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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · 18d

🚨 The cyber attack on Kido nursery is a stark reminder: Safeguarding in 2025 is not just about gates or sign-in sheets, it is about digital safety too.

Stolen records put children at risk. #CyberSecurity is safeguarding - Now more than ever!

➡️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#CyberSecurity #EduSky

Children's names, pictures and addresses stolen in nursery hack

Experts have condemned the hack as an

www.bbc.co.uk

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Jun 23

⭐ That's right folks! The A, B, I and the D is returning to #ISTELive and after many years online, it's finally coming, in person... EdTech SmackDown LIVE! 🥳

🗓️ Tuesday July 1st @ 3pm CDT
📍 HBGCC – Hemisfair Ballroom 2

😎 You don't want to miss this one! See you there!

#EduSky #EdTechSmack

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Jun 19

Shout out to my daughter who is sitting her final A-Level exam today (And all the other students around the country sitting their A-Levels)

May Allah grant you all the success in the exam and for your future 🤲❤️

#Exams #ALevels #College #SixthForm #EduSky

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Jun 16

⭐ EdTech AM - Episode 7 is out now! 🥳

As usual, @meaganalfano.bsky.social and I take an alternative look at all things tech, education, life and everything in between!

❤️ Please like, comment, subscribe & share!

#EdTechAM #EdTech #Podcast #Tech #Ai #ChatShow #InnovateEDU

EdTech AM - Episode 7

YouTube video by EdTech AM

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Jun 6

☪️ Eid Mubarak! 🥳

Muslims worldwide are celebrating #EidAlAdha. I’ve made an infographic with key facts about Eid

Please share so others can learn about the beauty of Eid ❤️

Keep me & my family in your duas. 🤲

#Eid #EidMubarak #Eid2025 #EidulAdha2025 #Diversity #Inclusivity #EduSky #EdTech

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Apr 26

⭐ EdTech AM - Episode 6 is out now! 🥳

Join @meaganalfano.bsky.social & me as we wade through all the latest going ons in the world of tech & more!

🎬 Watch here: youtu.be/8IP-Y5XbchM
🌍 Visit our website: edtecham.org

❤️ Please like, comment, subscribe & share!

#EdTechAM #EdTech #EduSky #Podcast

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Apr 11

⭐ @briskteaching.bsky.social has truly taken the EdTech world by storm & is helping teachers to save time & take teaching and learning to the next level! 💪

🥳 Today, I'm delighted to become one of the founding members of Club Brisk! 🙌

#ClubBrisk #BriskTeaching #AI #EdTech #Education

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Apr 10

Who's excited for Canva Create?! 🥳

Join the live stream today!
🎬 canva.com/canva-create
🇬🇧 6pm BST
🇺🇸 10am PDT

What new feature would you love to see in Canva?!

#Canva #CanvaCreate #CanvaEDU #EdTech #Education #EduSky

Canva Create 2025: Join online for free

Join Canva Create, our annual event celebrating creativity. Watch the live keynote online on April 10 to hear about our latest product launches. Register now.

www.canva.com

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Apr 9

Never has anything been more true! 🙈😂

#Microsoft #Word #EdTech #EduSky

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Mar 21

➡️ The DfE wants your views on "Narrowing the Digital Divide in Schools & Colleges."

Let's shape the future & ensure every learner succeeds digitally 💪

🗓️ The consultation closes on 23rd May 2025.

www.gov.uk/government/c...

#EdTech #EduSky #Education #DigitalDivide

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Mar 13

📢 DfE updated their "Meeting Digital & Technology Standards" for schools

✅ Clear broadband guidance
✅ Improved data templates
✅ Better asset tracking
✅ Secure networks
✅ Stronger Wi-Fi

Read here:
➡️ www.gov.uk/guidance/mee...

#EdTech #CyberSecurity #DigitalStrategy #SchoolLeadership #Education

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Mar 10

#DigitalTransformation isn’t just about new tech. It’s about reshaping how schools operate & it's essential we keep evolving in 2025 & beyond

However, tight budgets, rapid changes & cyber threats remain big barriers

📝 Read more in my article here:
➡️ bit.ly/DTstate25

#EduSky #AI #CyberSecurity

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Mar 7

⭐ EdTech AM is BACK for 2025 with a fresh new look! 🥳

Join us for a special Canva SLAM episode featuring amazing educators from around the world sharing their favourite Canva tips and tricks! 💪

🎬 Watch now: bit.ly/etamcs1
📝 Show notes: EdTechAM.org

#EduSky #EdTechAM #Canva #CanvaSLAM

EdTech AM Presents... Canva Slam!

