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.
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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🎁 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
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. 💖
a.co/d/bhmVNmW
#TheImprovementGame #TeacherGifts #AgileEDU #AuthenticLearning #ContinuousImprovement
a.co/d/bhmVNmW
#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
Episode 7 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is live. I talk with Josh Knutson about his experiences as a college esports coach and his current role about what he has seen as issues and successes with esports. open.spotify.com/episode/76tc...
Episode 7: Josh Knutson
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November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Episode 7 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is live. I talk with Josh Knutson about his experiences as a college esports coach and his current role about what he has seen as issues and successes with esports. open.spotify.com/episode/76tc...
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…
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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!