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@jabela.bsky.social

Computer Science Teacher, TED-Ed speaker & Author of The Gamified Classroom.

445 Followers  |  402 Following  |  137 Posts  |  Joined: 10.06.2023  |  1.7671

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

With all the noise around #GPT5, this Tomโ€™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...

10.08.2025 08:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Create stories automatically with Gemini & the STAGE system! โ€“ ReadySetCompute

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

09.08.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Went my own way in the end.

09.08.2025 09:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Create stories automatically with Gemini & the STAGE system! โ€“ ReadySetCompute

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

readysetcompute.com/stage/

09.08.2025 08:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Create stories automatically with Gemini & the STAGE system! โ€“ ReadySetCompute

โณ 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

09.08.2025 04:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

09.08.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whoโ€™s Afraid of the Big Badย 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.

Whoโ€™s Afraid of the Big Badย 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 developmentsโ€ฆ

08.08.2025 04:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is such a cool gem!

07.08.2025 23:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

06.08.2025 06:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
ChatGPT Study Mode โ€“ ReadySetCompute

Learn more about the new study mode in #ChatGPT

readysetcompute.com/chatgptstudy...

#edusky #ai

31.07.2025 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

29.07.2025 01:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Number 1 book in the US

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...

26.07.2025 00:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

24.07.2025 04:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Google & Microsoft Go Full AI for EDU (ISTE) โ€“ ReadySetCompute

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

01.07.2025 01:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Free Video images voice gen from Gemini
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

30.06.2025 03:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software โ€“ Canva Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software โ€“ Canva

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

15.06.2025 03:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ FREE lifetime TCEA membership? Yes, please.
๐Ÿ’ก And noโ€”you donโ€™t have to live in Texas to snag this TAW offer!

If you work in education, this is for you. Sign up May 5โ€“9 and get forever access to PD, resources, and 85K+ amazing educators.

buff.ly/sBECacM
#teacherappreciationweek #edusky

05.05.2025 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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#MayThe4thBeWithYou I hope everyone enjoys #starwars day!

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

#Python #coding #MayThe4th #EDUsky

04.05.2025 03:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Fun picture of a large battery on a plane.

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 itโ€™s an amazing deal coz itโ€™s double the weight and more space in pocket / handbag.

27.04.2025 07:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Look Yummy! An excuse to go visit!

26.04.2025 05:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
GPT Wrapper rip offs - Make your own AI!
YouTube video by James Abela GPT Wrapper rip offs - Make your own AI!

So everyone had their fill of #GPT wrappers? In this video I show you how you can make your own that will be much safer than many third party attempts. #AI #Esafety Teachers need to take back control! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMKr... #EDUSky

26.04.2025 05:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
โ€œAdolescenceโ€ series scares school leadership โ€“ ReadySetComputeToggle MenuPreviousFacebookXInstagramYouTubeGithubWhatsAppScroll to topScroll to top

When leadership come back from holiday they're coming for the techies! I've lived through this in real life and I want to share my experience of a community pulled apart by a murderer. readysetcompute.com/adolescencen...

23.04.2025 23:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here is a simple money saving tip: Don't even think of buy a full-price game until you've cleared your backlog... Full price, is worst price! Buying later saves #cash and often gives you a better experience. Bought #Starwars outlaws half price and bugs fixed. #CheapGamer

23.04.2025 06:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cute or #privacy nightmare? To stop data going into training, find the settings and switch off "Improve the model for everyone".

If you post it on a socials they then get that info and its now much easier to read images thanks to #AI that can scrape through the site.

#DigitalCitizenship #edusky

13.04.2025 06:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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With #vibe #coding being the hot topic and even #Canva getting in on it, I wonder how that can lead to real understanding, is it a gateway? #edusky

11.04.2025 01:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With all the fear around #AI and the future of #Teaching, an unlikely champion of #HumanIntelligence has emerged!

The games industry knows machines best โ€” #educators should listen. ๐Ÿ‘‡
readysetcompute.com/gtaai/

#EduSky

02.04.2025 09:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For the first time in a while, I won't be doing anything around #Mothers day in class. We generally like to make cute cards etc, but imagine doing this and you've lost your mum? Please make sure you know before doing these activities. (UK mothers day next Sunday)

23.03.2025 05:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Day 3 EARCOS 2025 โ€“ ReadySetComputeToggle MenuPreviousFacebookXInstagramYouTubeGithubWhatsAppScroll to topScroll to top

Thank you to everyone who has come to us on our #EARCOS journey! Here is the final day's write up!
readysetcompute.com/earcos25/

#robots #STEM #STEMed #education #etc2025 #etc2025KL #edusky

23.03.2025 02:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #pi day!

14.03.2025 08:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In round 9 we talk about the #lightweight offline #IDEs This one is a tough call for students, because one clearly has the more attractive interface whilst the other supports newer versions of #Python

Who do you think deserves the win?
readysetcompute.com/marchbinarym...

09.03.2025 00:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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