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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 11d

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

Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 12d

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

Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 16d

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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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 17d

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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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 18d

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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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 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

Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 26d

🚨 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

Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · 27d

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

Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Sep 19

Why are some CPUs labelled Ryzen 9 and others Ryzen 5? 🍪

It’s all down to chip binning — silicon’s version of sorting biscuits!

Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/uuVzR...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained

What is chip binning?

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Sep 11

Why do we use silicon in chips?
Because it's cheap. But also... genius. 🧠💻
Find out why it's the MVP of tech.

🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/6Pzst...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Semiconductors #TechExplained

Why do we make chips out of silicon?

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Sep 10

We think it’s complex. It’s hard to know for sure but hard or soft selection is probably a factor. Also those students that have a predisposition to achieve a high grade probably will, so once you start to look at grades 7+ it’s less of a surprise they are comparable.

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Sep 5

GCSE results 2025 📊

Craig & Dave break down what the numbers really mean – from English & maths struggles to the truth about computer science.

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/bIJWZBxDeLc

#GCSE2025 #EducationUK #AtTheChalkFace #TeamCompSci #CraignDave

At the chalk face news: A GCSE results analysis 2025

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Sep 4

Is the Online Safety Act protecting us or just blocking too much? 🤔

From age checks to VPNs, we unpack the chaos.

Watch 👉 youtu.be/3jbesCyjQ8s

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #OnlineSafety #DigitalFreedom

Is the Online Safety Act a little much?

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Aug 29

🎉 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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Aug 29

Is the flipped classroom really worth it? 🤔
Dave & Kat share 10+ years of experience & research 🎓

👉 Watch now: youtu.be/feuzDvHrPXs

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #FlippedClassroom #CompSci #chalkfacenews #atthechalkface

At the chalk face news: Stop teaching this myth

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Aug 28

Transistors: the tiny switches behind every modern device.
From vacuum tubes to microchips, the Lesson Hacker explains how they transformed tech as we know it.

🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/Ut9PA...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #ComputerScience #STEMEducation #FutureOfTech

What are transistors?

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Aug 28

From sand to silicon! 🤯 Discover how transistors are made using lasers, acid, and a bit of magic. It’s a rave for electrons! 🔬⚡
Watch now 👉 youtube.com/shorts/DdrBV...

#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechMagic

How do we make transistors?

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Craig’n’Dave @craigndave.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚀 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