Frederick "Rick" Ballew
@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
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October 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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☀️ 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
Discover more about their mission here: csforallmn.org
CSforAll MN
Championing Computer Science Education Pathways & Partnerships in Minnesota
csforallmn.org
August 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
☀️ 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
Discover more about their mission here: csforallmn.org
Reposted by Frederick "Rick" Ballew
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
Learn more and support the mission here:
www.relentlessfeather.org
July 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
Learn more and support the mission here:
www.relentlessfeather.org
Reposted by Frederick "Rick" Ballew
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
Code Savvy is a Minnesota-based nonprofit equipping youth and educators with the knowledge and support to create with technology.
codesavvy.org
August 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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
Code Savvy is a Minnesota-based nonprofit equipping youth and educators with the knowledge and support to create with technology.
codesavvy.org
Reposted by Frederick "Rick" Ballew
👉 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
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
Cait Levin Homepage
Writer. Speaker. Teacher. Technologist.
caitlevin.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
👉 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
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
Reposted by Frederick "Rick" Ballew
😎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...
Learn more about their creation: www.raspberrypi.org/blog/experie...
Experience CS: A new way to teach computer science - Raspberry Pi Foundation
We're delighted to announce Experience CS, a free, integrated computer science curriculum for elementary and middle school students (8–14 years old) that will be available in June 2025.
www.raspberrypi.org
August 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
😎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...
Learn more about their creation: www.raspberrypi.org/blog/experie...
Reposted by Frederick "Rick" Ballew
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
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
August 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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
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
Reposted by Frederick "Rick" Ballew
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
💻 Learn more about their mission and upcoming programs: hightechkids.org
High Tech Kids - Build. Create. Thrive.
hightechkids.org
August 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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
💻 Learn more about their mission and upcoming programs: hightechkids.org
Reposted by Frederick "Rick" Ballew
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!
June 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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
Which grade and subject should I do next?
#ISTEcert, #ISTEOfficial, @googleforedu.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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
Which grade and subject should I do next?
#ISTEcert, #ISTEOfficial, @googleforedu.bsky.social
Reposted by Frederick "Rick" Ballew
Just completed Module 3 for my #ISTECert with @ballewedtech.bsky.social
First post on Blue Sky - Criteria 3, let’s go!
First post on Blue Sky - Criteria 3, let’s go!
April 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Just completed Module 3 for my #ISTECert with @ballewedtech.bsky.social
First post on Blue Sky - Criteria 3, let’s go!
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!
April 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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
More information about the conference and how to attend can be found on the - minnesota.csteachers.org
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
👉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
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
📅 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
February 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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
📅 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...
Submission Application: forms.gle/xurQ8jUbVDLa...
Google Forms: Sign-in
Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).
forms.gle
January 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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...
Submission Application: forms.gle/xurQ8jUbVDLa...
Check out the cool swag I was sent for being a Robolink Ambassador!
Thank you @robolink.bsky.social
#CoDroneEDU
Thank you @robolink.bsky.social
#CoDroneEDU
January 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Check out the cool swag I was sent for being a Robolink Ambassador!
Thank you @robolink.bsky.social
#CoDroneEDU
Thank you @robolink.bsky.social
#CoDroneEDU
Incredibly excited to be a member of the
@robolink.bsky.social Ambassador Program! Coding + Drones = CS FUN!
@robolink.bsky.social Ambassador Program! Coding + Drones = CS FUN!
December 13, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Incredibly excited to be a member of the
@robolink.bsky.social Ambassador Program! Coding + Drones = CS FUN!
@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...
www.linkedin.com/posts/csfora...
CSforAll-MN on LinkedIn: Based on the new Minnesota state plan for computer science education and…
Based on the new Minnesota state plan for computer science education and feedback from constituencies across the state, including educators, we are excited to…
www.linkedin.com
December 12, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Well, this does lead to LinedIn but it is an important read for CS teachers. #CSforAll-MN
www.linkedin.com/posts/csfora...
www.linkedin.com/posts/csfora...
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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
December 12, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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