James Abela

Wishing everyone a Happy World Teachers day!

#WorldTeachersDay

It’s not quite world peace! But playing #Microsoft games on #PS4 feels very cool!

Salespeople are trained to persuade. Our job is to protect budgets + get real value for schools. I shared my approach here 👉 readysetcompute.com/purchasingbe...

#EdTech #TechLeadership #Procurement #SchoolTech #ValueDriven

Gen Z is entering the job market full of ambition, but running into barriers: rising costs, and age bias.

There are solutions — from career guidance to flexible work and stronger support networks.

Read more: readysetcompute.com/genzjobhunt/

#GenZ #YouthEmployment #FutureOfWork

This is a thoughtful analysis of how the #future will be in the age of #ai

readysetcompute.com/po-shen/

Hats off to #Daiso! #Equity in shavers at last! (I checked quantity and price)

YouTube video by James Abela Gemini in Classroom in 5 minutes

🚀 Just released: a new video showing the best #Gemini for Classroom features every teacher should know!

✨ Study Mode
📝 Quiz Generator
📖 Relevel Text
❓ Text-Based Questions
🌍 Translation

These are real time savers that make lessons engaging and accessible.

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/tZ0tbx-m2NE?...

At the ASEAN #AI Conference, our panel explored whether #English is a bridge or barrier for #ASEAN AI. 🌏🤖 We dug into the digital divide, local-language AI, & Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 vision.

Full post: readysetcompute.com/aifriendenemy/

#EDUsky

AI is shaping the future of education in ASEAN.
We must close the AI divide. Read the briefing ahead of my talk tomorrow at #AIMalaysiaSummit2025 👉 readysetcompute.com/asean2025bri...

#AIForAll #Education #ASEAN #ResponsibleAI #DigitalDivide #AIinEducation

Love the thought leadership here, I’ll mention this article when I chat to the Malaysian ministry tomorrow.

GPT-5 vs GPT-4: I tested both on 7 real-world challenges — one dominated The results weren't even close

With all the noise around #GPT5, this Tom’s Hardware piece comparing it to the old model is a breath of fresh perspective. Sometimes side-by-side is the only way to cut through the hype.

www.tomsguide.com/ai...

Today, @jabela.bsky.social shared with me his STAGE framework for prompting Storybooks with Google Gemini, designed to support language teachers and learners.
readysetcompute.com/stage

Went my own way in the end.

Oh right! Well I made a simple prompt system to help people and put together an article.

readysetcompute.com/stage/

⏳ Create illustrated, level-appropriate stories in under a minute with the STAGE Method + #Gemini Storybook. #AI writes, matches #CEFR, and illustrates.

readysetcompute.com/stage/

#AIinEducation #EdTech #edusky

Has @jenolanguages.bsky.social published their story prompt guide anywhere?

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? I don't know why that title came to mind, perhaps Doug Johnson's post, "Why be afraid of AI?" coaxed it out of me. With the launch of ChatGPT 5, the not-quite AGI, I find myself re-reading Doug's points: I suppose I should keep a closer eye on the developments regarding AI. But here in my recliner, sipping coffee bought with pension money, and required to produce absolutely nothing, I feel little threat, let alone terror, about these new systems and more optimism than is probably warranted.

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

I don't know why that title came to mind, perhaps Doug Johnson's post, "Why be afraid of AI?" coaxed it out of me. With the launch of ChatGPT 5, the not-quite AGI, I find myself re-reading Doug's points: I suppose I should keep a closer eye on the developments…

This is such a cool gem!

The Missing Manual: Gemini AI For Teachers Amazon.com: The Missing Manual: Gemini AI For Teachers eBook : Abela, James: Kindle Store

Great summary, I wrote a book to support teachers and EdTech coaches with these changes www.amazon.com/Missing-Manu... Amazon.com: The Missing Manual: Gemini AI For Teachers eBook : Abela, James: Kindle Store

Learn more about the new study mode in #ChatGPT

readysetcompute.com/chatgptstudy...

#edusky #ai

You asked for X-ray, you got it! Thanks for all the support with #Edtech #AI book!

www.amazon.com/Missing-Manu... Amazon.com

#edusky

Number 1 book in the US

A huge thank you to #edusky for helping me reach number 1 in the US! This is the now a #bestelling guide to #Gemini for #GClassroom

www.amazon.com/Missing-Manu...

The Missing Manual: Gemini AI For Teachers Amazon.com: The Missing Manual: Gemini AI For Teachers eBook : Abela, James: Kindle Store

Just launched my book to help #teachers use #Gemini #AI, so please take a look and see how it can help you save time, get a better understanding of what AI can and can't do! #EDUSky

amazon.com/dp/B0FJQRGPL8

I'm wondering if any of my tribe are here on @bsky.app Here's the #ISTELive25 updates! I'll follow back any #educators

readysetcompute.com/iste25/

#notatiste #EDUSky

YouTube video by James Abela Free Video images voice gen from Gemini

Incredible that all this #AI is available for #free, hidden behind Google's AIStudio.

#Edusky

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6cM...
#edusky

Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva

Wishing everyone a wonderful #Fathersday! Here is a fun two player blocks game you can play together! www.canva.com/design/DAGqY...

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#teacherappreciationweek #edusky

#MayThe4thBeWithYou I hope everyone enjoys #starwars day!

For the #teachers, here is a lesson pack: readysetcompute.com/may4th25/

#Python #coding #MayThe4th #EDUsky

Fun picture of a large battery on a plane.

I get asked about power banks a lot. 10,000 mah is what you can take worry free on a plane and I would recommend 2 x 5000 over 1 x 10,000 unless it’s an amazing deal coz it’s double the weight and more space in pocket / handbag.

Look Yummy! An excuse to go visit!