Troy Patterson
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Troy Patterson
@troypatterson.me
Moodle user, open source advocate, educator, podcaster. I currently host the longest-running middle school-focused podcast (Middle School Matters- https://middleschoolmatters.com). I'm also a Technology Director. Previously, I was a middle school principal
Middle School Matters Show 681 is now available. Listen and Share freely.

@Mcgirr.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Some thoughts about educational stuff. These include a conversation (via Mastodon) with Alan Levine, awards for a friend, and some EduGems.
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The 52Frames challenge this week is “centered”. This is basically ignoring the rule of thirds and centering the subject. (https://troypatterson.me/?p=4609)
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The challenge this week was shadows. I had a few options, but this was the one that I liked best. The shadow is cast from another gravestone. The shadow reminds me of a pawn in chess. (https://troypatterson.me/?p=4591)
October 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Observations on the passing of my mother-in-law and having a "sense of place".
October 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This is my submission for 52Frames this week. The challenge is time. (https://troypatterson.me/?p=4558)
October 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Reminds me of this: "Look, we put a lock on the gate."
March 13, 2024 at 5:38 PM