Dr. Kali Thompson

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.

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’

Too many people think they should have opinions about things they don't have any facts about.

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American who lives in the UK, and yes this is such a game changer. My partner and I rarely use our car (not in London) for various reasons but not needing to drive to a grocery store is definitely one. Have a mini grocery store across the street from our house. So helpful!!

Well guess I will be deleting my Academia account here this week.

Copied book chapter from “Autobiography as Activism” by Margo V. Perkins.

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.”

Still just getting started, but I’ve found YouTube videos to be really helpful. Also currently just using a lot of premade templates that I edit and arrange to make what I want. This has worked well for me thus far!

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

Also, to add. Just a complete lack of acknowledgment of how ChatGPT impacts the environment and the extremely problematic labour practices that are occurring within those spaces that are beyond the production of a calculator.

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.

#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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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...

This! And also, as a pregnant person from the south, pecan waffles (specifically from WaHo). lol

We were given a prompt as an invitation to participate in this newsletter: “How are you using AI in the classroom?” While we have accepted this invitation, we are engaging in the most humanistic act we can imagine refusing the prompt.

Ultimately, though, our objection to incorporating LLMs and generative-AI in the classroom is more fundamental: not only does it short-circuit the pathways of learning, but it also potentially nullifies what we see as our fundamental pedagogical commitment to our students and our scholarly commitment to the past.

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.

Been thinking about this a lot myself in relation to navigating my relationship with my conservative parents during this time.

Very true. Was more of curious how it might impact some of my numbers. I’m not a medical professional and it’s my first time being pregnant so it was also like “ahh should I tell” kind of moment 😂

Oh I didn’t see that! I showed up to the blood work and was like “you should probably know I’m pregnant. Can you note that somewhere?” And the woman just looked at me and said “don’t need it” lol

I did this. Thought it was interesting they never asked if I was pregnant even when putting in the date for my last period (which was a casual 3 months ago). Seemed like important information to know but 🤷🏼‍♀️

Really. Really! Enjoyed this. Thank you for the anger and the honest conversation.

Screenshot of first page of the article that includes the title, authors, and abstract.

🤖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

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

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!

Last one, Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson. This was a last minute addition and I couldn’t put it down (and my students said the same). Thompson really brings to life the struggles of OCD for a child in a loving and affirming way. Funny, adventurous, and heartwarming. 6/6

Me holding the book Melissa (Previously published as George) by Alex Gino.

Melissa (formerly published as George) by Alex Gino was another beautiful read. This book is probably the oldest of the ones I chose, and the most American for my British students. They (and I) really loved reading Melissa’s journey. 5/6

Me holding the paperback book Thirst by Varsha Bajaj.

Another one of my favourites, Thirst by Varsha Bajaj. I learned so much about Mumbai and the water crisis from this book, and adored Minni. Such a great read! 4/6

Me holding the paperback book of The Star Outside Ny Window by Onjali Q. Raúf.

Next, The Star Outside My Window by Onjali Q. Raúf. This book produced so many lovely conversations about children’s ability to understand what some might consider adult topics. Love this book and really appreciated the author’s notes at the back for adults. 3/6

Me holding the paperback book No Ballet Shoes in Syria by Catherine Bruton.

Next up is, No Ballet Shoes In Syria by Catherine Bruton. I really appreciated the depiction of Aya’s journey and the importance of dance/ the arts. Chose this books over The Boy at The Back of The Class, which I also recommend. 2/6

Me holding the paperback book The Space We’re In by Katya Balen.

First, The Space We’re In by Katya Balen. I sobbed through over half this book. The writing is just spectacular—poetic, real, and moving. 1/6

Now for my Studies of Childhood undergraduate course list. These were student choice novels for reading groups. Students read one of the novels, discussed, and then planned an interactive center to present the themes of the novel to their classmates:

Front cover of the book Goose Girl by Shannon Hale.

Picture of the front cover of the book Princess Academy by Shannon Hale.

First, my current reads: I was obsessed with Shannon Hale as a 11-12 year old and owe a lot of my love of reading to her. I had the urge to revisit them and they are just as delightful as I remember. Recently reread Princess Academy and am now revisiting the books of Bayern series. 1/2