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Human Tech Connect by Julie Johnson
@juliejohnson00.bsky.social
Author; Accessible E-Learning Book Launching January 5; I help people build accessible and usable training systems with a 65% outcome
I am so excited to be back doing Twitter Chats but on Blue Sky Social!

Join @lmillerethicist.bsky.social and I next Thursday as we explore the integration of Trauma, Innovation and Tech using the #InnovateWithCare.

Go follow @letsintegrate.bsky.social
@lmillerethicist.bsky.social
Join our Twitter chat on Blue Sky Social to explore Trauma-Informed Care, Social Innovation, Technology, and Change. Follow the host
@letsintegrate.bsky.social and @lmillerethicist.bsky.social
and use #InnovateWithCare to join the conversation. Reply or quote-tweet to share your insights!
January 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Join our Twitter chat on Blue Sky Social to explore Trauma-Informed Care, Social Innovation, Technology, and Change. Follow the host
@letsintegrate.bsky.social and @lmillerethicist.bsky.social
and use #InnovateWithCare to join the conversation. Reply or quote-tweet to share your insights!
January 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Audio descriptions are necessary for making videos accessible. They narrate the crucial visual elements that would be necessary for understanding the plot without the ability to see the screen. They describe non-verbal cues like gestures, facial expressions, or eye contact.
January 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Happy New Year! My newsletter is back!!

We have a beautiful plate of articles and think pieces on the integration of #Personalization and #Accessiblity

How do you see these two things working together in your #InstructionalDesign?
Your Digital Buffet: A Blend of Access and Personalization
A Spread of Fresh Perspectives on Personalization and Accessibility, Served Just for You!
open.substack.com
January 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
My latest newsletter is an entire newsletter exploring the intersection of #Personalization and #Accessibility in #Elearning

Topics: Content adaptability, Natural Language Processing,
AI assisted assessments
E-Learning with AI-Driven Personalization and Accessibility
Top Trends and Insights in Personalization and E-Learning Discussions
substack.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Personalized Learning: Tailored Paths Ahead". In this blog I give exmaples with real life companies like Duolingo, Smart Sparrow, Knowledge Alta and Cornerstone on Demand

#Elearning #AI #Peronalization
The Power of Personalization in Instructional Design: Tailored Learning Paths in Action
The Power of Personalization in Instructional Design: Tailored Learning Paths in Action
open.substack.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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I've been testing AI image generators to see if any can make diagrams that represent a concept or idea. So far, napkin.ai is the only one I've found. Any other suggestions?
Napkin AI - The visual AI for business storytelling
Just type, copy-paste or generate your text and Napkin will instantly transform it into insightful visuals. Make your communication more effective with Napkin.
napkin.ai
November 30, 2024 at 4:59 PM
So what's possible with AI empowering accessibility in #Elearning?

I break this down in my latest newsletter (linkedin in comments)

#AI #InstructionalDesign

open.substack.com/pub/juliejoh...
Accessibility Insights: Rethinking Modern Accessible E-Learning with A Human-Centered Approach
What's temperature of LXD with Accessibility AND AI
open.substack.com
November 29, 2024 at 11:44 PM
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How can we navigate deep disagreements while still finding common ground that leads, then, to common action? This concept is universally useful. @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @chrischirp.bsky.social @pscommissioner.bsky.social @gabrielapavarini.bsky.social
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Obama Foundation on LinkedIn: #democracyforum
In a nation as diverse as America, how can we navigate deep disagreements while still finding common ground that leads, then, to common action? That’s the…
www.linkedin.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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Such a thought-provoking article: “The most graceful paths through complex landscapes are seldom straight lines.”
I read this weeks ago and can't get it out of my head. A must-read (& share) for anyone serious about systems change.

"Complexity approaches generally begin with the assumption that it is not possible to direct a living system along a linear pathway no matter how desirable the potential outcomes."
Is Systems Thinking the same as Complexity Thinking?
Path Notes #4
wolfwillow.substack.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:49 AM
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Agreed!
I think BlueSky will be significantly better for conferences than any other site. Organisers can create speaker starter packs to allow attendees to auto-follow all speakers. Also a custom feed of all folks skeeting abut a conf would be a big win.
Advocating that tech conferences start including Bluesky accounts on profile pages and badges is already working!
November 28, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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People who are new to writing alt text sometimes feel they must describe every detail, and then get overwhelmed by this pressure. Imagine a large crowd at a football game: you are not expected to describe every single person in a crowd in detail. This would be nearly impossible.
November 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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The NNGroup has what I think is a good article on writing Alt-text including the alt-text decision tree > www.nngroup.com/articles/wri...
Alt Text: What to Write
Images are decorative, functional, or informative. Skip alt text for decorative. Describe the action for functional. Convey the message for informative.
www.nngroup.com
November 27, 2024 at 2:09 PM
We love to talk inclusion but whose aware of the #WCAG
and digital #Accessibility
A Quick Guide to WCAG 2.0-2.2 for Instructional Designers
Better Training Systems Begin with Awareness of Accessibility Laws
open.substack.com
November 26, 2024 at 2:28 AM

I’m thrilled to announce my e-book on Accessible E-Learning Design is coming in 2025! This hands-on guide helps LxD folks create inclusive learning designs with practical tools like #AI and #UDL. I’m seeking peer reviewers to provide feedback—interested? Fill out the form linked in comments.
November 22, 2024 at 2:08 PM
AI accessibility tools are everywhere! While building an app and writing my e-book, I’m amazed by their growth. But are Personalized Learning Paths truly inclusive? We need to ensure they allow real customization, especially for workplace accommodations.

open.substack.com/pub/juliejoh...
Accessible E-Learning Insights: The Accessibility Robots are Here!
A full Newsletter on how AI is impacting Digital Accessibility
open.substack.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Are you ready for all the ways #AI is going to make accessibility more attainable for #InstructionalDesigners?

I am writing all about that in my next substack newsletter!

Subscribe below:

open.substack.com/pub/juliejoh...
"Bridging Technology and Empathy: Crafting Human-Centric Accessibility with AI and Human Insight"
A Strategic, Empathic Work Flow for Instructional Designers
open.substack.com
November 21, 2024 at 1:11 PM
New Post Substack Friends!
In this week’s Accessible E-Learning Insights Post, I break down a workflow that blends AI Accessible Checks with Human Testers with Assistive Technology. This blog post is for you if:

#Accessibility #Instructionaldesign #Elearning #Testing
"Bridging Technology and Empathy: Crafting Human-Centric Accessibility with AI and Human Insight"
A Strategic, Empathic Work Flow for Instructional Designers
open.substack.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Wanna go deep on accessibility and e-learning?

Follow my substack where I share accessible e-learning workflows with AI, additive tech and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

#UDL #Accessibility #Elearning
November 17, 2024 at 11:04 AM
A rising topic in the realm of accessibility and usability that are happening in my circle is the use of AI as a tool for accessibility testing, which is very concerning
November 16, 2024 at 10:06 PM