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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Could smart glasses kill the paper exam? 🤔 With hidden tech making exam cheating harder to spot, are digital exams the future? 🎥 go.craigndave.org/5Q6bYj #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience #EdTech #GCSE #ALevel #DigitalExams #CyberSecurity

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🤔 What *actually* is a logic gate? We know computers are built from them, but what’s happening inside that tiny bit of silicon? Discover the microscopic transistors behind AND, OR and NOT gates in our latest video! 🎬 Watch here: go.craigndave.org/wSnTGi #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our new KS3 CS resources ✅ 2028 curriculum-ready. ✅ Fully editable lessons, presentations & worksheets. ✅ Units linked to real computing careers. ✅ AI, ethics, literacy & oracy infused throughout. 🌟 go.craigndave.org/mEd5Yf #CraignDave #computerscience #TeamCompSci #KS3

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📱 How do QR codes still work when they’re crumpled, blurry, badly printed… or even eaten by a dog? 🐶😂 It’s all down to clever computer science, error correction and a little bit of Reed–Solomon magic! 🤓 🎥 Watch the full video: go.craigndave.org/LQivgU #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Smart Revise: The best Computer Science course companion. Get your FREE Teacher account now - go.craigndave.org/dJIX1R #SmartRevise #CraignDave #computerscience #CSEd #TeamCompSci

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Teaching programming doesn’t have to feel like juggling chaos in the classroom. 💻 Time2Code is our FREE pedagogical approach with exercises that helps students learn step-by-step while giving teachers structure, support & success. Try it today 👉 time2code.today

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Smart Revise 2028 A level & 2029 GCSE courses are now available. ⭐ Thousands of teachers already use it to raise attainment and cut their workload. 🧠 Want to know more? - go.craigndave.org/tw759u #SmartRevise #TeamCompSci #Computing #TeachingResources #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📸 Why does a JPEG get worse every time you save it? It’s all down to lossy compression - every save throws away a little more information. 8×8 blocks, DCT, artefacts & generation loss… explained without the headache.🤓 Watch now: go.craigndave.org/pgN41a #ComputerScience #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Meet Smart Revise for GCSE Business. Written by practising examiners and tailored to your course, Smart Revise helps raise attainment while cutting teacher workload. ⭐ 🧠 Find out more: go.craigndave.org/zAcDlB #GCSEBusiness #BusinessTeachers #CraigndDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🤯 AI has just uncovered a 27-year-old software bug along with thousands of new security vulnerabilities. What does this mean for cybersecurity, AI and the future of digital defence? 🎥 Watch now: go.craigndave.org/kQJWLy #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #CyberSecurity #AI #ComputerScience #ZeroDay #STEM

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#SmartRevise: The Computer Science course companion. Adaptive quizzes, flashcards, exam questions & AI marking - help students retain knowledge, improve exam technique & build confidence. Save time. Support every student. 🧠 go.craigndave.org/dJIX1R #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

⏱️ Get September-ready! Save yourself hours of planning with classroom-ready Computer Science resources for KS3, GCSE & A Level. 🙌 Less prep. More teaching. More time for your students. 🚀 Explore: go.craigndave.org/b45dxk #TeamCompSci #CSEd

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Why can a 43” 4K TV cost less than your weekly shop? 🤯📺 It’s not magic—it’s industrial-scale manufacturing, fierce competition, and yes… your viewing habits. 👉 Read the blog: craigndave.org/why-are-tvs-... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained #SmartTV #ComputerScience

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Meet Smart Revise for GCSE Business — written by practising examiners and tailored to your course. 🧠 ⭐ Raise attainment ⭐ Reduce workload ⭐ Make revision part of everyday learning Find out more 👉 go.craigndave.org/zAcDlB #craigndave #GCSEBusiness #BusinessTeachers

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🤯 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’ in our latest blog. 😅 👉 craigndave.org/ip-geolocati... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained #IPGeolocation

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Why do we have ✈️ airplane mode? It’s not because your phone could bring a plane down! It’s about safety, mobile networks, and keeping 200 early-morning spreadsheet calls at bay. 😅 Read the blog: craigndave.org/do-we-really... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AirplaneMode #TechExplained

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🎯 Your feed isn’t random… it’s predicting you 😅 Watch time, pauses, scroll speed — it all gets used to decide what you see next. 👉 Watch: go.craigndave.org/plMe7Q #AI #MachineLearning #Algorithms #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

📱💥 Would ultra-thin phones still smash? Short answer: physics says yes 😅 👉 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/USEl9... #Smartphones #Physics #TechExplained #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Engineering

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

⏱️ September is coming… are you ready? New classes, new students & plenty of planning. Let Craig’n’Dave take some of the workload off your plate. 🙌 🚀 The CnD Resource Centre: go.craigndave.org/VYphaV #TeamCompSci #CSEd #ComputerScience

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our new KS3 Computing resources. ✅ 2028 curriculum-ready. ✅ Fully editable lessons, presentations & worksheets. ✅ Units linked to real computing careers. ✅ AI, ethics, literacy & oracy infused throughout. 🌟 go.craigndave.org/mEd5Yf #CraignDave #computerscience #TeamCompSci #KeyStage3 #KS3

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

✋🤖 Why can AI do everything… except hands? From Renaissance portraits to modern AI, we’ve all been quietly avoiding them 😅 👉 Watch: youtube.com/shorts/9mt1C... #AI #MachineLearning #ComputerScience #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🎮 DLSS 5 didn’t just improve graphics… it yassified them. 💄😅 From AI-enhanced lighting to unexpected character glow-ups, gaming visuals are getting a serious identity shift. 👉 Watch: youtu.be/7l3l4EqtuVs #DLSS5 #AIinGaming #GamingTech #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #NVIDIA

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🛒 Unexpected item in the bagging area... 😒 Ever wondered why self-service checkouts seem determined to catch you out? From weight sensors to AI cameras, there's some surprisingly clever tech behind their constant suspicion. 🎥 youtube.com/shorts/RFZKn... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🤖 If AI can write code, should we still teach students to code? Our latest blog explores why coding is about much more than programming & why AI actually makes it even more important. Read more 👇 craigndave.org/coding-in-th... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience #Coding #AI

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Ever seen 0.1 + 0.2 = 0.30000000000000004 in Python? It’s not broken — it’s binary floating-point maths doing its thing. Find out why computers can’t always represent simple decimals 👇 🎬 youtube.com/shorts/WC2hR... #Python #ComputerScience #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #LessonHacker

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Smart Revise Reminder Our annual maintenance starts at 6pm BST this Friday (31 July) If you need any data from your 2025 classes, please make sure you download it before maintenance begins. It will be back online on Sunday 2 Aug. Thanks 🫶 #SmartRevise #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

💚 Thank you for making the Festival of Computing 2026 so special! We've put together a highlights video featuring teachers, sponsors & exhibitors sharing their favourite moments from the day. 👉 go.craigndave.org/NUFsOZ #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #FestivalOfComputing26

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In this week's At the Chalk Face, we explore our FREE Little Man Computer & Little RISC Computer apps are here to help bring processor architecture to life! Watch now and tell us: what app should we build next? 🎥 youtu.be/SRd0An_qT1A #ComputerScience #TeachingComputing #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Ever thought about leaving teaching? Craig & Dave share the honest story behind why they left full-time teaching & why they're still passionate about education today. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/yy2ogxIbWb4 #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TeacherLife #Education #AtTheChalkFace

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We were proud to have @vexroboticsasia.bsky.social as a sponsor of the #FestivalOfComputing26 this year! Plus, they sponsored the pre-Festival curry night! Did you go? Thanks to VEX for being a part of a fantastic day! 🫶 craigndave.org/vex-foc2026/ #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

You click “I’m over 18”… the internet says “prove it.” 😅 From ID scans to AI face checks, age verification tech is getting seriously advanced. Watch how it actually works 👇 youtube.com/shorts/DA537... #AgeVerification #AI #TechExplained #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🚨 Meet the Sponsors: Dodona 🚨 @dodona.be was an official sponsor of this year’s #FestivalOfComputing2026 ⭐ Find out more about Dodona: dodona.be Thanks for being a part of a fantastic day! 🫶 #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

AI image generators don’t “draw” they start with noise & use maths + probability to slowly turn chaos into art 🤯🎨 Here’s how prompts, diffusion models, & randomness actually create images. Watch the full video 👇 tinyurl.com/mryhbbuf #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AI

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for helping make the #FestivalOfComputing26 such a fantastic success! 💚 Your support, enthusiasm and commitment to computing education made all the difference. We couldn't have done it without you. #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

AI training just got its first major legal slap. 💸 We break down the $1.5B Anthropic settlement, shadow libraries, and why “scrape first, ask later” is over. 👉 Watch here: youtu.be/JMp240083xQ #AI #TechNews #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience #EdTech

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📢 Smart Revise maintenance notice Just a heads up! Smart Revise will be unavailable from 6pm BST on Fri 31 July until Sun 2 Aug for our annual maintenance. If you need data from your 2025 classes, please download it before maintenance begins. Thanks 🫶 #SmartRevise #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We were proud to have #AQA as the main sponsor of the #FestivalOfComputing26 Want to know more about them - www.aqa.org.uk #TeamCompSci #CraignDave @aqaeducation.bsky.social

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Why are LEDs so efficient? 🤔 Because they stopped trying to “become tiny heaters” and started doing physics properly instead. From glow-wire chaos to cool, ultra-bright screens and lights everywhere 💡 Watch the video - youtube.com/shorts/S3wJq... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience #STEM

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Is that extra role in school actually worth it? 🤔 In this week’s At The Chalk Face, we talk promotions, exam marking, mentoring, CAS, governor roles, SLT pathways & the opportunities that genuinely made a difference. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/ynfln4ynWeI #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TeacherLife

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

⏰ Just 7 days to go until the Craig'n'Dave Festival of Computing 2026! 🎉 We can't wait to welcome everyone for a fantastic day of #ComputerScience inspiration, learning and networking. #FestivalOfComputing #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Big shoutout to @CambridgeOCR – one of our sponsors for the Festival of Computing 2026 We’ve been chatting with Ceredig about the Festival, future of CS education, the curriculum & more 👉 READ THE BLOG craigndave.org/ocr-foc-2026/ #FestivalOfComputing #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #OCR

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🚨 HUGE Festival of Computing Prize Draw 🚨 July 1st - Bromsgrove School 16:30 in the marquee - our end-of-festival prize draw packed with amazing giveaways 🎁 Find out more: craigndave.org/prize-draw/ #FestivalOfComputing2026 #CraignDave #TeamCompSci

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Big shoutout to @cambridgeocr.bsky.social – one of our sponsors for the Festival of Computing 2026! We’ve been chatting with Ceredig about the future of Computing education, curriculum changes & more 👉 Watch now youtu.be/oqP7esmiP-M #FestivalOfComputing #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #OCR

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Smart Revise will be locked for maintenance from 11:00pm THIS FRIDAY 19th June, while we roll out a few quality-of-life improvements. Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements! 🫶 #SmartRevise #EdTech #ComputerScience #TeachingTools #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Festival of Computing 2026 tickets have SOLD OUT A huge thank you to everyone joining us – we can't wait to see you there. Missed out? Email admin@craigndave.co.uk to be notified when #FoC2027 tickets go on sale. #FestivalOfComputing #ComputingEducation #ComputerScience

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

What’s the best material for a smartphone? Short answer: there isn’t one. It’s a clever compromise of plastic, metal, glass & ceramic… and a bit of marketing magic. Full video here youtube.com/shorts/_sB5r... #TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Tech #ComputerScience #Smartphones

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

To all students sitting their A Level Computer Science Paper 1 exam 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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🏡 Festival of Computing 2026 – Stay On-Site! Single ensuite rooms at Bromsgrove School on 30th June — breakfast included. £61.50 per room. *Spaces are limited! Book your room - tinyurl.com/4fvau7du #FestivalOfComputing2026 #BromsgroveSchool

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