Patrick Donovan
@donovanscience.bsky.social
Instructional Coach, ITEC Board member, Esports Coach, doctoral student in edtech, also taught some college courses, focused on UDL, educational technology, and improving education for all learners. Weird, but in a good way. #edtech #edusky #esports
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More about me to help meet fellow educators on #edusky:
- 21st year in education, 9 years as an HS science teacher, 8 years as a Tech Coach, 1 as a Tech Director, and 3rd as an Instructional Coach. 5 years as an Esports Coach. Currently starting my doctorate in edtech with a big focus on UDL.
- 21st year in education, 9 years as an HS science teacher, 8 years as a Tech Coach, 1 as a Tech Director, and 3rd as an Instructional Coach. 5 years as an Esports Coach. Currently starting my doctorate in edtech with a big focus on UDL.
Started a new project where I interview esports coaches from high schools and colleges to share out how their programs work, the challenges, and the successes. Check it out spotify.link/lOzgUF53NXb
October 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Started a new project where I interview esports coaches from high schools and colleges to share out how their programs work, the challenges, and the successes. Check it out spotify.link/lOzgUF53NXb
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Leg warmers and big hair are optional, but innovating your classroom is not. Join us at ITEC 2025 Fall Conference in Des Moines, October 13-14, for a totally tubular dive into AI, CS, UDL, and more!
See the schedule and get registered today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
See the schedule and get registered today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
October 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Leg warmers and big hair are optional, but innovating your classroom is not. Join us at ITEC 2025 Fall Conference in Des Moines, October 13-14, for a totally tubular dive into AI, CS, UDL, and more!
See the schedule and get registered today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
See the schedule and get registered today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
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Rev up your learning engines! 🚗💡 ITEC’s Fall Conference is putting EdTech in the fast lane—where speed, power, and creativity collide. Join us in Des Moines on October 13-14th. itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
October 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Rev up your learning engines! 🚗💡 ITEC’s Fall Conference is putting EdTech in the fast lane—where speed, power, and creativity collide. Join us in Des Moines on October 13-14th. itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
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We have 2 amazing Featured Speakers coming to the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference!
Michael Matera and Stevie Frank are going to be leading amazing sessions and you do not want to miss them!
Make sure to check out their sessions and all of the others today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
Michael Matera and Stevie Frank are going to be leading amazing sessions and you do not want to miss them!
Make sure to check out their sessions and all of the others today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
September 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We have 2 amazing Featured Speakers coming to the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference!
Michael Matera and Stevie Frank are going to be leading amazing sessions and you do not want to miss them!
Make sure to check out their sessions and all of the others today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
Michael Matera and Stevie Frank are going to be leading amazing sessions and you do not want to miss them!
Make sure to check out their sessions and all of the others today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
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🎉 Introducing the return of 3 hour Sunday Workshops to the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference!
✅ Check out the great topics and get registered for only $25!
🔗 Find the schedule and registration info at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
#itecia
✅ Check out the great topics and get registered for only $25!
🔗 Find the schedule and registration info at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
#itecia
August 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎉 Introducing the return of 3 hour Sunday Workshops to the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference!
✅ Check out the great topics and get registered for only $25!
🔗 Find the schedule and registration info at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
#itecia
✅ Check out the great topics and get registered for only $25!
🔗 Find the schedule and registration info at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
#itecia
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Who are your go-to educators or EdTech creators on TikTok (or social media) that inspire your classroom ideas? Drop their @ below—we’d love to follow too!
August 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Who are your go-to educators or EdTech creators on TikTok (or social media) that inspire your classroom ideas? Drop their @ below—we’d love to follow too!
First esports practice of the new school year and since we had so many graduating seniors, will be a chance for many new students to step up and compete for starting spots in Smash Ultimate.
August 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
First esports practice of the new school year and since we had so many graduating seniors, will be a chance for many new students to step up and compete for starting spots in Smash Ultimate.
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Edtech has come a long way since the Oregon Trail. See how computer science is transforming learning in schools at the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference!
Find the full schedule of amazing sessions and get registered at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
Find the full schedule of amazing sessions and get registered at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
August 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Edtech has come a long way since the Oregon Trail. See how computer science is transforming learning in schools at the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference!
Find the full schedule of amazing sessions and get registered at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
Find the full schedule of amazing sessions and get registered at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
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With school starting again, you might be needing some resources around various edtech tools to help get you started off right this school year!
Check out our Grab and Go's from this last year at itec-ia.org/learn/grab-a...
Good luck to all teachers, make this an amazing year!
Check out our Grab and Go's from this last year at itec-ia.org/learn/grab-a...
Good luck to all teachers, make this an amazing year!
August 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With school starting again, you might be needing some resources around various edtech tools to help get you started off right this school year!
Check out our Grab and Go's from this last year at itec-ia.org/learn/grab-a...
Good luck to all teachers, make this an amazing year!
Check out our Grab and Go's from this last year at itec-ia.org/learn/grab-a...
Good luck to all teachers, make this an amazing year!
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If you are looking for some great sessions about AI in the classroom, then we have you covered with over 20 sessions going from classroom use to district implementation.
Check out the full schedule and get registered for the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
Check out the full schedule and get registered for the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
August 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
If you are looking for some great sessions about AI in the classroom, then we have you covered with over 20 sessions going from classroom use to district implementation.
Check out the full schedule and get registered for the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
Check out the full schedule and get registered for the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
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🥳 It is finally here, the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference schedule and registration are now live!
🔗 Go to lnkd.in/gwAxwR8W to check out all of the amazing sessions we will have on October 12-14 and get registered today!
#itecia
🔗 Go to lnkd.in/gwAxwR8W to check out all of the amazing sessions we will have on October 12-14 and get registered today!
#itecia
August 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🥳 It is finally here, the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference schedule and registration are now live!
🔗 Go to lnkd.in/gwAxwR8W to check out all of the amazing sessions we will have on October 12-14 and get registered today!
#itecia
🔗 Go to lnkd.in/gwAxwR8W to check out all of the amazing sessions we will have on October 12-14 and get registered today!
#itecia
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Using edtech effectively is a great way to implement UDL practices into your instructional design.
We have a great number of sessions all centered around UDL at this years ITEC Fall 2025 Conference. See the full schedule and get registered today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
We have a great number of sessions all centered around UDL at this years ITEC Fall 2025 Conference. See the full schedule and get registered today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
August 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Using edtech effectively is a great way to implement UDL practices into your instructional design.
We have a great number of sessions all centered around UDL at this years ITEC Fall 2025 Conference. See the full schedule and get registered today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
We have a great number of sessions all centered around UDL at this years ITEC Fall 2025 Conference. See the full schedule and get registered today at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
Been working on creating my own reflection framework for the use of edtech built upon UDL, as well as other edtech frameworks. 3 main areas - pedagogy, active vs passive, and removing barriers while creating new opportunities. donovanscience.com/2025/08/19/t...
The Three Purposes of Edtech – A Reflection Guide
As someone who has worked for a while now helping others learn about effective use of educational technology for teaching and learning, I have seen a number of reflective frameworks, but none of th…
donovanscience.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Been working on creating my own reflection framework for the use of edtech built upon UDL, as well as other edtech frameworks. 3 main areas - pedagogy, active vs passive, and removing barriers while creating new opportunities. donovanscience.com/2025/08/19/t...
I always view the day that all teachers have to report as the first day of the new school year. So here we go with year 22, wonder what new adventures, experiences, and learnings this year will bring. Let's go!
August 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I always view the day that all teachers have to report as the first day of the new school year. So here we go with year 22, wonder what new adventures, experiences, and learnings this year will bring. Let's go!
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🎉 We are bringing the fun of the 80s back to the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference this October!
💾 From Floppy Disks to AI: The Evolution is at the ITEC Fall Conference!
🔗 See the full schedule and get registered at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
💾 From Floppy Disks to AI: The Evolution is at the ITEC Fall Conference!
🔗 See the full schedule and get registered at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
August 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🎉 We are bringing the fun of the 80s back to the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference this October!
💾 From Floppy Disks to AI: The Evolution is at the ITEC Fall Conference!
🔗 See the full schedule and get registered at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
💾 From Floppy Disks to AI: The Evolution is at the ITEC Fall Conference!
🔗 See the full schedule and get registered at itec-ia.org/fall-confere...
Reposted by Patrick Donovan
🥳 It is finally here, the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference schedule and registration are now live!
🔗 Go to itec-ia.org/fall-confere... to check out all of the amazing sessions we will have on October 12-14 and get registered today!
#itecia
🔗 Go to itec-ia.org/fall-confere... to check out all of the amazing sessions we will have on October 12-14 and get registered today!
#itecia
August 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🥳 It is finally here, the ITEC 2025 Fall Conference schedule and registration are now live!
🔗 Go to itec-ia.org/fall-confere... to check out all of the amazing sessions we will have on October 12-14 and get registered today!
#itecia
🔗 Go to itec-ia.org/fall-confere... to check out all of the amazing sessions we will have on October 12-14 and get registered today!
#itecia
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🎉 ITEC Conference Giveaway! 🎉
Want to experience the ITEC Conference with a friend?
We’re giving away:
🏆 2 FREE Conference Registrations — one for YOU and your friend!
👕 ITEC Swag for BOTH of you
Check out our Facebook post for the steps to enter! www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
Want to experience the ITEC Conference with a friend?
We’re giving away:
🏆 2 FREE Conference Registrations — one for YOU and your friend!
👕 ITEC Swag for BOTH of you
Check out our Facebook post for the steps to enter! www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
August 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🎉 ITEC Conference Giveaway! 🎉
Want to experience the ITEC Conference with a friend?
We’re giving away:
🏆 2 FREE Conference Registrations — one for YOU and your friend!
👕 ITEC Swag for BOTH of you
Check out our Facebook post for the steps to enter! www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
Want to experience the ITEC Conference with a friend?
We’re giving away:
🏆 2 FREE Conference Registrations — one for YOU and your friend!
👕 ITEC Swag for BOTH of you
Check out our Facebook post for the steps to enter! www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
Meeting the teachers new to our district today. Thus starts year 22 as an educator. Having been that new teacher to a district 4 times in my career, I always enjoy today, getting the chance to help others start their next step in a positive way. Let's go!
August 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Meeting the teachers new to our district today. Thus starts year 22 as an educator. Having been that new teacher to a district 4 times in my career, I always enjoy today, getting the chance to help others start their next step in a positive way. Let's go!
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Know an #EDUChampion that deserves some swag 🏆 for their awesomeness?
🔗 Visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗳 Nominate them
#edtech #itecia
🔗 Visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗳 Nominate them
#edtech #itecia
August 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Know an #EDUChampion that deserves some swag 🏆 for their awesomeness?
🔗 Visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗳 Nominate them
#edtech #itecia
🔗 Visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗳 Nominate them
#edtech #itecia
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📢 What if your quietest students had the loudest voice this year?
💻 What digital tool could you use to unlock their ideas?
❓ How can you make it so every student is engaged and connected to the learning this year?
💻 What digital tool could you use to unlock their ideas?
❓ How can you make it so every student is engaged and connected to the learning this year?
August 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📢 What if your quietest students had the loudest voice this year?
💻 What digital tool could you use to unlock their ideas?
❓ How can you make it so every student is engaged and connected to the learning this year?
💻 What digital tool could you use to unlock their ideas?
❓ How can you make it so every student is engaged and connected to the learning this year?
I think planning for a school year should be very much like how NFL teams plan for a game. You work on a great plan for the first drive and then make changes after that. You can plan all you want for your class, but it should be changed once you meet your actual students.
August 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I think planning for a school year should be very much like how NFL teams plan for a game. You work on a great plan for the first drive and then make changes after that. You can plan all you want for your class, but it should be changed once you meet your actual students.
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‼️ Get excited because the schedule of sessions and registration are coming soon for our ITEC 2025 Fall Conference!
📆 Can't wait to see you all in Des Moines on October 12-14!
📆 Can't wait to see you all in Des Moines on October 12-14!
August 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
‼️ Get excited because the schedule of sessions and registration are coming soon for our ITEC 2025 Fall Conference!
📆 Can't wait to see you all in Des Moines on October 12-14!
📆 Can't wait to see you all in Des Moines on October 12-14!
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🙌 We are proud to announce our 2025 Iowa Featured Speakers and District for the 2025 ITEC Fall Conference!
🗣️ Jeff Glade, Chad Sussex, Melissa Wicklund, and Sioux City Community School District will all be sharing out at the Fall Conference.
🗣️ Jeff Glade, Chad Sussex, Melissa Wicklund, and Sioux City Community School District will all be sharing out at the Fall Conference.
July 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🙌 We are proud to announce our 2025 Iowa Featured Speakers and District for the 2025 ITEC Fall Conference!
🗣️ Jeff Glade, Chad Sussex, Melissa Wicklund, and Sioux City Community School District will all be sharing out at the Fall Conference.
🗣️ Jeff Glade, Chad Sussex, Melissa Wicklund, and Sioux City Community School District will all be sharing out at the Fall Conference.
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🙌 ITEC is SUPER excited to announce our 2nd Fall 2025 Featured Speaker: Stevie Frank
@steviefrank.bsky.social
🔗 Learn more: www.steviefrank.com
#itecia #iaedchat
@steviefrank.bsky.social
🔗 Learn more: www.steviefrank.com
#itecia #iaedchat
July 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🙌 ITEC is SUPER excited to announce our 2nd Fall 2025 Featured Speaker: Stevie Frank
@steviefrank.bsky.social
🔗 Learn more: www.steviefrank.com
#itecia #iaedchat
@steviefrank.bsky.social
🔗 Learn more: www.steviefrank.com
#itecia #iaedchat