Elin Waring
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Elin Waring
@elinwaring.bsky.social
Sociologist, Bronxite, politics, #lehmancollege, data, R

Trying to do too many things.
Well one thing that OLPC did well was use mesh networks, because they did not imagine that there would be always available internet everywhere (just like they did not assume electricity, which is why they focused on the handle/rip cord).
December 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I remember that they were so focused on making it so that the kids could write code. Because that was the most important thing that kids could want to do. And then they always tell the story of the foss contributor who had to get permission form their parents to sign a CLA.
December 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Federal?
December 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Whoever did it (him or someone else) probably did some practicing.
December 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Okay among other things, the "oversample had a 100% response rate.
December 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Well to start, I would say someone who has been convicted of a federal crime.
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In this week in overgeneralizations from small number, former governors who resigned in scandal should not run for mayor.
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
North by Northwest
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
She won the popular vote for president 9 years ago.
December 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Was going to suggest this.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This historically key differentiator of the CC v. 4 year institutions is basically gone for those who ultimately want a 4 year academic degree.
December 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
One thing that also happened (CSU, UC, CUNY) is that the largest public systems in the country eliminated remediation and switched to models where, in theory, remedial work is added into "regular" classes.
December 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This is where the idea of measurable outcomes would have helped the instructor. For example, demonstrate understanding of the psychological perspective through accurate use of psychology concepts. Even: Correctly use APA format for citations. But this student was looking for trouble.
December 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The assignment and rubric definitely need work, but that doesn't justify what is happening to the instructor.
December 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Very dubious that the they/them ad was even interpreted the way the pundits/consultants are saying. Willing to bet that when "people" in a lot of places hear Kamala is for "them" I am for "you" the "them" visualized is not transgender people. Hence why it wouldn't work for a Black Republican.
December 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Oh that's sad to hear, his little green books are so helpful; I often recommended them to students.
November 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM