Dave Largent
@proflargent.bsky.social
This quote from a learner reflection explains a lot:
"There are kids in my sister's high school class who don’t understand file and directory systems in a computer. To them, everything is in apps. The idea of filing cabinets and folders are not recognizable abstractions."
I must be getting old.
"There are kids in my sister's high school class who don’t understand file and directory systems in a computer. To them, everything is in apps. The idea of filing cabinets and folders are not recognizable abstractions."
I must be getting old.
November 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This quote from a learner reflection explains a lot:
"There are kids in my sister's high school class who don’t understand file and directory systems in a computer. To them, everything is in apps. The idea of filing cabinets and folders are not recognizable abstractions."
I must be getting old.
"There are kids in my sister's high school class who don’t understand file and directory systems in a computer. To them, everything is in apps. The idea of filing cabinets and folders are not recognizable abstractions."
I must be getting old.
The Pride of Mid America playing under a full moon. The best part of a football game.
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The Pride of Mid America playing under a full moon. The best part of a football game.
Reposted by Dave Largent
On Nov. 14th from 10 AM to 5 PM, attend the Symposium on Games hosted at Ball State University in the student center where you can play new and upcoming game demos, attend workshops on game development, and hear academic talks on emerging topics in game design and analysis. www.symposiumongames.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
On Nov. 14th from 10 AM to 5 PM, attend the Symposium on Games hosted at Ball State University in the student center where you can play new and upcoming game demos, attend workshops on game development, and hear academic talks on emerging topics in game design and analysis. www.symposiumongames.org
Who do I remind you of? #42
October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Who do I remind you of? #42
MyPOV tonight. Go Cards! #chirpchirp
October 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
MyPOV tonight. Go Cards! #chirpchirp
This picture of me showed up on the wall of a classroom in which I teach in the Teachers College building. I don’t know who made it or why it’s on the wall, but I think I like it.
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This picture of me showed up on the wall of a classroom in which I teach in the Teachers College building. I don’t know who made it or why it’s on the wall, but I think I like it.
Mom and me at what we believe to be our first protest. #nokings #nokingsmuncie
October 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Mom and me at what we believe to be our first protest. #nokings #nokingsmuncie
And the results of Chase Charlie.
October 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
And the results of Chase Charlie.
Just hanging out waiting for Chase Charlie to start.
October 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Just hanging out waiting for Chase Charlie to start.
I have lots of company on my walk today.
October 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I have lots of company on my walk today.
I'm so glad to be able to call Ladelle a colleague.
We think we have great professors in our department. @ballstate.bsky.social thinks so as well. Ladelle Diekhoff was recently awarded the University's Excellence in Teaching Award. Read more.👇
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October 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I'm so glad to be able to call Ladelle a colleague.
First sweater day of the fall season.
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
First sweater day of the fall season.
I'm all caught up on grading going into two days of Fall Break. Maybe I'll get some other things accomplished that I've been delaying work on.
October 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I'm all caught up on grading going into two days of Fall Break. Maybe I'll get some other things accomplished that I've been delaying work on.
I think this learner should have studied a bit more before trying to answer this CS exam question:
Q: Briefly describe “hierarchical decomposition.”
A: How genes work, if your dad has blonde hair and your mom has black hair you have a chance at getting blonde hair.
It is creative, though...
Q: Briefly describe “hierarchical decomposition.”
A: How genes work, if your dad has blonde hair and your mom has black hair you have a chance at getting blonde hair.
It is creative, though...
October 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I think this learner should have studied a bit more before trying to answer this CS exam question:
Q: Briefly describe “hierarchical decomposition.”
A: How genes work, if your dad has blonde hair and your mom has black hair you have a chance at getting blonde hair.
It is creative, though...
Q: Briefly describe “hierarchical decomposition.”
A: How genes work, if your dad has blonde hair and your mom has black hair you have a chance at getting blonde hair.
It is creative, though...
Reposted by Dave Largent
Our midwest symposium on games is still seeking submissions for emerging ideas and perspectives and the games showcase. Each of these tracks are meant for game makers to come out and share their experiences, thoughts, and games with us. Submission details at:
www.symposiumongames.org
www.symposiumongames.org
Symposium on Games
Friday, November 14, 2025
Ball State University L. A. Pittenger Student Center
www.symposiumongames.org
September 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Our midwest symposium on games is still seeking submissions for emerging ideas and perspectives and the games showcase. Each of these tracks are meant for game makers to come out and share their experiences, thoughts, and games with us. Submission details at:
www.symposiumongames.org
www.symposiumongames.org
I returned to my office today after teaching 2 classes & leading 2 meetings to find this note. I was excited that a student who graduated 6 years ago had dropped by to see me, but was sad to realize that I'd missed her. I happened to see her at an event on campus later in the day. Life is good.
September 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I returned to my office today after teaching 2 classes & leading 2 meetings to find this note. I was excited that a student who graduated 6 years ago had dropped by to see me, but was sad to realize that I'd missed her. I happened to see her at an event on campus later in the day. Life is good.
Reposted by Dave Largent
Join us in person or virtually October 4th at Indiana's only site for the NASA Space Apps Challenge. Form teams, select from many different programming challenges, and make the best application to compete for local and global recognition. www.spaceappschallenge.org/2025/local-e...
September 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Join us in person or virtually October 4th at Indiana's only site for the NASA Space Apps Challenge. Form teams, select from many different programming challenges, and make the best application to compete for local and global recognition. www.spaceappschallenge.org/2025/local-e...
"Do you remember the 21st night of September?" Happy #EarthWindAndFire Day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs06...
Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
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September 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"Do you remember the 21st night of September?" Happy #EarthWindAndFire Day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs06...
I was reminded that today is World Knot Tying Day. Unfortunately, I was already in my office, and the only thing I found to tie a knot with was an old CAT5e cable, so that's what I used to tie this Ocean Plait Mat. #worldknottyingday
September 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I was reminded that today is World Knot Tying Day. Unfortunately, I was already in my office, and the only thing I found to tie a knot with was an old CAT5e cable, so that's what I used to tie this Ocean Plait Mat. #worldknottyingday
I had a learner say I was whimsical today. I think I'll take that as a compliment.
September 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I had a learner say I was whimsical today. I think I'll take that as a compliment.
It's #NationalBowTieDay! Show me yours!
August 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It's #NationalBowTieDay! Show me yours!
I experienced something today that I don't remember feeling for a decade or so--the slight vibration of chalk being drug across a chalkboard while I used it to write on the chalkboard. Most rooms had them replaced many years. I also need to remember to not wear dark-colored clothing on Mondays!
August 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I experienced something today that I don't remember feeling for a decade or so--the slight vibration of chalk being drug across a chalkboard while I used it to write on the chalkboard. Most rooms had them replaced many years. I also need to remember to not wear dark-colored clothing on Mondays!
Do you remember what you were doing 47 years ago today? I do! ( I think I even said that 47 years ago.)
August 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Do you remember what you were doing 47 years ago today? I do! ( I think I even said that 47 years ago.)
Another year older, and it's time for another first-day-of-school picture. Here's to the start of year 16 at @ballstate.bsky.social and teaching in the @bsucompsci.bsky.social department. I'm looking forward to a great year, and am (mostly) ready for the learners. I wonder if they're ready for me!
August 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Another year older, and it's time for another first-day-of-school picture. Here's to the start of year 16 at @ballstate.bsky.social and teaching in the @bsucompsci.bsky.social department. I'm looking forward to a great year, and am (mostly) ready for the learners. I wonder if they're ready for me!