Frederick "Rick" Ballew

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So Excited! Apple is pleased to welcome Frederick Ballew to the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) Class of 2026. In 1995, Apple created the ADE Program to recognize K-12 and higher education pioneers who are using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning in powerful ways. Celebrating 30 years, the program has grown into a worldwide community of visionary and innovative leaders in education, helping other educators rethink what’s possible with iPad and Mac. Learn more about the contributions of ADEs worldwide at apple.com/education/k12/….

I completed the December challenge faster than 97.2% of all learners on Duolingo!

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@fungooli @gret @mrshowell24 When?

⏰5 minute tip ⏰ I'm thinking of doing a quick live demo about #filters in #Gmail. I would need audience participation though (for people to send me an email during the live HAHA). Do you think anyone might be interested? 🤔 @gret @Ballewedtech @mrshowell24

If you have not connected with Rick Ballew, @BallewEdTech, now is the time! buff.ly/8wRLGgv #education #edtech #edchat #teaching #ISTE

☀️ 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

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If you have not connected with Rick Ballew, @BallewEdTech, now is the time! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thr… #education #edtech #edchat #teaching #ISTE

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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!