Cheryl Brown

@cherylbrown.bsky.social

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Ally 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️. Academic, Ōtautahi, Interested in all things Digital & Education. Esp digital equity & inclusion, youth, well-being and digital life.

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Cheryl Lee Brown is a South African–New Zealand education academic who has worked in education in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. She is a full professor at the University of Canterbury, specialising in the use of technology in education, digital literacy and access to technology. .. more

Education 33%

Communication & Media Studies 20%

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Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 1d

Eerie indeed. As Seen from Ōtautahi.

A suburban backyard framed by an eerie orange sun.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 1d

I know. “Wet and Forget” as a sponsor does my head in. At least it’s not like the Ashes with gambling sponsorship in your face!

Reposted by Cheryl Brown

The Elders @theelders.bsky.social · 2d

ELDERS' STATEMENT | Elders warn against a return to a ‘might-is-right’ world

“We are witnessing the breakdown of the long-standing principle that the use of force is justified only in self-defence.”

Read in full: theelders.org/news/elders-...

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 5d

And this hasn’t even touched on the AI slop issue and pressures of academic publication.

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 5d

Academic publishing now shows the same decline that has hit social media and online marketplaces.

The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing

theconversation.com

Reposted by Cheryl Brown

The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 5d

Academic publishing now shows the same decline that has hit social media and online marketplaces.

The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing

theconversation.com

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 11d

Not the ideal forecast. But hope it’s a special goodbye to 2025 and your Mum 💕

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 13d

Got my first e-reader (NOT Amazon) for Xmas. Signed up to CCC libraries. Emailed my “identity” stuff in and got all sorted almost immediately. Now I can access their digital collection and read to my hearts content. Thanks #Librarians for working during this in-between time.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 14d

Always sad to say goodbye :-(. Times with those we love are too short!

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15d

Omg I was “this days old” when I realised there was a NZ version. Yippee. 🥳 I can play again - I have been avoiding the other countries version. Thanks! 🤩

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15d

Enjoy it. Sometimes you just gotta do something a little different.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 15d

Stunning! I’ve tried to seed our local Mistletoe before (years ago when the city council were doing a citizen science type thing and giving away seeds). No luck :-(

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 16d

Let us know!

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 16d

Tempura veggies??

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 16d

Finding stuff we love to wear that fits us and is affordable is a rarity. Go for it.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 16d

That’s a lot of peas!

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 17d

Happily Xmas cookies all eaten! So got to try #Melomakarona for the “day after Xmas” baking. Thanks #SecretSantaAoNZ

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 17d

Bare legs = warm summer weather. Yay. Enjoy.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 18d

After years of trying to push kids Christmas wake ups later by even 5 mins - here I am at lunchtime enjoying a glass of bubbly 🥂and wondering when we will open presents 🎁 😂

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 19d

Happy 🎄 eve to you too. I have enjoyed your Creative & fun outfits in the lead up to Xmas.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 20d

Ooh good recs then. Might try for my dairy free Hubbie!

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 23d

Ooh I love the Pooh bear set.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 23d

Hubby delighted. Too many for us to enjoy but I’ll find someone to share them with 💕

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 23d

I’ve got to work on my “sous chef” and photo skills but had great fun making Besitos de Coco and Zimtsterne Xmas cookies.A nice complement of egg yolks and white for our very own girls. Thank you. #SecretSantaAoNZ. They don’t look great but are Yum! Great destress. 💕

Cheryl’s attempt at new Christmas cookies thanks to her SecretSanta. They might not look good but they are Yum!!

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 25d

Just as well there are still 7 days till Christmas 😂

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 25d

But Melomakarona (Greece) sounds so delicious and uses different tastes of olive oil and orange with a honey spice syrup. Yumm. And Alfajores (Argentina) are definitely on the list. Who doesn’t love a bit of Dulce De Lethe.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 25d

Decisions decisions. What do I try first?? I love the sound of Besitos de Coco (Portugal) but I want to try my new cookie cutters. Maybe complemented with Zimtsterne (Germany) as then can use up egg whites AND try the star cookie cutters???

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 25d

Very nice!!

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 25d

Highlight of #SecretSantaAoNZ. That my gift “hit the right spot” esp for my Giftee with dietary considerations and brought them joy. Yippee.

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 26d

And just showing off my xmassy blingy earrings. Matches my glasses!

Cheryl Brown @cherylbrown.bsky.social · 26d

I know! I also like that (aside from the gingerbread house) they are not very big. Perfect bite (or two) sized! It’s a shame I have to work today as the kitchen is definitely calling. 😂

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