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Image generated by Dall-EThis semester, I realized that I use personas a lot. When I asked if students had ever heard of personas, a few students raised their hands because they had done them in a previous class of mine. 😆It appears that I've developed a reputation for my love of persona-based learning! For those unfamiliar with the concept, personas are essentially detailed, fictional characters that we create to help understand and empathize with the users whom they represent. These are often used by content developers and usability experts to keep their focus on specific audiences and stakeholders.Personas are excellent for helping us step into different cultures, understand different perspectives, and develop a more holistic view of the world.