GitHub Desktop – Accessibility Release Notes
Accessibility
Resize table columns via the keyboard
A new command, list.resizeColumn, enables you to resize columns by using the keyboard. When you trigger this command, select the column you want to resize and provide a percentage of the width you want to set. The following video shows how to apply this to resize a column in the Keyboard Shortcuts editor.
Screen reader support for synthesizing chat responses
We’ve updated the accessibility.voice.autoSynthesize setting to enable screen reader users to opt in to hearing chat responses announced by our synthesizer, instead of getting aria alerts.
Debugging improvements
When you’re debugging with the focus in an editor, invoking the Debug: Add to Watch command now announces the variable’s value for screen reader users.
Additionally, the Debug accessibility help dialog was improved for better thoroughness.
How to Tell the Chat GPT: Privacy Please!
To opt out of using your data to train Chat GPT:
Go to Settings
Click on Data Controls
Click on “Improve the model for everyone” and set it to off.
ALTERNATIVELY:
You can go to this website, and click on the button in the upper right that says “Make a Privacy Request”
Note that Enterprise ChatGPT has privacy enabled by default.
“You can access the privacy portal for ChatGPT services by visiting OpenAI’s Privacy Policy page. This page provides information on how your data is handled, including collection, usage, and your rights regarding your information. If you’re looking for specific privacy settings or options to manage your data, they are generally outlined in the policy itself or via account settings within the OpenAI platform.”
Here you can also Request a copy of the data, delete your account and make a ChatGPT Personal Data Removal requests.
You should absolutely avail yourself of these settings if you are using this for work where you are loading up sensitive information. We work with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) data, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) data and research data here at the university and need to be careful.
Services for businesses, such as ChatGPT Team, ChatGPT Enterprise, and our API Platform
“By default, we do not train on any inputs or outputs from our products for business users, including ChatGPT Team, ChatGPT Enterprise, and the API. We offer API customers a way to opt-in to share data with us, such as by providing feedback in the Playground, which we then use to improve our models. Unless they explicitly opt-in, organizations are opted out of data-sharing by default.
Please see our Enterprise Privacy page for information on how we handle business data.”
Gemini – “Study Smarter with Gemini” and Google Maps
I opened up Gemini today to this:
I mean – who hasn’t been using AI for self help issues with quizzes already?? But let’s see what the OpenStax “extension” is like.
The first thing I notice when starting to type @OpenStax, is that there are a lot of other options popping up as soon as I type the “@”.
I decided to jump on the OpenStax extension with something on the difficult side and it returned a failed query, but then still made some good suggestions.
“@OpenStax what textbooks do you have for pharmacology?
I couldn’t find any specific pharmacology textbooks from OpenStax. However, they do offer a wide range of free, high-quality college textbooks on various subjects, including biology and chemistry, which are closely related to pharmacology. You may find relevant information in these textbooks that can help you understand pharmacological concepts.
Here are some OpenStax textbooks that might be helpful:
- Biology 2e
- Chemistry 2e
- Organic Chemistry 2e
- Principles of Biology
You can find these textbooks and more on the OpenStax website: https://openstax.org/“
and then it made some lovely suggestions about how to more appropriately use the @OpenStax query:
“
While I wasn’t able to use @OpenStax to help with this, here are some of the textbooks that you can use to to get responses with links to relevant peer-reviewed textbook content:
- Math
- Algebra and Trigonometry “@OpenStax learn about exponents”
- Precalculus “@OpenStax what’s a trigonometric function?”
- Science
- Biology “@OpenStax is cell membrane selectively permeable”
- Chemistry “@OpenStax explain covalent and ionic bonds”
- Physics “@OpenStax what’s newton’s law of gravitation”
- Humanities
- US History “@OpenStax what was the importance of canals in the US in the early nineteenth century”
- World History “@OpenStax teach me about the Byzantines”
You can see all of the subjects available with @OpenStax by visiting this page.”
So I asked:
“@OpenStax what is the relevance of low bridges on the parkways of long island in relation to racial issues.”
And here is the response:
“
The low bridges on the parkways of Long Island have been a subject of controversy due to their alleged discriminatory design. It is believed that Robert Moses, the master planner behind the parkways, intentionally designed the bridges to be too low for buses to pass underneath. This, in turn, prevented people who relied on public transportation, many of whom were minorities and lower-income residents, from accessing the beaches and recreational areas accessible by the parkways.
This design choice is seen as a form of systemic racism that aimed to exclude certain groups from enjoying the benefits of these public spaces. By making it difficult for minorities to reach these areas, Moses effectively segregated the parkways and beaches, reinforcing racial inequalities in the region.
