to Marx’s Capital” by David Harvey in your house.
August 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
You know you married the right person when you now have two copies of “A Companion to Marx’s Capital” by David Harvey in your house.
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Too many people think they should have opinions about things they don't have any facts about.
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Is there public support for large-scale removals of migrants? | YouGov
Public attitudes towards immigration are heavily influenced by the belief that most migration to the UK is 'illegal’
yougov.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Too many people think they should have opinions about things they don't have any facts about.
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Well guess I will be deleting my Academia account here this week.
This is my PhD thesis
I did not ask for this
I did not consent to this
I did not approve of this
I was not compensated for this
I would not have advised this
I do not like this
And worst of all, the number of people who've read my thesis has still not increased.
I did not ask for this
I did not consent to this
I did not approve of this
I was not compensated for this
I would not have advised this
I do not like this
And worst of all, the number of people who've read my thesis has still not increased.
June 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Well guess I will be deleting my Academia account here this week.
I love when I find left readings in lecture rooms. Me replying to the empty room, “why yes I would like to read this. Thank you so much for thinking of me.”
May 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I love when I find left readings in lecture rooms. Me replying to the empty room, “why yes I would like to read this. Thank you so much for thinking of me.”
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If you were teaching a class on AI/GenAI and how the technologies deepen environmental racism, what articles and other resources would you include? I'll start with some in a short 🧵 and I invite you to add your own. #EduSky
May 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you were teaching a class on AI/GenAI and how the technologies deepen environmental racism, what articles and other resources would you include? I'll start with some in a short 🧵 and I invite you to add your own. #EduSky
Had someone spew this at me yesterday. It’s such a lack of acknowledgment (ignorance) to how LLMs like ChatGPT work. They aren’t comparable. Calculators do maths you could physically do. LLMs spews out information based on a prediction algorithm, ie what it “thinks” you want to know.
People keep comparing ChatGPT to a calculator to me and like even if it were that simple of a comparison you still need to learn math. You still need to be able to count and do arithmetic before you rely on the calculator. And you should be able to do easy math in your head and by hand
May 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Had someone spew this at me yesterday. It’s such a lack of acknowledgment (ignorance) to how LLMs like ChatGPT work. They aren’t comparable. Calculators do maths you could physically do. LLMs spews out information based on a prediction algorithm, ie what it “thinks” you want to know.
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#UKHE Please encourage disabled students at your institutions to complete the DSUK annual survey. It is a vital tool in helping to shape disability support in HE, as well as providing invaluable feedback on current issues facing disabled students. It has real impact!
We are excited to share the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025. Designed by disabled students for disabled students, the survey aims to amplify your voice and improve accessibility in UK Higher education.
Contribute and make a difference! 👇
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-resea...
Contribute and make a difference! 👇
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-resea...
May 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
#UKHE Please encourage disabled students at your institutions to complete the DSUK annual survey. It is a vital tool in helping to shape disability support in HE, as well as providing invaluable feedback on current issues facing disabled students. It has real impact!
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STATEMENT: 'Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia'
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...
Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia
We call on all trans-inclusive feminist academics and educators to sign this statement:
‘Not In Our Name’
We are non-trans feminist academics and educators. We write in support of trans rights, tran...
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April 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM
STATEMENT: 'Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia'
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...
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UK universities should be advising students and staff travelling to the US on social media use, what border staff are entitled to seize or search, what to do if detained, and how to keep US colleagues safe, says @petraboynton.bsky.social www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
A safety manual for academics visiting America - Research Professional News
Petra Boynton looks at what advice UK universities should give US-bound researchers and students
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April 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
UK universities should be advising students and staff travelling to the US on social media use, what border staff are entitled to seize or search, what to do if detained, and how to keep US colleagues safe, says @petraboynton.bsky.social www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
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I get asked a lot during talks at universities how to integrate LLMs into the classroom "ethically". And the more I think about it, the more I'm affirmed the answer is "don't".
