Re: "signposting" in developing for designing and writing

Thanks!

~Shawn

On 26-Aug-20 7:39 AM, Daniel Montalvo wrote:
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> Daniel Montalvo
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> Accessibility Education and Training Specialist
> W3C/WAI
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Shawn Henry <shawn@w3.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:25 PM
>> To: public-wai-curricula@w3.org
>> Subject: "signposting" in developing for designing and writing
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>> Hi Daniel and all,
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>> Ref: https://deploy-preview-238--wai-curricula.netlify.app/curricula/developing-accessible-content/structure-and-semantics/
>> under Topics to Teach
>> under Topic: Section Headings
>> under Learning Outcomes for Topic
>> [[...
>>  * list requirements for content authors to write heading texts that convey meaning and structure
>>  * list requirements for designers to use unique styles for each of the heading rank levels ]]
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>> First, I haven't followed this issue, and I understand that you have discussed different options. I didn't dig for record of your previous
>> discussions. Here is "my 2 cents":
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>> Since we are developing separate curricula for different roles/tasks (developing, designing, writing) I think we want to avoid much overlap,
>> and keep focused on the roles/tasks in the specific curricula.
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>> For the example above, it seems to me that developers need to *know* that there is guidance for writing and designing Headings, yet they
>> do not need to be able to "list requirements" for others. That is, they need to be aware of them, but not be able to list the specifics.
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>> I don't feel strongly.
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> Hey Shawn,
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> Thanks for your comments on this issue.
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> Task Force has been working on this and we have now a more stable proposal agreed yesterday, see
> https://www.w3.org/2020/08/25-wai-curricula-minutes.html#item01#item01
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> We have simplified language, made it closer to WCAG and general WAI style. We no longer require developers to "list requirements", but to "summarize related requirements for authors/designers...".
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> Hope it clarifies.
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>> Best,
>> ~Shawn
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Received on Wednesday, 26 August 2020 16:02:58 UTC