Craig’n’Dave
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Computer Science teachers since 1997. Raising attainment and reducing workload - that’s what we do.
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
about 14 hours ago
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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
1 day ago
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🚨 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
3 days ago
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⏱️ 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
4 days ago
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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
5 days ago
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🎧 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
5 days ago
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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
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Why are TVs so cheap now?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtube.com/shorts/orGNUexRCtQ
9 days ago
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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
9 days ago
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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
12 days ago
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🚀 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
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At the chalk Face: The Inception of the Festival of Computing
YouTube video by At the chalk-face
https://youtu.be/LUaI8JWtNi4
12 days ago
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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
15 days ago
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🚨 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
16 days ago
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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
16 days ago
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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
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What is Cloudflare?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtube.com/shorts/j0abg-8hjNA?feature=share
16 days ago
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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
24 days ago
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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
25 days ago
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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
25 days ago
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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
about 1 month ago
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👀 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
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At the chalk face: Is Ofsted copying and pasting inspection reports?
YouTube video by At the chalk-face
https://youtu.be/di7uDU-U8mc
about 1 month ago
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🚨 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
about 1 month ago
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🍛 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
about 1 month ago
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🏡 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
about 1 month ago
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🎟️ 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
about 2 months ago
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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
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At the chalk-face
Join Craig Sargent and Dave Hillyard as we dive into the latest hot topics in education, straight from the chalk-face. With over two decades of experience teaching Computing from KS3 to A level in Eng...
https://www.youtube.com/@the-chalk-face
about 2 months ago
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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
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At the chalk face: Too much pushback on exclusions?
YouTube video by At the chalk-face
https://youtu.be/Kjyt_ugeIjw
2 months ago
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🚨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
2 months ago
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📱 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
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At the chalk face: Fail an Ofsted inspection for safeguarding | Should mobiles be banned in schools?
YouTube video by At the chalk-face
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDkPaeEBKZA
2 months ago
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Is the Online Safety Act keeping us safe or just going too far? 🤔 From face scans to VPN surges, we dig into what it really means for digital freedom. 👉 Read more:
craigndave.org/online-safet...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#OnlineSafety
2 months ago
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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
2 months ago
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Dropped your phone in water? 😱📱 Don’t panic — your charging port’s smarter than you think! Moisture sensors, USB handshakes & water-repelling coatings save the day. 💦 Watch the full video:
youtu.be/YtCgIkUdMb4?...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#TechExplained
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How is your charging port waterproof?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtu.be/YtCgIkUdMb4?si=p5SJCVdbmnmrRudg
2 months ago
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Why does QWERTY look like a keyboard mash? 🤯 Blame typewriters, not your typing skills. 👉 Read the blog -
craigndave.org/why-do-we-us...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#QWERTYExplained
2 months ago
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Why does your phone go dim in the sun? ☀️ It’s not lazy – it’s surviving! Heat, OLED protection & battery safety all play a part. 📱💨 Watch the full video:
youtube.com/shorts/wYdHj...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#TechExplained
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Why does your phone get dimmer in the sun?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtube.com/shorts/wYdHj7q5TNY?feature=share
3 months ago
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👀 Have you watched the latest Craig & Dave Unscripted? Teacher shoutouts, Smart Revise updates & a peek behind the scenes at the team making all the CS magic happen! 👉 Watch here:
youtu.be/Nqitvp0jqJ4
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#ComputerScience
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Craig'n'Dave Unscripted November 2025: Chaos, Teacher Shoutouts & Sneaky Smart Revise Hints!
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtu.be/Nqitvp0jqJ4
3 months ago
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🚀 Hey CS teachers! Want tips, tricks, and resources to teach smarter, not harder? Check out our YouTube channel, At The Chalk Face! Made by teachers, for teachers. 🎯 Subscribe now! 👉
www.youtube.com/@the-chalk-f...
#CraignDave
#TeamCompSci
#CSEd
#teachers
#atthechalkface
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At the chalk-face
Join Craig Sargent and Dave Hillyard as we dive into the latest hot topics in education, straight from the chalk-face. With over two decades of experience teaching Computing from KS3 to A level in Eng...
https://www.youtube.com/@the-chalk-face
4 months ago
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🎄 Our December Unscripted video is coming! 🎄 Want your class or a teacher to get a festive shout-out in our December episode? Email us your shout-out -
[email protected]
✨ If you’re sending a photo, please include written permission to use it in the video! 🫶
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
4 months ago
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🎉 GCSE & A Level Computer Science teachers, meet your new best friend… The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre! 👉
craigndave.org/product/crai...
Fully aligned to ALL exam boards, it’s packed with everything you need to plan, teach, and assess with confidence!
