Dave Largent
@proflargent.bsky.social
Beginning programmer's reflection: "At first I tried really hard to write the code so that it would work perfectly the first time I ran it. Once I gave up that mindset and allowed myself to make mistakes it became a lot easier to find where the problems in my code were."
#growthmindset #programming
#growthmindset #programming
January 25, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Beginning programmer's reflection: "At first I tried really hard to write the code so that it would work perfectly the first time I ran it. Once I gave up that mindset and allowed myself to make mistakes it became a lot easier to find where the problems in my code were."
#growthmindset #programming
#growthmindset #programming
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There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
A-telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
A-telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
January 25, 2026 at 12:06 AM
There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
A-telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
A-telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
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The Human Educator: Intelligent, Not Artificial
Presented By: Paul Gestwicki – Professor of Computer Science
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, RB 125
Abstract & bio: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Presented By: Paul Gestwicki – Professor of Computer Science
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, RB 125
Abstract & bio: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
January 21, 2026 at 3:40 AM
The Human Educator: Intelligent, Not Artificial
Presented By: Paul Gestwicki – Professor of Computer Science
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, RB 125
Abstract & bio: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Presented By: Paul Gestwicki – Professor of Computer Science
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, RB 125
Abstract & bio: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
All set up and ready for students to come play slow games of tic-tac-toe. Each time a student visits my office they get to make two moves. And then I wait for the next student to arrive.
January 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
All set up and ready for students to come play slow games of tic-tac-toe. Each time a student visits my office they get to make two moves. And then I wait for the next student to arrive.
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Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during October and November 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
January 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during October and November 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Whelp! I've done it again. I've walked every day this year! That makes five January 1s in a row that I've done that. Four years and a day done (3 miles); just 364 days and 2023 miles to go this year.
#goals
#goals
January 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Whelp! I've done it again. I've walked every day this year! That makes five January 1s in a row that I've done that. Four years and a day done (3 miles); just 364 days and 2023 miles to go this year.
#goals
#goals
I walked at least 20 minutes EVERY day of 2025. Since January 1, 2022, that makes 1461 consecutive days (4 years). I walked 2,244 miles this year, surpassing my goal of walking the year number by 219 miles. I recorded 3,470,553 steps in 2025, which translated to an average of 6.1 miles per day.
January 1, 2026 at 1:28 AM
I walked at least 20 minutes EVERY day of 2025. Since January 1, 2022, that makes 1461 consecutive days (4 years). I walked 2,244 miles this year, surpassing my goal of walking the year number by 219 miles. I recorded 3,470,553 steps in 2025, which translated to an average of 6.1 miles per day.
Reposted by Dave Largent
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during October and November 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
December 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during October and November 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
I decided to wait until after dinner for my walk when the windchill temperature got up to its high of 2°F. It wasn’t bad except exposed skin got a little chilly.
December 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I decided to wait until after dinner for my walk when the windchill temperature got up to its high of 2°F. It wasn’t bad except exposed skin got a little chilly.
Reposted by Dave Largent
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they presented during the September 2025 CCSC:MW Conference. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they presented during the September 2025 CCSC:MW Conference. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Reposted by Dave Largent
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during September 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during September 2025.
SEPTEMBER
· Sophia Krause-Levy, Andrew Petersen, Oladele… | Ball ...
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during September 2025.
SEPTEMBER
· Sophia Krause-Levy, Andrew Petersen, Oladele Oladunjo...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during September 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
One last walk around the neighborhood with my Santa hat on for this year.
December 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
One last walk around the neighborhood with my Santa hat on for this year.
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Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during August 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
December 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during August 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
I got to wear my @bsuimmersive.bsky.social High Impact Practices Faculty pin to @ballstate.bsky.social graduation for the first time today.
December 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I got to wear my @bsuimmersive.bsky.social High Impact Practices Faculty pin to @ballstate.bsky.social graduation for the first time today.
I’m ready for another fun filled morning of herding cats.
December 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I’m ready for another fun filled morning of herding cats.
Sometimes you need to bring your debugging duck with you to get through your Computer Science final exam.
December 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sometimes you need to bring your debugging duck with you to get through your Computer Science final exam.
It’s the end of day one of finals and things are already starting to look blurry! Oh wait, maybe that’s not a mirror.
December 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It’s the end of day one of finals and things are already starting to look blurry! Oh wait, maybe that’s not a mirror.
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We have great professors in our department, and now we have proof that @ballstate.bsky.social thinks too. Not only is our department chair, Jen Coy, a great professor, earlier this semester she was presented with the Outstanding Administrator Award. Read more... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
We think we have great professors and administrators in our department, and now we have proof that Ball State University thinks so as well. Not only is our department chair, Jennifer Coy, a great… | B...
We think we have great professors and administrators in our department, and now we have proof that Ball State University thinks so as well. Not only is our department chair, Jennifer Coy, a great prof...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We have great professors in our department, and now we have proof that @ballstate.bsky.social thinks too. Not only is our department chair, Jen Coy, a great professor, earlier this semester she was presented with the Outstanding Administrator Award. Read more... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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The judging results are in for the twenty-fifth semi-annual CS 120 All-section Art Show! Take a look. Was your favorite chosen? www.cs.bsu.edu/homepages/dl...
#CS1 #ArtShow #MediaComputation #ComputerArt #Python @ballstate.bsky.social @proflargent.bsky.social
#CS1 #ArtShow #MediaComputation #ComputerArt #Python @ballstate.bsky.social @proflargent.bsky.social
Judging results of the BSU Fall 2025 CS 120 All-section Art Show
www.cs.bsu.edu
December 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The judging results are in for the twenty-fifth semi-annual CS 120 All-section Art Show! Take a look. Was your favorite chosen? www.cs.bsu.edu/homepages/dl...
#CS1 #ArtShow #MediaComputation #ComputerArt #Python @ballstate.bsky.social @proflargent.bsky.social
#CS1 #ArtShow #MediaComputation #ComputerArt #Python @ballstate.bsky.social @proflargent.bsky.social
Hey alumni! Take a look.
It's not too late, but it's getting close! If you have a concept of an idea, submit it now. The actual content is not required for a couple of days.
We want this to be an eclectic zine, so everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Do it now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We want this to be an eclectic zine, so everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Do it now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Hey alumni! Take a look.
Hey BSU CS Alumni! Contribute something.
As part of our celebrating 42 years as a department, we're creating a zine of contributions from students, faculty, and alumni. Everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Don't panic!, but do it now! The deadline is December 1. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Hey BSU CS Alumni! Contribute something.
Another chilly 20 minute walk. This time 20° F windchill, so warmer than yesterday.
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Another chilly 20 minute walk. This time 20° F windchill, so warmer than yesterday.
I had to bundle up a bit for my 20 minute walk today in Central Indiana. Windchill was 14°.F.
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I had to bundle up a bit for my 20 minute walk today in Central Indiana. Windchill was 14°.F.
Thank you to all who contributed to another wonderful Lilly Conference on College Teaching. See you next year.
November 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thank you to all who contributed to another wonderful Lilly Conference on College Teaching. See you next year.