Mastodon for Beginners

Description:

"Mastodon for Beginners" is an engaging webinar designed to introduce participants to Mastodon, the decentralized social network that emphasizes privacy and community control. Ideal for newcomers, the session will cover the essentials: setting up an account, navigating the platform, and understanding its key features. Participants will also learn how to create and curate "lists" for a personalized feed, connecting with like-minded communities and enjoying a tailored social media experience. This concise overview offers everything needed to get started with Mastodon, making it a great fit for those looking to explore alternatives to mainstream social networks.

Referenced Links

1. Meet Me on Mastodon (My “Dear John Letter” to Twitter) - Nov 2023

2. Social Media Diversification (video and slideshow below!)

3. Wes' lists on Twitter

4. Wes' "After Page"

5. Wes on Mastodon (mastodon.cloud instance)

6. EdTechSR on Mastodon (mastodon.education instance)

7. Fediverse (WikiPedia)

8. Recommended podcast: ActivityPub and the End of Walled Gardens, with Evan Prodromou by Mike McCue

9. Wes' Flipboard Magazines

Promising Things Wes Hasn't Tried (much)

1. followlists.online (share Mastodon lists publicly)

2. How To Use Lists on Mastodon

3. Alternative web client: elk.zone

iOS Apps

1. Ice Cubes

2. Mammoth