#CraignDave
#CSEd
#TeamCompSci
4 months ago
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💾 Database normalisation: neat on paper, messy in real life! Discover why speed sometimes beats perfection in real-world systems. Watch here 👉
youtube.com/shorts/vfWIv...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#TechExplained
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Do we really even use database normalisation?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtube.com/shorts/vfWIvkyUK0E?feature=share
4 months ago
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🚨 Smart Revise update 🚨 Smart Revise is getting some new content for OCR J277 & Cambridge 9618 courses. The system will be unavailable TONIGHT from 11pm for a short time while we make the updates. We'll have it back up & running asap! The Craig’n’Dave Team
#SmartRevise
#CraignDave
#TeamCompSci
4 months ago
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🔋 Why does your phone battery get worse over time? Stress, heat, and chemical reactions slowly rob it of charge. Treat it gently, keep it cool, and accept its limits! 😅 Watch the full video 👉
youtube.com/shorts/ZRRNH...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#BatteryScience
#TechExplained
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Why do batteries get worse over time?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtube.com/shorts/ZRRNHQoDkuk?feature=share
4 months ago
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📱 Weak signal = battery panic! Your phone screams at towers, retransmits data, and burns juice like crazy 😅 Find out why 👉
youtube.com/shorts/-VC5n...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#TechExplained
#PhoneBattery
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Why does a weak signal drain your battery?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtube.com/shorts/-VC5nlraotE?si=w-kupCy5qZwu2UpO
4 months ago
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📚 Looking for a complete teaching companion for GCSE & A Level Computer Science? The Craig’n’Dave Resource Centre has EVERYTHING you need! Get your access here -
craigndave.org/product/crai...
#TeamCompSci
#Craigndave
#ResourceCentre
4 months ago
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🛠️ Refactoring = spring cleaning for your code! Same functionality, cleaner structure, fewer bugs. 😎 Watch the full video 👉
youtube.com/shorts/p_K4e...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#CodingTips
#Refactoring
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What is refactoring?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtube.com/shorts/p_K4ejuSZ4A?feature=share
4 months ago
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⏰ The first minute matters! We share how to set high expectations from the moment students walk in — calm, confident & consistent. 🎥 Watch the latest At the Chalkface episode:
youtu.be/fTaZ5gr4hQw
#CraigAndDave
#AtTheChalkface
#TeacherTips
#SmartRevise
#EducationUK
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At the chalk face: High expectations from the first minute
YouTube video by At the chalk-face
https://youtu.be/fTaZ5gr4hQw
4 months ago
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Smart Revise has won the
@teachsecondary.bsky.social
Award for Curriculum Improvement🏆 Judge @NikkiCuSmith “The link between getting a question wrong & being directed instantly to a resource to re-learn will prove invaluable for learners” We are over the moon! Thank you! 🫶
#TeachAwards
4 months ago
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Have you seen the latest Craig'n'Dave Unscripted? This time, we’re diving into the latest Smart Revise feature that’s set to take your study game to the next level: Goals. Watch it here -
youtu.be/ABBast3Reto
#CraignDave
#computerscience
#CSEd
#TeamCompSci
#STEM
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Craig'n'Dave Unscripted October 2025: Smart Revise Goals Explained
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtu.be/ABBast3Reto
5 months ago
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Can you use Google and stay GDPR-compliant? 🤔 The answer isn’t as simple as you think! Find out why in our latest blog. 👉
craigndave.org/gdpr-and-the...
#GDPR
#DataProtection
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
5 months ago
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We’re at the CAS Conference 2025 at Bromsgrove School! Dave’s kicking off the day with “Formative, Summative & Constructive Assessment”. Come say hi if you’re here! 👋
#CASConference25
#CraignDave
#TeamCompSci
5 months ago
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🎧 Bluetooth audio lag? It’s not magic — it’s paperwork! 😅 Encoding, decoding, and a bit of digital chaos all come before you hear the sound. Find out more 👉
youtube.com/shorts/-MKOB...
#TeamCompSci
#CraignDave
#TechExplained
#BluetoothAudio
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Why is there a delay in my Bluetooth audio?
YouTube video by Craig'n'Dave
https://youtube.com/shorts/-MKOB4t4DxI?feature=share
5 months ago
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🔗 Curious about blockchain? It’s like a global game of Monopoly—everyone keeps track, and no one can cheat! 🏠💸 Learn how it works in our latest blog. 🚀 👉
craigndave.org/how-does-blo...
#Blockchain
#TechSimplified
#Crypto
#Innovation
#CraigAndDave
5 months ago
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Why does GDPR matter? Because your data shouldn’t be passed around like party snacks. 🍪 We’ve broken it down—fast, fun, and full of facts. 📖 Read our blog:
craigndave.org/why-should-i...
#ComputerScience
#GDPR
#EdTech
#CraignDave
#TeamCompSci
5 months ago
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