@ballewedtech.bsky.social
Educator | #GoogleET | #GoogleEI #NYC19 | #GoogleEC | @GEG-MN-Metro Leader | #ISTEcert Educator and Trainer | #MIEE 2020-2025 | MIE Fellow 22-25 | CSTA-MN Co-President 23-24 | He/Him
So Excited!
Apple is pleased to welcome Frederick Ballew to the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) Class of 2026. Learn more about the contributions of ADEs worldwide at www.apple.com/education/k1....
Shhhh...
I signed an NDA
☀️ This summer, CSTA Minnesota continues our commitment to spotlighting organizations driving equitable CS education. Today, we’re honored to feature CSforALL-MN
Discover more about their mission here: csforallmn.org
This summer, CSTA Minnesota is committed to highlighting those doing great work in our CS space, starting with Feather LaRoche and his nonprofit, Relentless Feather.
Learn more and support the mission here:
www.relentlessfeather.org
This summer, CSTA Minnesota is committed to highlighting those doing great work, and today we’re excited to feature Code Savvy
Code Savvy is a Minnesota-based nonprofit equipping youth and educators with the knowledge and support to create with technology.
codesavvy.org
👉 Look at what we’re reading this summer! 📚🤖
Imposter by Cait Levin
📖 Add this to your summer reading list — or consider sharing it with a student who needs a reminder that they belong in CS.
caitlevin.com/imposter
😎This summer, CSTA Minnesota is proud to celebrate Andrea Wilson Vazquez, Liz Walsh, M.Ed, and Mahmoud Aliamer and the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence in computer science education!
Learn more about their creation: www.raspberrypi.org/blog/experie...
Today, CSTA Minnesota is highlighting the Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education
From statewide policy advocacy to classroom support, the Northern Lights team is helping Minnesota reimagine what CS education can and should be.
Learn more: northern-lights.umn.edu
This summer, CSTA Minnesota is highlighting organizations advancing computer science education across our state and today, we’re proud to feature High Tech Kids.
💻 Learn more about their mission and upcoming programs: hightechkids.org
6-8th grade educator meetup at #csta2025! We teach 7th grade. IYKYK.
If you are at the North Star Relatives Computer Science Summit stop by the CSTA-MN table to sign up for more information about CS in Minnesota and grab a free t-shirt!
I've submitted two lesson plans to the Google Gemini Lesson Plan Challenge brought to you by the ISTE Certified Educator Program. High school Band/Orchestra and middle school computer science.
Which grade and subject should I do next?
#ISTEcert, #ISTEOfficial, @googleforedu.bsky.social
View my verified achievement from
@coursera
. credly.com/badges/6e4b7... via
@credly
Just completed Module 3 for my #ISTECert with @ballewedtech.bsky.social
First post on Blue Sky - Criteria 3, let’s go!
New wardrobe alert! Check out the #GoogleET #GoogleEI #GoogleEC #GoogleChampion #GoogleEdu stuff! Find the link to the store on the Champions Hub!
👉Come to the first annual MN+CS Conference happening on April 11-12th in Minneapolis. Check out the schedule of events for this weekend full of learning, connecting and fun!
More information about the conference and how to attend can be found on the - minnesota.csteachers.org
Sign up for the first annual MN + CS Conference!
📅 When: April 11–12, 2025
📍 Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
This event is for educators and stakeholders dedicated to making computer science accessible to all Minnesota students.
form.raspberrypi.org/4873931
Have you submitted your proposal to the MN+CS Conference yet? The deadline is two weeks away and we would love to see your ideas included!
Submission Application: forms.gle/xurQ8jUbVDLa...
Competition number 2 for 17017 Technically Falcons. Thank you Burnsville High School and @HighTechKidsMN for hosting!
#MNFTC #MNFLL
Check out the cool swag I was sent for being a Robolink Ambassador!
Thank you @robolink.bsky.social
#CoDroneEDU
Incredibly excited to be a member of the
@robolink.bsky.social Ambassador Program! Coding + Drones = CS FUN!
Well, this does lead to LinedIn but it is an important read for CS teachers. #CSforAll-MN
www.linkedin.com/posts/csfora...
Time is running out! Congress needs to pass the Kids Online Safety Act & the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act NOW This will hold social media companies accountable for kids safety online TAKE ACTION https://bit.ly/3ZwRZq3 #KOSA #COPPA2 #OnlineSafety
Guess what?!?!?!
GEG Minnesota Metro Area is on Bluesky now!
Go give them a follow, please
bsky.app/profile/geg-...
First competition of the year for Technically Falcons the VVM First Tech Challenge Robotics team at Prior Lake High School #INTOTHEDEEP
Looking to find your flock on Bluesky? Check out the Bluesky Directory at blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack... with over 47K Starter Packs. Type in your search term, such as EdTech or Google, and find starter packs of people to follow who share your interests.
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