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.
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✨ Struggling to move authentic learning from ideas to action?
This tool helps schools get clear and aligned when designing real-world learning with partners.
Perfect for WBL, community projects, and interdisciplinary work.
👉 resource-hub.io/ResourceDet...
This tool helps schools get clear and aligned when designing real-world learning with partners.
Perfect for WBL, community projects, and interdisciplinary work.
👉 resource-hub.io/ResourceDet...
December 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
✨ Struggling to move authentic learning from ideas to action?
This tool helps schools get clear and aligned when designing real-world learning with partners.
Perfect for WBL, community projects, and interdisciplinary work.
👉 resource-hub.io/ResourceDet...
This tool helps schools get clear and aligned when designing real-world learning with partners.
Perfect for WBL, community projects, and interdisciplinary work.
👉 resource-hub.io/ResourceDet...
Reposted by Patrick Donovan
✨ “Believe in yourself.” ✨ Simple words. Powerful impact.
In this Moving BoldHERs episode of Meet the #ChangeAgents, shows what happens when educators truly believe in students.
Entrepreneurship. Scrum. Real projects.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/FKgKZ3bX96s?si=k27...
In this Moving BoldHERs episode of Meet the #ChangeAgents, shows what happens when educators truly believe in students.
Entrepreneurship. Scrum. Real projects.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/FKgKZ3bX96s?si=k27...
December 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
✨ “Believe in yourself.” ✨ Simple words. Powerful impact.
In this Moving BoldHERs episode of Meet the #ChangeAgents, shows what happens when educators truly believe in students.
Entrepreneurship. Scrum. Real projects.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/FKgKZ3bX96s?si=k27...
In this Moving BoldHERs episode of Meet the #ChangeAgents, shows what happens when educators truly believe in students.
Entrepreneurship. Scrum. Real projects.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/FKgKZ3bX96s?si=k27...
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out and this one has our first college player as a guest. Listen to episode 13 with Draven Graves from Missouri State West-Plains as he shares how he got into esports even without a high school program. open.spotify.com/episode/3rej...
Episode 13: Draven Graves
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December 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out and this one has our first college player as a guest. Listen to episode 13 with Draven Graves from Missouri State West-Plains as he shares how he got into esports even without a high school program. open.spotify.com/episode/3rej...
In this highlight from the latest episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Sean shares a powerful story about Esports helping to give students voice and confidence. youtu.be/fD48JRhWju4?...
Highlight Episode 12 - Sean Mignagaray
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December 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
In this highlight from the latest episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Sean shares a powerful story about Esports helping to give students voice and confidence. youtu.be/fD48JRhWju4?...
It might be winter break but that doesn't stop the Esports Classroom Podcast as Episode 12 with Sean Mignagaray is out. Sean is the Esports coach and coordinator at Liberty High in Iowa City, IA. Hear how esports gave students their voice. open.spotify.com/episode/1Dtt...
Episode 12: Sean Mignagaray
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December 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It might be winter break but that doesn't stop the Esports Classroom Podcast as Episode 12 with Sean Mignagaray is out. Sean is the Esports coach and coordinator at Liberty High in Iowa City, IA. Hear how esports gave students their voice. open.spotify.com/episode/1Dtt...
In this highlight from Episode 11 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Austin shares out about how he started a company to help connect high school esports students to college programs, a definite need int he community youtube.com/shorts/7wqZS...
Highlight Episode 11 - Austin Lich
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December 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In this highlight from Episode 11 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Austin shares out about how he started a company to help connect high school esports students to college programs, a definite need int he community youtube.com/shorts/7wqZS...
In Episode 11 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Austin Lich not only shares about his first state championship but about his side job helping students get connected with college programs. Hear all about it open.spotify.com/episode/1IGP...
Episode 11: Austin Lich
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December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In Episode 11 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Austin Lich not only shares about his first state championship but about his side job helping students get connected with college programs. Hear all about it open.spotify.com/episode/1IGP...
11 Episodes posted of the Esports Classroom Podcast and there are a number of major takeaways so far. So much to learn by listening to each other and see esports from different perspectives. donovanscience.com/2025/12/18/r...
Reflections from the first 11 Episodes of the Esports Classroom Podcast
In the first 11 episodes of the Esports Classroom Podcast, I have been able to get insight from people with a variety of connections to esports. We have had high school coaches, college coaches, me…
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December 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
11 Episodes posted of the Esports Classroom Podcast and there are a number of major takeaways so far. So much to learn by listening to each other and see esports from different perspectives. donovanscience.com/2025/12/18/r...
The last couple of months I have spent a number of hours on the Esports Classroom Podcast. If you are an esports coach or want to learn more about esports at the high school and college level, each episode will show why this is a must have for schools. donovanscience.com/2025/11/08/n...
New Project – The Esports Classroom Podcast
In my 22nd year as an educator, I will easily say that being an Esports coach has been one of the top or maybe the top things I have done. Having been part of the start of an esports program at two…
donovanscience.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The last couple of months I have spent a number of hours on the Esports Classroom Podcast. If you are an esports coach or want to learn more about esports at the high school and college level, each episode will show why this is a must have for schools. donovanscience.com/2025/11/08/n...
Think almost every esports coach will say communication that is clear and focused is one of the most important skills players need to learn. This skillset is the difference between good and great teams, and can be a skillset that transfers well beyond esports.
December 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Think almost every esports coach will say communication that is clear and focused is one of the most important skills players need to learn. This skillset is the difference between good and great teams, and can be a skillset that transfers well beyond esports.
In Episode 11 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Austin Lich not only shares about his first state championship but about his side job helping students get connected with college programs. Hear all about it at open.spotify.com/episode/1IGP...
Episode 11: Austin Lich
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December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In Episode 11 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Austin Lich not only shares about his first state championship but about his side job helping students get connected with college programs. Hear all about it at open.spotify.com/episode/1IGP...
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out! We talk with Austin Lich who is the coach of the Belmond-Klemme Esports team who just won their first state title! Austin also runs Howler NET: Esports Connection. Check it out open.spotify.com/episode/1IGP... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXQ_...
December 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out! We talk with Austin Lich who is the coach of the Belmond-Klemme Esports team who just won their first state title! Austin also runs Howler NET: Esports Connection. Check it out open.spotify.com/episode/1IGP... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXQ_...
I started a project called the Esports Classroom Podcast. This post explains why I started it and a new post is in the works with what I have learned so far, 10 episodes are out with more on the way. donovanscience.com/2025/11/08/n... Can't wait for more chats all about esports in school!
New Project – The Esports Classroom Podcast
In my 22nd year as an educator, I will easily say that being an Esports coach has been one of the top or maybe the top things I have done. Having been part of the start of an esports program at two…
donovanscience.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I started a project called the Esports Classroom Podcast. This post explains why I started it and a new post is in the works with what I have learned so far, 10 episodes are out with more on the way. donovanscience.com/2025/11/08/n... Can't wait for more chats all about esports in school!
In this highlight from Episode 10 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Jason Lester talks about how Esports can be a great way to improve school spirit with students but we still have barriers when it comes with our own students. youtube.com/shorts/0gvQB...
Highlight Episode 10 - Jason Lester
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December 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In this highlight from Episode 10 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Jason Lester talks about how Esports can be a great way to improve school spirit with students but we still have barriers when it comes with our own students. youtube.com/shorts/0gvQB...
In this highlight from episode 9 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Cole Prescott shares how saying NO lead his esports team being able to say YES to their shared commitments and goals as a team. Check it out at youtube.com/shorts/tsBj_...
Highlight Episode 9 - Cole Prescott
YouTube video by Patrick Donovan
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December 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
In this highlight from episode 9 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Cole Prescott shares how saying NO lead his esports team being able to say YES to their shared commitments and goals as a team. Check it out at youtube.com/shorts/tsBj_...
Sharing out a new episode every week on Sundays so if you have not hit that follow button yet, it is really easy. Check out the Esports Classroom Podcast on either Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo... or Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Sharing out a new episode every week on Sundays so if you have not hit that follow button yet, it is really easy. Check out the Esports Classroom Podcast on either Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo... or Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 10 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out and this time we are talking with Jason Lester who is the Esports coach at CR Kennedy in Iowa. We talk about the growth in his program and how coaching football compares to coaching esports. Check it out open.spotify.com/episode/33Rt...
December 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Episode 10 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out and this time we are talking with Jason Lester who is the Esports coach at CR Kennedy in Iowa. We talk about the growth in his program and how coaching football compares to coaching esports. Check it out open.spotify.com/episode/33Rt...
If you are an esports coach or connected to esports, check out the Esports Classroom Podcast where we talk each week with people in different roles connected to high school and college esports. open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
December 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
If you are an esports coach or connected to esports, check out the Esports Classroom Podcast where we talk each week with people in different roles connected to high school and college esports. open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
9 episodes in to the Esports Classroom Podcast. We have talked to some high school coaches, some college coaches, people helping to lead state and national organizations. Lining up some more coaches and even some players. Check out all episodes at my site: donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
The Esports Classroom Podcast
One of the biggest requests I have heard from other high school Esports coaches is to hear how they got started, how they run their programs, and the big things they do. Since I have been lucky eno…
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December 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
9 episodes in to the Esports Classroom Podcast. We have talked to some high school coaches, some college coaches, people helping to lead state and national organizations. Lining up some more coaches and even some players. Check out all episodes at my site: donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
New episode of the Esports Classroom podcast where we talk with Cole Prescott, currently the Associate Director of NAECAD but formerly the Esports coach at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. Check it out at open.spotify.com/episode/1W8S...
Episode 9: Cole Prescott
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November 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
New episode of the Esports Classroom podcast where we talk with Cole Prescott, currently the Associate Director of NAECAD but formerly the Esports coach at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. Check it out at open.spotify.com/episode/1W8S...
We are 8 episodes in the Esports Classroom Podcast. So many great insights and experiences from HS and college esports coaches. Check it out today and if you are an esports coach who is interested in chatting, let me know. open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo...
Episode 8: Shayne Trail
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November 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We are 8 episodes in the Esports Classroom Podcast. So many great insights and experiences from HS and college esports coaches. Check it out today and if you are an esports coach who is interested in chatting, let me know. open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo...
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out! We talk with Shayne Trail who is an esports coach in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. We compare how esports works in Michigan compared to Iowa and a lot more. Check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/1dEo... youtube.com/watch?v=I0bM...
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out! We talk with Shayne Trail who is an esports coach in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. We compare how esports works in Michigan compared to Iowa and a lot more. Check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/1dEo... youtube.com/watch?v=I0bM...
You can catch all episodes of the Esports Classroom Podcast on either Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo... Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... or watch them on YouTube youtube.com/playlist?lis... New episodes every week!
November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
You can catch all episodes of the Esports Classroom Podcast on either Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo... Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... or watch them on YouTube youtube.com/playlist?lis... New episodes every week!
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November 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🎁 Need a meaningful educator gift? The Improvement Game gives teachers, teams, and learners ready-to-use tools to make small steps lead to changing trajectories for students. 💖
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#TheImprovementGame #TeacherGifts #AgileEDU #AuthenticLearning #ContinuousImprovement
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#TheImprovementGame #TeacherGifts #AgileEDU #AuthenticLearning #ContinuousImprovement
In this highlight from Episode 7 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Josh Knuston shares about some of the big changes he has seen since he was a college esports coach. youtube.com/shorts/pGxAy42… Check out more on the full episode on Youtube or Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo...ww
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November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In this highlight from Episode 7 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Josh Knuston shares about some of the big changes he has seen since he was a college esports coach. youtube.com/shorts/pGxAy42… Check out more on the full episode on Youtube or Spotify open.spotify.com/show/0N7qOBo...ww