Today is the day - the first Computer Science exam of the season! To all students sitting their Computer Science exams today — good luck! To all the teachers: We hope it goes well for you and your students. You've all worked so hard! You've got this 💪 Craig & Dave

🤖🎨 AI is learning fast… but should it be stealing your work? Discover the UK debate over AI copyright, creator rights, and innovation. Read more 👉 craigndave.org/ukgov-ai-cop... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AIethics #Copyright

🤖 Big shoutout to our Festival of Computing sponsor VEX Robotics! And you can meet them at this year’s festival. Find out more - craigndave.org/vex-foc2026/ 🎟️ Tickets - craigndave.org/conference/ #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #FestivalOfComputing26

How does your map app find the fastest route so quickly? 🚗💡 It’s all about graph theory, algorithms, and a bit of phone spying! Read more in our latest blog. craigndave.org/how-do-map-a... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

Why are some CPUs Ryzen 9 and others Ryzen 5? 🍪 It’s chip binning — silicon’s way of sorting the best from the rest! Read the blog: craigndave.org/what-is-chip... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained

Smart Revise: revision re-imagined 🧠 Auto-marked quizzes & homework Instant feedback, real progress OCR, AQA, Edexcel & Cambridge mapped Try for FREE account: smartrevise.craigndave.org #SmartRevise #GCSE #ALevel #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #business

Boost grades. Reduce stress. Smart Revise transforms revision from a last-minute panic into a continual learning habit.🧠 Now for GCSE Business! Try it FOR FREE - smartrevise.online #SmartRevise #GCSE #craigndave #TeamCompSci

“Differentiation is dead”… or is it? 👀 Craig and Dave explore how teaching has evolved from colour-coded worksheets to real adaptive teaching. Scaffolding > lowering expectations. Watch now 👉 youtu.be/LfqbR23C2co #AtTheChalkface #Teaching #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

💻 RAM used to be cheap… now a 32 GB upgrade costs like a weekend away! 😬 AI data centres are hoovering up memory, and just three companies control the world’s supply. Find out why: youtube.com/shorts/mJG-3... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained #PCHardware #RAM

Got your ticket for the #FestivalOfComputing2026? Wednesday 1 July - Bromsgrove School TICKETS - craigndave.org/conference/ Co-founded & hosted by Bromsgrove School with AQA as our headline sponsor, it is the UK’s must-attend CPD event for secondary computing teachers. @aqaeducation.bsky.social

Why do we build our tech on silicon? It’s cheap, clever, and cooler than it sounds. Read the blog 👉 craigndave.org/silicon-chips/ #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Semiconductors #STEM

OCR Fringe Event - Festival of Computing 2026 A fast-paced session of talks from brilliant educators covering AI, robotics, SEND, Python, careers in tech & more. 📅 1 July, Bromsgrove School 👉 craigndave.org/foc-ocr-frin... #CraignDave #TeamCompSci @cambridgeocr.bsky.social #FestivalOfComputing26

Ever marked an answer and thought… “that’s not in the mark scheme”? 🤔 Quicksort is the perfect reminder that students can be right in more than one way. If we focus on understanding over memorisation, everything changes. 👀 Check out our blog - shorturl.at/FxJVm #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

Have you subscribed to At The Chalk Face yet? It's our YouTube home for teachers, by teachers. 📌 Subscribe now (It's FREE) & get your weekly dose of insight, ideas, and fun straight from the chalk face. 👉 www.youtube.com/@the-chalk-f... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AtTheChalkface

“It's not in the mark scheme…” 👀 Does that mean no marks? Not quite. In this week’s At the chalk face, we unpack how marking really works — and why correct answers aren’t always listed. 👉 Watch here: youtu.be/b56bRx9KXKE #ComputingTeacher #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

Why do we have airplane mode? It's not because your phone could bring a plane down! It’s about safety, electronics, & keeping 200 people from making early-morning spreadsheet calls. Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/mNksi... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AirplaneMode #TechExplained

⭐ Festival of Computing Sponsor Spotlight: Dodona ⭐ @dodona.be are one of the sponsors of this year's Festival of Computing! 🫶 Want to know more? craigndave.org/meet-dodona-... 📌 Discover Dodona here - dodona.be #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #FestivalOfComputing26 #Dodona

We are on TikTok! 🎉 Expect quick tips, lesson hacks, Smart Revise know-how, and the occasional behind-the-scenes chaos 👀 📲 Follow us here: www.tiktok.com/@craig.n.dave Come hang out, learn something new, and maybe have a laugh along the way! #computerscience #STEM #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

⏱️ Meet Time2Code An interactive coding platform from Craig’n’Dave, designed to help students learn programming step-by-step, while making life easier for teachers 🐍 Perfect for teaching Python & C# Try it 👉 time2code.today #ComputerScience #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

Why do we build our tech on silicon? It’s cheap, clever, and cooler than it sounds. Read the blog 👉 craigndave.org/silicon-chips/ #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Semiconductors #STEM

“Good evening, Manchester!” 🤯 How do websites know where you are? It’s not magic—it’s just IP geolocation! Find out how your internet address gives away your ‘general vibe’. 😅 Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/0zrDn... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained #IPGeolocation

How do billions of tiny transistors get made from simple sand? 🤯 Discover the magic behind your tech in our latest blog! 🔬⚡ Read more 👉 craigndave.org/how-do-you-m... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

Are “fun” lessons actually effective… or just memorable? 🤔 In our latest 'chalk face' episode, we explore: 💡The truth about fun in learning 💡 Why unplugged activities work 💡And so much more... 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/ygeZVDdjUAw #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

Tiny switches, huge impact! ⚡ Discover how transistors power your phone, laptop & more. Dive into the tech that changed everything 👉 craigndave.org/what-are-tra... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #STEM #TechExplained

Australia just banned social media for under 16s But will it actually protect young people… or just push the problem elsewhere? 🤔 We break it all down 👇 youtu.be/Yu1MGH_xZOU #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaBan #STEM #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

🚨 Make computing come alive with @vex.com 🤖 Hands-on coding, real engagement, and future-ready skills for your students. 📖 Read the blog: craigndave.org/vex-foc2026/ Don’t miss VEX at the Festival of Computing 2026 🔥 #Computing #EdTech #STEM #CraignDave

⏱️ Meet Time2Code An interactive coding platform from Craig’n’Dave, designed to help students learn programming step-by-step, while making life easier for teachers 🐍 Perfect for teaching Python & C# Try it 👉 time2code.today #ComputerScience #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

How does your music get squished down without losing its vibe? 🎶 Discover how MP3 compression really works in our latest blog: craigndave.org/how-does-mp3... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #MP3Compression

🎧 A band with 850K listeners... and no real members? The Velvet Sundown fooled Spotify and sparked a big convo on AI, music & what’s real anymore. 📖 Read the blog: craigndave.org/velvet-sundo... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AIinMusic #DigitalEthics #SpotifyHoax

Why can you buy a 43” 4K TV for £120… and still afford a meal deal? 🤯📺 We break down the real reasons TVs are so cheap now (hint: it’s not just magic). 👉 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/orGNU... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained #ComputerScience

Low-level code isn't dead — it's powering your tech while AI plays catch-up. Be the one who debugs, not just vibes. 👉 Read our Blog - craigndave.org/using-low-le... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #LowLevelProgramming

Should AI always agree with us — or tell us when we’re wrong? 🤔 Explore the debate on AI, truth, and morals in our latest blog. Read more here: craigndave.org/should-ai-ha... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AIethics #ComputerScience #EdTech #FutureOfAI

🚀 How did the Festival of Computing become the UK’s biggest CPD event for secondary computing teachers? Craig & Dave tell all🎬 youtu.be/LUaI8JWtNi4 🎟 Get your tickets for 1 July at Bromsgrove School NOW. craigndave.org/conference/ #FestivalOfComputing26 #CPD #CraigAndDave

Why does ticking “I am not a robot” feel personal? 😅 It’s not the click — it’s how you click! Humans are gloriously clumsy… bots are not. 🤖🖱️ 🎥 Watch: youtube.com/shorts/-WlkB... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AI #CAPTCHA #HumansVsRobots

🚨 Some CPD sessions at the Craig’n’Dave Festival of Computing 2026 are already full! 3 slots, practical ideas, AI, curriculum, programming & more. ⚠️ Don’t miss out! 👉 Get your tickets HERE - craigndave.org/product/fest... #CPD #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #FestivalOfComputing26

Endianness: the byte order battle in computing! Big-endian vs little-endian — why does it matter? Find out in our new blog! 🥚💻 Read here 👉 craigndave.org/what-is-endi... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Coding #CompSci

Who’s really keeping the internet from exploding? 💥 Meet Cloudflare — the web’s bouncer, bodyguard & personal trainer! Speed, security, and a touch of internet magic. 🖥️✨ Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/j0abg... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #WebSecurity #CDN

Less prep. More great CS lessons 🚀 The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre is fully aligned to GCSE & A Level exam boards & packed with teaching resources that just work — no last-minute panic, no reinventing the wheel Check it out - craigndave.org/resource-cen... #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

We’ve just published the CPD list for the Festival of Computing & honestly, it’s one of our strongest line-ups yet! Some sessions are already filling up, so get your spot now! 👉 Tickets: craigndave.org/product/fest... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputingCPD #festivalofcomputing26

Discover how we combine video, handwritten notes, & Smart Revise to help students remember, process, and apply knowledge in GCSE and A-Level computer science. Read the full blog 👉 craigndave.org/handwriting-... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #LearningByHand #Education #TeachingTips

Have you subscribed to At the chalk-face yet? At The Chalk Face is our YouTube home for teachers, by teachers – where Craig’n’Dave’s magic comes to life! 👉 www.youtube.com/@thechalkface #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AtTheChalkface

👀 Ever read an Ofsted report and thought… “I’ve definitely seen that paragraph before”? Craig & Dave unpack copy-paste reports, woolly sentences, and the irony of teachers doing the same! 😅 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/di7uDU-U8mc #Ofsted #TeacherLife #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Education

🚨 Smart Revise update – Friday night 🚨 Smart Revise will be briefly offline at 11pm GMT on Fri 13th Feb while we make some updates 🛠️ We’ll have everything back up and running as quickly as possible. Thanks! — The Craig’n’Dave Team #SmartRevise #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

🍛 Festival of Computing – Curry Supper Sponsored by @vexroboticsasia.bsky.social 📍30 June 7–10pm Bromsgrove School 🎟️ Festival ticket or presenter required. Limited spaces – book now! ➡️ shorturl.at/imCKV #FestivalOfComputing2026 #VEXRobotics

🏡 Festival of Computing 2026 – Stay On-Site! Single ensuite rooms at Bromsgrove School on 30th June — breakfast included. Perfect for festival-goers who want to skip the travel! Book early – spaces are limited! £61.50 per room ➡️ shorturl.at/m1rT0 #FestivalOfComputing2026 #BromsgroveSchool

🎟️ Tickets for the Craig’n’Dave Festival of Computing 2026 are NOW available! 📅 1 July 2026 📍 Bromsgrove School Co-founded & hosted by Bromsgrove School, headline sponsor @aqaeducation.bsky.social Tickets & info ➡️ craigndave.org/conference/ #FestivalOfComputing2026 #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

Computer Science teachers, educators, & school tech geeks 👋 At the Chalk Face is our YouTube space for proper conversations about education — the wins, the challenges, and everything in between. 👉 Subscribe now - www.youtube.com/@the-chalk-f... #CraignDave #TeamCompSci #STEM #atthechalkface #ATCF

Do schools get too much pushback when they exclude students… or are they being asked to do the impossible? 🤔🏫 Craig & Dave dig into the reality of exclusions. 🎥 Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/Kjyt_ugeIjw #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

🚨Smart Revise update🚨 Smart Revise is getting some updates & will go offline briefly from 11pm TONIGHT while we make the additions! We’ll have everything back up and running as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience — The Craig’n’Dave Team 🫶 #SmartRevise #TeamCompSci

📱 Should schools really fail an Ofsted safeguarding inspection because of mobile phones? Dave & Kat unpack the headlines, the politics, and the classroom reality. 🎥 Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDkP... #AtTheChalkface #Ofsted #UKTeachers #EdTech #CraignDave #TeamCompSci