Join us for a special episode of EdTech AM... Canva Slam! Your hosts, The A, B, I and the D and the M, E and the G are joined by some wonderful educators from around the world all celebrating and sharing some awesome Canva tips and tricks! As always, you can find all the resources and show notes on our website: EdTechAM.org

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 28

☪️ Ramadan Mubarak to all my friends & family & everyone around the world! ❤️

#Ramadan #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan1446 #Islam #Muslim #Blessed #Prayers #Dua #Alhamdulillah #EduSky

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 27

☪️ Ramadan Mubarak! 🥳

⭐ This weekend marks the start of the holy month of #Ramadan & is of immense importance & blessings for Muslims around the world.

➡️ Check out my infographic on Ramadan facts: bit.ly/RamadanKeyFacts

🤝 Greet your students & colleagues with Ramadan Mubarak!

#EduSky #Peace #Dua

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 23

Decided to give the #ITjustworks HQ a little upgrade. A bigger IKEA Kallax for more storage, but also to improve my virtual meeting background! 😂

#ITjustworks #DeskSetup #RoomSetup #HQ #Ikea #Kallax #Alhamdulillah #Mashallah

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 21

Yeah, it makes sense and it's certainly the least worst of the 2 options. But at the same time, I'd like to see one of the wealthiest companies in the world legally challenge the government on what is a very bad move. They've certainly got the legal capacity and strength to do so.

Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 21

Indeed, but they've challenged laws in the past without implementation. I'm surprised they didn't appear to legally challenge it on this occasion (Maybe they did, but it doesn't appear that way!)

Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 21

Apple’s decision to cave to UK government pressure is deeply disappointing 👎

This move undermines #OnlineSafety, #Security & #Privacy

It sets a dangerous precedent that may force other tech giants to follow suit ⚠️

#Apple #UKGovernment #Data #Privacy #Encryption #iCloud #CyberSecurity #EduSky

Apple pulls encryption feature from UK over government spying demands

Soon no UK iCloud backups will be end-to-end encrypted.

www.theverge.com

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 21

It will probably only charge at 7.5W as opposed to 15W though as it only has Qi compatibility and not Qi2.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 21

Just like the power button placement on the M4 Mac mini, this is a non-issue!

Sure, it would have been nice if Apple included MagSafe on the iPhone 16E, but let's face it, most of us complaining about it are not buying the iPhone 16E and getting the iPhone 16 or the 16 Pro/Max instead!

Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 21

Tech sites & YouTubers are losing it over Apple not including MagSafe on the iPhone 16E

The reality is most people buying the device won't even know what MagSafe is, let alone have a MagSafe charger

It would have been nice, but not the end of the world for the target market

#EduSky #Apple #iPhone

Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 21

Tech sites & YouTubers are losing it over Apple not including MagSafe on the iPhone 16E

The reality is most people buying the device won't even know what MagSafe is, let alone have a MagSafe charger

It would have been nice, but not the end of the world for the target market

#EduSky #Apple #iPhone

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 13

Teleprompter apps have really helped me to get over my stutter when recording content. Just noticed that there’s one with the lifetime subscription being free of charge! 🥳

Download the app & “purchase” the lifetime subscription which is currently free 👍

⬇️ apps.apple.com/gb/app/telep...

#EduSky

‎Teleprompter & Video Recorder

‎Our smart prompter app makes it easy to read your script and record without ever looking away from the camera. With this teleprompter for videos and our cutting-edge autocue technology, you'll produc...

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 12

Bluesky has been somewhat luckily that there has been a large migration to the platform, but there is still a HUGE number of folks on Twitter, Instagram etc.

Others like Telegram, Signal, Mastodon and even Threads (yes, I know it's owned by Meta) have tried, but the engagement just isn't there.

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Abid Patel @abidpatel.com · Feb 12

The problem with leaving these platforms is engagement, or lack thereof. Many have tried to leave WhatsApp, Instagram etc. But when the majority of the people you want to connect with are using these, there's very little benefit in moving somewhere else where you're just gonna be lonely.

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