While there is no explicit written documentation confirming Moses’ intent, the evidence, including the unusually low height of the bridges and the historical context, strongly suggests that the design was intended to be discriminatory. This revelation has sparked discussions about the legacy of Robert Moses and the need to address the historical and ongoing effects of systemic racism in urban planning and infrastructure.
Key points related to the low bridges and racial issues:
- Intentional design: The bridges were designed to be too low for buses to pass underneath, preventing people who relied on public transportation from accessing the beaches and recreational areas.
- Systemic racism: This design choice was seen as a form of systemic racism aimed to exclude minorities and lower-income residents from enjoying the benefits of these public spaces.
- Historical context: The design of the bridges occurred during a time of racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
- Legacy of Robert Moses: The controversy surrounding the low bridges has led to discussions about the legacy of Robert Moses and the need to address the historical and ongoing effects of systemic racism in urban planning and infrastructure.
It’s important to note that while this information is widely accepted, some argue that the low bridges were simply a result of engineering constraints or design aesthetics, rather than an intentional act of discrimination. However, the overwhelming evidence suggests that the design was indeed a deliberate attempt to exclude certain groups from the parkways and beaches.”
I’m not sure how that relates to OpenStax, as the links point to other sources.
If I ask Chat GPT the same question, without the OpenStax prompt I get:
“
The issue of low bridges on Long Island’s parkways has a significant historical connection to racial and socioeconomic issues, particularly as it relates to urban planning and segregation. According to a widely accepted account by urban planner and historian Robert Caro in his biography of Robert Moses, “The Power Broker,” Moses, who oversaw the design of many of New York’s public works, intentionally designed overpasses on the Southern State Parkway to be too low for buses to pass under. This design was allegedly aimed at preventing buses, which were more likely to carry poorer individuals and racial minorities from New York City, from accessing the public beaches of Long Island, which Moses wanted to reserve for wealthier, predominantly white suburban residents who could afford a car.
This form of infrastructure design is an example of how urban planning can enforce racial segregation without overtly violating laws pertaining to racial discrimination. It effectively limited access based on socioeconomic status and race, as poorer African American and minority communities often relied more on public transportation than wealthier, white communities. This practice is often cited as a form of structural racism, where urban planning decisions contribute to systemic inequalities.
Although the direct evidence of Moses’s intentions has been debated among historians, the story has become a significant point of discussion regarding how infrastructure can perpetuate racial and socioeconomic inequalities. It serves as a case study in how transportation policy and urban planning can affect accessibility and equality in seemingly indirect but profoundly impactful ways.”
Note the the Gemini does give you the citations, which is nice for us as higher education peeps.
Also, when I ask GPT:
Do you integrate with Open Stax?
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
As of now, I don’t have the capability to directly integrate with external databases or resources like OpenStax in real-time. However, I can definitely help you understand and utilize OpenStax resources by providing information, summarizing content, or guiding you on how to access and make the most out of their textbooks and educational materials. If you have specific questions or need help with content from OpenStax, feel free to ask!
So maybe – not such a new thing per say.
Since I saw those additional Extensions… let’s try one of those out.
@Google Maps can you show me a picture of the vanderbuilt planetarium?
Here’s a picture of the Vanderbilt Planetarium:
It’s located at 180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721, and is part of the Vanderbilt Museum. You can find more information about the planetarium and its hours of operation on their website: https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/
Would you like to know more about the Vanderbilt Museum or planetarium, or are you looking for something else?’
It displays a fully functional/interactive google map of the planetarium – this is just a screen shot of it:
AI still wowed me today
So – if you follow what I write, you know that I have a little obsession with what AI can do with just your course syllabus. Well check this out:
I went to https://notebooklm.google.com/
Then I pasted the text from my colleague’s syllabus, entered the Notebook Guide and asked it for an Audio Overview. That is all.
Mind Blown.
When GPT makes me laugh and laugh…
A strawberry with two R’s
https://chatgpt.com/share/50375a02-92cf-4be3-875b-cc8c0a74af21
Here is the chat:
You are a top level computer that takes it’s time in data analysis – giving incredibly thoughtful answers to questions about words.
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
It sounds like you’re describing a system that prioritizes deep analysis and precision in understanding and defining words. Such a system would be highly effective at exploring nuances in language, ensuring that every detail is carefully considered before providing an answer. This approach might involve cross-referencing multiple sources, analyzing context, and even considering the historical evolution of a word’s meaning to provide the most accurate and insightful response. Would you like to dive into a specific word or concept with this level of detail?
