#Teamcompsci

Basthon Console

Why not link subjects and topics together? We've recently been revising binomial expansion in level 2 Further Maths, so now we're writing a program to print Pascal's triangle. #TeamCompSci
console.basthon.fr?from=https:/...

Representation: Alternatives Read about vector graphics and MIDI files.

Do YouTube links change? The embedded video on this page just stopped working and said that there was an error, but I deleted and recreated the link and now it seems OK. I didn't think to compare the URLs. #TeamCompSci
www.advanced-ict.info/interactive/...

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

This is the first year of a new course I built called Computing and Data Sciences. The tools used this year:

Semester 1:
• Whiteboards
• LaTeX (on overleaf)
• Sheets + Desmos visualization

Semester 2:
• Python in Colab with:
- NumPy
- Pyplot
- Pandas

#ITeachMath #TeamCompSci

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

Resources for KS3 and GCSE Free resources and schemes of work for teaching KS3 Computing and GCSE Computer Science

People don't often mention the presentations on the site (and I don't always use them myself), but I've updated a large proportion of them this year. If you've downloaded any in the past you might like to get the latest version version. #TeamCompSci
www.advanced-ict.info/theory/NC/

At the chalk-face Join Craig Sargent and Dave Hillyard (aka Craig'n'Dave) as we dive into the latest hot topics in education, straight from the chalk-face. With over two decades of experience teaching Computing from KS...

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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

Pupil set school laptop on fire following social media trend Fire service officers attended the incident in Dumbarton last week as pupils are warned about the

Bring on the social media ban! Is this a computing issue, though, or is it just criminal damage? #TeamCompSci
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're into the last few weeks now with year 11. One thing you could do is point out that lots of the calculations required for GCSE Computer Science are the same as the "product rule for counting" required for GCSE maths. I made a presentation... #TeamCompSci
www.advanced-ict.info/theory/NC/do...

More or Less - How much water does AI consume? - BBC Sounds We take a deep dive into AI’s water consumption

How much water is "AI" actually using? #TeamCompSci
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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

Interested in the age split on this @teachertapp.bsky.social question. Also the opinions of those of us old enough to have had students sitting/resitting/studying for different modules in the same class. Whilst also managing coursework.... #Edusky #teamcompsci

⭐ 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

AMD says it will buy Intel, completing the strangest reversal in chip history The all-stock transaction, which AMD described as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity to unify x86 innovation," would combine the two companies under a single umbrella just a few years...

I was only just thinking that I hadn't seen a good April Fool's joke recently. #TeamCompSci
www.techspot.com/news/111906-...

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

⏱️ 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

So much fun working on this with @lessonhacker.bsky.social

#teamcompsci

100 Days of Code Revival 100 Days of Code - Python tutorials revived from Replit

It’s alive! 100days.lessonhacker.com #teamCompSci

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...

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