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Craig’n’Dave
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Computer Science teachers since 1997. Raising attainment and reducing workload - that’s what we do.
🚀 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!

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#CraignDave #TeamCompSci #CSEd #teachers #atthechalkface
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...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🎄 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
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🎉 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
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
💾 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
Do we really even use database normalisation?
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December 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🚨 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
December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🔋 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
Why do batteries get worse over time?
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November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
📱 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
Why does a weak signal drain your battery?
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
📚 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
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🛠️ 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
What is refactoring?
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November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
⏰ 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
At the chalk face: High expectations from the first minute
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November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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
Craig'n'Dave Unscripted October 2025: Smart Revise Goals Explained
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November 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🎧 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
Why is there a delay in my Bluetooth audio?
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October 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🔗 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
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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
October 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In our latest blog, we talk about why secondary school libraries in 2025 need to inspire, collaborate, and go beyond the bookshelves!
👉 craigndave.org/beyond-the-b...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #education #libraries #schools
October 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Struggling to explain or understand APIs?
We’ve broken it down using restaurant menus, remote services, and cat videos. Yes, really.

Read the blog 👉 craigndave.org/what-is-an-a...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience #APIs #CodingSkills
October 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🚨 Smart Revise will be offline for a short time from 11pm BST Friday for updates

What’s new:
✅ Archived tasks hidden from student lists
✅ Check added before archiving tasks
✅ Student task analytics now live
✅ & more...

Thanks for your patience

#SmartRevise #CraignDave #computerscience
October 7, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Are school libraries still relevant in 2025… or just dusty relics? 📚💻
We debate the future of learning spaces, AI, and inspiring students in our latest At the Chalk Face episode.

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Xny03c3VjZM

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #education #schools #libraries
At the chalk face news: Do school libraries still matter in 2025? | Rethinking learning spaces
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October 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Why are silicon wafers round but chips square? 🤔

It’s all about spinning molten silicon and slicing perfect circles! Dive into the tech behind the magic.

Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/op3mG...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained
Why are silicon wafers round?
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October 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Have you seen our September update?
This month, we take a look at our new interactive apps!

🎬 youtu.be/I0LuL9-K_wM

Let us know what you think.

#CraignDave #computerScienceResource #computerscience #CSEd #TeamCompSci #STEM #interactiveApps
Craig'n'Dave Unscripted September 2025
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October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🚨 The RIP Act (Snoopers' Charter) gives the UK government the power to monitor your digital activity – from messages to browsing history! 😱

Check out our latest blog for more info!

👉 craigndave.org/what-is-the-...

#DigitalPrivacy #RIPAct #CraignDave #CyberSecurity #TeamCompSci
September 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reading isn’t just for English lessons! 📚
Discover why it’s essential in Computer Science — from vocabulary to comprehension and exam success.

Read more 👉 craigndave.org/education-in...

#Teaching #ComputerScience #Literacy
September 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM