At the chalk-face
At the Chalk Face is a no-nonsense podcast from Craig’n’Dave, tackling real issues in education. Expect honest chat about pedagogy, classroom practice, and what actually works — from two ex-teachers still embedded in the world of schools. Not just for computer science teachers — this one’s for every educator.
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
At the chalk-face
Latest Episodes
High expectations from the first minute
At the chalk face: High expectations from the first minute A great lesson doesn’t start when the bell rings — it starts long before! In this episode of At the Chalkface, Craig and Dave dive into what it really means to...
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High expectations and homework
🎯 High expectations. But what does that really mean?Craig and Dave are diving into one of education’s favourite buzzwords — and giving it a proper reality check! For them, it’s not about piling on pressure; it’s about purpose.In...
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When the Internet Fails: How Teachers Can Keep Lessons Running
Craig and Dave reminisce about the days of CD-ROMs, dot-matrix printers, and mischievous bus networks — and connect those stories to a timeless truth: technology will fail you sooner or later. So how do you keep a Computer Science lesson produc...
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