Human Tech Connect by Julie Johnson

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.

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iPhone walking; text says on 2/6/25, join us on Blue Sky Social from 6-7pm CST; Use #InnovateWithCare: Trauma, Tech and Change Chat; Let’s create innovate but with our common humanity fully engaged;

Join our Twitter chat on Blue Sky Social to explore Trauma-Informed Care, Social Innovation, Technology, and Change. Follow the host
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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.

Your Digital Buffet: A Blend of Access and Personalization A Spread of Fresh Perspectives on Personalization and Accessibility, Served Just for You!

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?

E-Learning with AI-Driven Personalization and Accessibility Top Trends and Insights in Personalization and E-Learning Discussions

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

The Power of Personalization in Instructional Design: Tailored Learning Paths in Action The Power of Personalization in Instructional Design: Tailored Learning Paths in Action

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

Thank for you this! I have been trying to find a program that does this!

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.

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?

Accessibility Insights: Rethinking Modern Accessible E-Learning with A Human-Centered Approach What's temperature of LXD with Accessibility AND AI

So what's possible with AI empowering accessibility in #Elearning?

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

#AI #InstructionalDesign

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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…

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
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Such a thought-provoking article: “The most graceful paths through complex landscapes are seldom straight lines.”

Agreed!

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.

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.

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...

A Quick Guide to WCAG 2.0-2.2 for Instructional Designers Better Training Systems Begin with Awareness of Accessibility Laws

We love to talk inclusion but whose aware of the #WCAG
and digital #Accessibility

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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.

Accessible E-Learning Insights: The Accessibility Robots are Here! A full Newsletter on how AI is impacting Digital Accessibility

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.

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"Bridging Technology and Empathy: Crafting Human-Centric Accessibility with AI and Human Insight" A Strategic, Empathic Work Flow for Instructional Designers

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:

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-You are an advocate for accessibility
-You are interested in how AI can help with inclusion
-You want actionable ideas how AI can used eithically to support inclusion.

"Bridging Technology and Empathy: Crafting Human-Centric Accessibility with AI and Human Insight" A Strategic, Empathic Work Flow for Instructional Designers

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

Julie Johnson | Substack My experience is a bit like fusion food: a unique blend of evidence-based learning methods to enhance accessibility features in training and development from K-12 to the workplace. Let's chat on the n...

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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

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