This piece by @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social and Christopher Nygren on AI provides some excellent arguments as to why.
This piece by @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social and Christopher Nygren on AI provides some excellent arguments as to why.
April 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I get asked a lot during talks at universities how to integrate LLMs into the classroom "ethically". And the more I think about it, the more I'm affirmed the answer is "don't".
This piece by @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social and Christopher Nygren on AI provides some excellent arguments as to why.
This piece by @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social and Christopher Nygren on AI provides some excellent arguments as to why.
Been thinking about this a lot myself in relation to navigating my relationship with my conservative parents during this time.
I’ve interviewed a lot of victims stayed in an abusive relationship because they worried their loved ones would judge them for not leaving sooner. They needed support and they knew they would get ridicule instead.
And that’s something I’m thinking about a lot in this political environment.
And that’s something I’m thinking about a lot in this political environment.
April 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Been thinking about this a lot myself in relation to navigating my relationship with my conservative parents during this time.
Really. Really! Enjoyed this. Thank you for the anger and the honest conversation.
Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 Ep 45: Billionaires, Influencers, and Ed Tech, in which DAIR researcher Adrienne Williams joins me & @alexhanna.bsky.social for look into what the shiny “AI” ed tech actually looks like in the classrooms subjected to it.
Thx to @whatulysses.bsky.social for production!
Thx to @whatulysses.bsky.social for production!
Episode 45: Billionaires, Influencers, and Ed Tech (feat. Adrienne Williams), November 18 2024 - Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000
From Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, billionaires with no education expertise keep using their big names and big dollars to hype LLMs for classrooms. Promising ‘comprehensive AI tutors', or just ‘educa...
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January 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Really. Really! Enjoyed this. Thank you for the anger and the honest conversation.
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🤖NEW PUB🤖 Coming to critical technology consciousness: a phenomenological study of educators by a lot of our @civicsoftech.bsky.social team: @jbpleasa.bsky.social @mariekheath.bsky.social @charleswlogan.bsky.social
Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/1743...
Just DM if you can't access it. /1
Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/1743...
Just DM if you can't access it. /1
December 9, 2024 at 6:04 PM
🤖NEW PUB🤖 Coming to critical technology consciousness: a phenomenological study of educators by a lot of our @civicsoftech.bsky.social team: @jbpleasa.bsky.social @mariekheath.bsky.social @charleswlogan.bsky.social
Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/1743...
Just DM if you can't access it. /1
Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/1743...
Just DM if you can't access it. /1
My mom is here visiting, so I convinced her to help me make southern biscuits for my undergrad students’ last day of class. My own form of bribery lol
December 4, 2024 at 9:01 AM
My mom is here visiting, so I convinced her to help me make southern biscuits for my undergrad students’ last day of class. My own form of bribery lol
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Submit your abstracts for the next issue of @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social's Theory, Research, & Action in Urban Ed (TRAUE) journal!
The theme is "Upholding the Thawabet (الثوابت): Staying Principled in Education, Solidarity, & Resistance."
Open to students, scholars, teachers, activists, & more!
The theme is "Upholding the Thawabet (الثوابت): Staying Principled in Education, Solidarity, & Resistance."
Open to students, scholars, teachers, activists, & more!
Call for Submissions – Theory, Research, and Action in Urban Education
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December 2, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Submit your abstracts for the next issue of @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social's Theory, Research, & Action in Urban Ed (TRAUE) journal!
The theme is "Upholding the Thawabet (الثوابت): Staying Principled in Education, Solidarity, & Resistance."
Open to students, scholars, teachers, activists, & more!
The theme is "Upholding the Thawabet (الثوابت): Staying Principled in Education, Solidarity, & Resistance."
Open to students, scholars, teachers, activists, & more!
I haven’t been a great reader since the PhD, but one thing that’s really brought it back for me is Childrens / Young adult fict. Started with reading prep for my Studies of Childhood class and has now turned into rereading books that made me fall in love with reading. Will post some favs below.
December 3, 2024 at 8:14 AM
I haven’t been a great reader since the PhD, but one thing that’s really brought it back for me is Childrens / Young adult fict. Started with reading prep for my Studies of Childhood class and has now turned into rereading books that made me fall in love with reading. Will post some favs below.
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Utterly unsurprisingly, the universal provision of free school meals across London has delivered benefits across the board, with positive effects on family finances, children's and parents' mental health and children's learning. Long may it continue! 👏👏
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Free school meals supporting 'calmer behaviour' among London children
Universal free school meals have proved hugely popular, but questions remain over how they will be paid for in future years
www.standard.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Utterly unsurprisingly, the universal provision of free school meals across London has delivered benefits across the board, with positive effects on family finances, children's and parents' mental health and children's learning. Long may it continue! 👏👏
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Update. Activity was one of my favs thus far for my Studies of Childhood class. SO many good conversations came out of this creation project and the reflective sharing afterwards. Will be using this again for next year.
November 27, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Update. Activity was one of my favs thus far for my Studies of Childhood class. SO many good conversations came out of this creation project and the reflective sharing afterwards. Will be using this again for next year.
Went MIA as my parents are currently in town. Teaching today is my joyful little escape. It’s also the last “content” driven day for my undergrad class, and I’m pretty stoked about the activity I have planned. Will hopefully remember to post an update later 😊
November 27, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Went MIA as my parents are currently in town. Teaching today is my joyful little escape. It’s also the last “content” driven day for my undergrad class, and I’m pretty stoked about the activity I have planned. Will hopefully remember to post an update later 😊
This is what I strive for. The more we talk about teacher well being and advocate for better working conditions, the more we support the students in front of them.
One of the central jobs of everyone who works in education but is not a classroom teacher should be ensuring classroom teachers have enough (time, energy, knowledge, training, resources).
If you nurture and value teachers, you nurture and value the children in front of them.
If you nurture and value teachers, you nurture and value the children in front of them.
November 20, 2024 at 11:34 PM
This is what I strive for. The more we talk about teacher well being and advocate for better working conditions, the more we support the students in front of them.
The March girls all voted Harris with Marmee leading the pack. Laurie voted Harris but only because Jo would have been disappointed if he hadn’t. Mr. Laurence talked about Tr*ump but voted Harris in secret.
Name a fictional character and who you think they voted for in the 2024 election.
Buzz Lightyear voted for Harris. Reluctantly, because he’s conservative, but he’s a ‘preserve the constitution’ kinda guy who was put off by 1/6.
Buzz Lightyear voted for Harris. Reluctantly, because he’s conservative, but he’s a ‘preserve the constitution’ kinda guy who was put off by 1/6.
November 20, 2024 at 10:15 AM
The March girls all voted Harris with Marmee leading the pack. Laurie voted Harris but only because Jo would have been disappointed if he hadn’t. Mr. Laurence talked about Tr*ump but voted Harris in secret.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what productive collectivism and “pushing back” looks like in education spaces these days. I feel as though my work position gets more precarious on a daily basis and thus this has become a daily tension/struggle. What are y’all’s thoughts? #EduSky
November 20, 2024 at 7:01 AM
I’ve been thinking a lot about what productive collectivism and “pushing back” looks like in education spaces these days. I feel as though my work position gets more precarious on a daily basis and thus this has become a daily tension/struggle. What are y’all’s thoughts? #EduSky
As an American I’m not sure I’ll ever get over that this is now my normal walk to work view.
November 20, 2024 at 6:56 AM
As an American I’m not sure I’ll ever get over that this is now my normal walk to work view.
I’ve been thinking a lot about this the last couple of weeks. Time to get to work!
"This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal…
November 18, 2024 at 2:31 PM
I’ve been thinking a lot about this the last couple of weeks. Time to get to work!
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Advice from a Literature teacher and resister: read your history, but don’t forget your literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
November 17, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Advice from a Literature teacher and resister: read your history, but don’t forget your literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.