OTAN News

Time to Ditch the Social Media Algorithm

Full article External Link Icon opens in new window or tab

About Bluesky External Link Icon opens in new window or tab

Alice Keeler’s article offers a different idea to connect with colleagues other than Twitter (X). Bluesky External Link Icon opens in new window or tab is a newTwitter alternative. With Bluesky, you design the algorithm and decide upon custom feeds which align with your interests. Your home screen becomes a curated space filled with content you choose to follow. There’s also a #EduSky Community for Educators. External Link Icon opens in new window or tab

Why is Bluesky Different?

1. Bluesky is not controlled by a single company, and it is built on the AT Protocol, an open-source framework.
2. Chronological Feeds are displayed in the order in which they are created.
3. Customization focus: Users have more control over their feed’s appearance and content.
4. No Ads (for now)
5. You can block people on Bluesky

For more information

Full article External Link Icon opens in new window or tab

About Bluesky External Link Icon opens in new window or tab