4o
You said:
I want you to tell me how many letters are in the word “strawberry” and how many of each letter there is.
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The word “strawberry” has 10 letters in total. Here’s the breakdown of how many times each letter appears:
- S: 1 time
- T: 1 time
- R: 2 times
- A: 1 time
- W: 1 time
- B: 1 time
- E: 1 time
- Y: 1 time
So, the letter counts are:
- S: 1
- T: 1
- R: 2
- A: 1
- W: 1
- B: 1
- E: 1
- Y: 1
4o
You said:
Tell me the same break down for the word “berry”
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The word “berry” has 5 letters in total. Here’s the breakdown of how many times each letter appears:
- B: 1 time
- E: 1 time
- R: 2 times
- Y: 1 time
So, the letter counts are:
- B: 1
- E: 1
- R: 2
- Y: 1
4o
You said:
Now “Straw”
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The word “straw” has 5 letters in total. Here’s the breakdown of how many times each letter appears:
- S: 1 time
- T: 1 time
- R: 1 time
- A: 1 time
- W: 1 time
So, the letter counts are:
- S: 1
- T: 1
- R: 1
- A: 1
- W: 1
4o
You said:
now add straw and berry together
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
When you combine the letters in “straw” and “berry,” you get “strawberry,” which we’ve already analyzed. Here’s the breakdown of how many times each letter appears in the combined word:
- S: 1 time
- T: 1 time
- R: 3 times (1 from “straw” + 2 from “berry”)
- A: 1 time
- W: 1 time
- B: 1 time
- E: 1 time
- Y: 1 time
So, the combined letter counts for “straw” and “berry” are:
- S: 1
- T: 1
- R: 3
- A: 1
- W: 1
- B: 1
- E: 1
- Y: 1
4o
You said:
Now do strawberry
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
The breakdown of the word “strawberry” (which is “straw” + “berry”) is as follows:
- S: 1 time
- T: 1 time
- R: 3 times
- A: 1 time
- W: 1 time
- B: 1 time
- E: 1 time
- Y: 1 time
So the letter counts are:
- S: 1
- T: 1
- R: 3
- A: 1
- W: 1
- B: 1
- E: 1
- Y: 1
This matches the analysis of combining “straw” and “berry.”
4o
You said:
Do you see that your answer about the letters in “strawberry” from the beginning of this conversation is different from your answer at the end?
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
You’re right—I made an error earlier in the conversation. My initial breakdown of “strawberry” incorrectly listed the count of certain letters. The correct breakdown should indeed be:
- S: 1 time
- T: 1 time
- R: 3 times
- A: 1 time
- W: 1 time
- B: 1 time
- E: 1 time
- Y: 1 time
Both the initial breakdown and the later one should have matched. Thank you for pointing that out.
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An OER Book: AI Hacks for Educators
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More books from the conference Teaching and Learning with AI (the last is OER also):
- Jose’s book: https://www.amazon.com/
Teaching-AI-Practical-Guide- Learning/dp/1421449226 - Small Teaching Online: https://www.amazon.com/Small-
Teaching-Online-Applying- Learning/dp/1119619092 - Equity-Minded Teaching: https://www.amazon.com/Norton-
Guide-Equity-Minded-Teaching/ dp/0393893715/ - Teaching at its Best: https://www.amazon.com/
Teaching-Its-Best-Research- Based-Instructors/dp/ 1119860229 - Critique is Creative: https://www.amazon.com/
Critique-Creative-Critical- Response-Process%C2%AE/dp/ 0819577189 - ChatGPT book: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/
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Adobe Express does a little bit of everything
Without even bothering to explore Adobe Express much, I just assumed it was a dumbed down version of Adobe Photoshop. It does satisfy that description, but it is also a dumbed down Premier, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, converter, AND text to graphic AI generator.
menu of quick actions
part two of quick action items in adobe express
QR Code maker:
Generative AI image style:
What is a seawolf?
Maybe make it look more like a university mascot?
or start with a real photo and just mess with that using AI
That one “Animate from Audio” I’ve blogged about before: https://you.stonybrook.edu/jadams/2024/06/12/adobe-education-institute-animate-from-audio-in-adobe-express/
Here is that Collage Tool:
Teaching and Learning with AI Conference: My Poster Presentation
It isn’t really a poster presentation – click for the full slide deck
click here for presentation.
The general concept of this presentation is to remind instructors that by creating a solid syllabus, they have already done most of the work that will allow a generative AI tool to be extremely helpful to both the students and to themselves.