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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.
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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
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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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
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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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
October 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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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
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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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
October 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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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
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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
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🚨 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
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🚨 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
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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
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🚨 Smart Revise update 🚨
New questions for J777 & 9618 dropping Thursday night!
Smart Revise will be down from 11pm BST on Thursday while we make the updates.

Thanks for your patience 🙌

#TeamCompSci #SmartRevise #CraignDave
September 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Get students programming from day one & keep it going all year with Craig'n'Dave's Time2Code.

✅ Free to use

✅ No logins

✅ Works with all exam boards

The perfect companion to your teaching toolkit

👉 Get it here: time2code.today

#Time2Code #CraignDave #TeamCompSci
September 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Think Smart Revise is just for last-minute exams? Think again! 😎
Use it from day one as a course companion – boost grades, reduce workload & help students beat the forgetting curve.

Try it for FREE 👉 smartrevise.craigndave.org

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #SmartRevise
September 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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GCSE results 2025 are in! 📊
Sciences soar, English & Maths struggle, and Computer Science sits at a crossroads.
What do the numbers really mean for students & teachers?

Read our full breakdown -
📌 craigndave.org/2025-gcse-re...

#GCSE2025 #ComputerScience #TeamCompSci #CraignDave
September 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Apple just pulled its Advanced Data Protection from the UK rather than weaken encryption for the government. 💥
Is your data still safe?

👉 Read the blog to find out more - craigndave.org/is-apple-in-...

#CraigNDave #Apple #PrivacyMatters #Encryption #DataSecurity #TechNews
September 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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🎉 All 185 AQA AS & A Level Computer Science videos are now remastered!

Perfect for students + teachers this academic year 🙌

Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/@craigndave

Pair with Smart Revise 👉 smartrevise.online

#ALevel #AQA #ComputerScience #ExamPrep #TeamCompSci
August 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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FREE computer programming resource. 🚀

Time2Code (by Craig’n’Dave + Mission Encodable) helps students master Python & C#.

Tried, tested, proven. Start today 👉 time2code.today

#CompSci #GCSEComputing #Teaching #CraigNDave #TeamCompSci #time2code
August 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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🚀 DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup, is shaking up Silicon Valley with powerful models built for a fraction of the usual cost! 🤖

Could this be the AI game-changer we’ve been waiting for? Read more on the blog - craigndave.org/did-deepseek...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AIRevolution #deepseek
August 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🎉 Delighted to share that Smart Revise is a finalist in the Teach Secondary Awards 2025 (Curriculum Improvement category)!

Winners announced 10th Nov – fingers crossed 🤞

#teachAwards #TeachAwards2025 #SmartRevise #EdTech #craigndave @teachsecondary.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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🔍 Computer Science vs Software Engineering – Architect or builder? 🏗️
Check out our latest blog to learn the key differences and find out which path suits you!
👉 craigndave.org/cs-vs-se/

#TechCareers #ComputerScience #SoftwareEngineering #STEM
August 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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🤖 AI: just fast maths pretending to be clever

AI doesn’t think—it just plays a game of supercharged fill-in-the-blank. Curious how it works? No jargon, just fun insights.

👉 Read the blog: craigndave.org/what-is-ai/

#AIExplained #ArtificialIntelligence #ComputerScience #CraignDave #TeamCompSci
August 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Smart Revise will be undergoing planned maintenance from 9:30pm BST this evening.

The site will be temporarily unavailable until late on 10th August while we carry out this work.

Thanks for your patience!

The Craig’n’Dave Team.

#SmartRevise #CraignDave #TeamCompSci
August 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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🚧 Smart Revise will be down for essential maintenance from 9:30pm BST on 8th August until late on 10th August. 🛠️

The site will not be accessible during this time.

Thanks for your patience!
The Craig’n'Dave Team. 🫶

#SmartRevise #CraignDave #TeamCompSci
August 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🎮 Can you really see the difference between 60 and 240 FPS? Or is it just gamer myth? 👓🧠

We dig into the science of frame rates and perception.

👉 Read the blog - craigndave.org/difference-b...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #LessonHacker #FPSdebate
July 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🎲 Computers can’t do real random—they fake it!
From sneaky algorithms to lava lamps, here’s how randomness works in the digital world 💻

👉 Read our blog - craigndave.org/random-numbe...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #LessonHacker #ComputerScience
July 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM