Got your ticket for the #FestivalOfComputing2026?
Wednesday 1 July - Bromsgrove School
TICKETS - craigndave.org/conference/
Co-founded & hosted by Bromsgrove School with AQA as our headline sponsor, it is the UK’s must-attend CPD event for secondary computing teachers.
@aqaeducation.bsky.social
Why do we build our tech on silicon?
It’s cheap, clever, and cooler than it sounds.
Read the blog 👉 craigndave.org/silicon-chips/
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Semiconductors #STEM
OCR Fringe Event - Festival of Computing 2026
A fast-paced session of talks from brilliant educators covering AI, robotics, SEND, Python, careers in tech & more.
📅 1 July, Bromsgrove School
👉 craigndave.org/foc-ocr-frin...
#CraignDave #TeamCompSci @cambridgeocr.bsky.social #FestivalOfComputing26
Ever marked an answer and thought… “that’s not in the mark scheme”? 🤔
Quicksort is the perfect reminder that students can be right in more than one way. If we focus on understanding over memorisation, everything changes.
👀 Check out our blog - shorturl.at/FxJVm
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave
Have you subscribed to At The Chalk Face yet?
It's our YouTube home for teachers, by teachers.
📌 Subscribe now (It's FREE) & get your weekly dose of insight, ideas, and fun straight from the chalk face.
👉 www.youtube.com/@the-chalk-f...
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“It's not in the mark scheme…” 👀
Does that mean no marks? Not quite.
In this week’s At the chalk face, we unpack how marking really works — and why correct answers aren’t always listed.
👉 Watch here: youtu.be/b56bRx9KXKE
#ComputingTeacher #TeamCompSci #CraignDave
Why do we have airplane mode?
It's not because your phone could bring a plane down! It’s about safety, electronics, & keeping 200 people from making early-morning spreadsheet calls.
Watch the full video:
youtube.com/shorts/mNksi...
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #AirplaneMode #TechExplained
⭐ Festival of Computing Sponsor Spotlight: Dodona ⭐
@dodona.be are one of the sponsors of this year's Festival of Computing! 🫶
Want to know more? craigndave.org/meet-dodona-...
📌 Discover Dodona here - dodona.be
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #FestivalOfComputing26 #Dodona
We are on TikTok! 🎉
Expect quick tips, lesson hacks, Smart Revise know-how, and the occasional behind-the-scenes chaos 👀
📲 Follow us here: www.tiktok.com/@craig.n.dave
Come hang out, learn something new, and maybe have a laugh along the way!
#computerscience #STEM #CraignDave #TeamCompSci
⏱️ 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
Why do we build our tech on silicon?
It’s cheap, clever, and cooler than it sounds.
Read the blog 👉 craigndave.org/silicon-chips/
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #Semiconductors #STEM
“Good evening, Manchester!” 🤯
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’. 😅
Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/0zrDn...
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave #TechExplained #IPGeolocation
How do billions of tiny transistors get made from simple sand? 🤯 Discover the magic behind your tech in our latest blog! 🔬⚡
Read more 👉 craigndave.org/how-do-you-m...
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave
Are “fun” lessons actually effective… or just memorable? 🤔
In our latest 'chalk face' episode, we explore:
💡The truth about fun in learning
💡 Why unplugged activities work
💡And so much more...
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/ygeZVDdjUAw
#TeamCompSci #CraignDave
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
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
🚨 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
⏱️ 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
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
🎧 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
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
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
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
🚀 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
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
🚨 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
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
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
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
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