Portal Digital Learning

Experienced CLD practitioner, providing digital training in the CLD sector for young people, parents, carers, adult learners, voluntary and community groups.

[Naomi Klein @NaomiAKlein]

"The most powerful people in the world are preparing for the end of the world, an end they themselves are frenetically accelerating. Indeed, in a strange twist on the Old Testament tale, the oligarch class, having arrogated godlike powers to themselves, aren’t content to just build the arks. They appear to be doing their best to cause the flood"
- END TIMES FASCISM - And the Fight for the Living World, by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor. Coming Sept 15.

[Nick Wallis @nickwallis]

THREAD: On 29 Jan I got an email from someone I’d never met or spoken to before. We have been corresponding since and today we had our first chat. Anna (not her real name) is a former Subpostmaster. She is still fighting for compensation and has what she perceives as clear...

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[Hello Ruby @hellorubyworld]

The new four-book bindup of Hello Ruby is out in Georgia and I love the surprise that waited me (and the educators) at the venue.

[Portal Digital Learning @PortaldigitalL]

@x_TaraS_x @Spacecadetrik @DrPragyaAgarwal Not true, the age of legal capacity in Scotland is 16.

[Portal Digital Learning @PortaldigitalL]

@clairesweeney @Roblox It’s all about taking control. Here is a useful step by step guide for setting up controls on Roblox but also every other device and platform. Site is funded by ISP’s and media platforms. Very good guides on here. https://t.co/Kvik22A45x

[Portal Digital Learning @PortaldigitalL]

@rosewell_ps Hi folks. Because you have used a picture this isn’t very readable. Here’s a better step by step guide for parents. Shows screenshots of how they implement controls etc. https://t.co/Kvik22A45x

[Portal Digital Learning @PortaldigitalL]

I just entered @AutoTrader_UK’s monthly️ #ElectricCarGiveaway & you can too! This month’s prize is a Honda E worth over £36k! It’s free to enter & you have until 30th December. All information (including Ts&Cs) can be found here: https://t.co/34Xf4BWK0m

[Mhairi Hunter 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 @MhairiHunter]

OK once more into the breach of GRA reform because there are dozens of tweets on my timeline from people who still believe a gender recognition certificate acts a) as some kind of license to be trans and b) gives trans ppl some new or additional rights to use single sex spaces.

[Internet Matters @IM_org]

Children can be targeted by #groomers for any number of reasons online, including sexual and criminal exploitation. Setting #parentalcontrols, having regular conversations and making them aware of the risks online can help limit their exposure. #esafety

https://t.co/vjODhiszQd

[Marko Denic @denicmarko]

CSS generators can save you a lot of time and effort.

Here are the most useful CSS generators:

[CyberScotland @CyberResScot]

As the cost of household bills rise during the #CostofLivingChallenge, it’s even more important to stay one step ahead of criminals.👀Don’t share personal/financial info that could allow criminals access to your bank account, remember to #StopChallengeProtect. ✋☝️👊

@TakeFive

[Anna Clemens, PhD @scientistswrite]

15 bookmark-worthy tools for researchers that cost you nothing and will save you time (& nerves) when researching, writing and publishing.

A thread. 🧵

#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter

[Communities, Lifelong Learning and Employability @LLEadult_family]

A great opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape our public services. #becauseofcld

[Tessa Davis @TessaRDavis]

10 amazing websites that cost you nothing, but will save you hundreds of hours of your life:

[Portal Digital Learning @PortaldigitalL]

@twostraws @TwitterSupport Like others I don’t have it. Last update on my iPhone was 7th July. No newer update showing so far.

[@adamcreme.bsky.social on BlueSky @Adam_Creme]

My daughter works for a restaurant & was today told that she would have her wages deducted as a table of customers left without paying.

It is an absolute nonsense

I will not tell you the name of the restaurant unless they carry out the threat. Then I will & they will regret it.

[Lead Scotland @leadscot_tweet]

We are thrilled to be one of the first CLD organisations to be awarded a Digital Community Learning and Development Award 🎉Curious to learn more about the award and what's involved? Hear our CEO @ewhitelock explain in this video!
#BecauseofCLD #AdultLearningMatters @CldAwards

[Portal Digital Learning @PortaldigitalL]

@geerlingguy @EpicGames Tell them that they can only have access to your answers if they have bought a battle pass for the current season.

[Portal Digital Learning @PortaldigitalL]

@AlanSherry1 She’s a disgrace to her profession.