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.
Each state HS esports program is running things slightly different based on their situations, but all are doing lots of work for the students they serve. Jesse shared how Delaware is doing this in Ep. 15 and next week we hear how it is done in New York. open.spotify.com/episode/5dRP...
Episode 15: Jesse McNulty
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January 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Each state HS esports program is running things slightly different based on their situations, but all are doing lots of work for the students they serve. Jesse shared how Delaware is doing this in Ep. 15 and next week we hear how it is done in New York. open.spotify.com/episode/5dRP...
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👀 Check it out for:
💡 Tip or Strategy
📕 Learning Recommendation
💻 Tech Tool of the month
📹 Upcoming webinars
🎉 Spring Conference info
🤘 Rockstar recognition
🔗 conta.cc/4qKFO4T
#itecia #iaedchat
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
📣 Lots of great information in the January newsletter.
👀 Check it out for:
💡 Tip or Strategy
📕 Learning Recommendation
💻 Tech Tool of the month
📹 Upcoming webinars
🎉 Spring Conference info
🤘 Rockstar recognition
🔗 conta.cc/4qKFO4T
#itecia #iaedchat
👀 Check it out for:
💡 Tip or Strategy
📕 Learning Recommendation
💻 Tech Tool of the month
📹 Upcoming webinars
🎉 Spring Conference info
🤘 Rockstar recognition
🔗 conta.cc/4qKFO4T
#itecia #iaedchat
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💡 Find out more in our January Newsletter
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January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Easily turn any image or PDF into large, multi‑page tiled prints—no hassle, just a few clicks!
💡 Find out more in our January Newsletter
🔗 conta.cc/4qKFO4T
#itecia #edtech #education
docuslice.com
Easily turn any image or PDF into large, multi‑page tiled prints—no hassle, just a few clicks!
💡 Find out more in our January Newsletter
🔗 conta.cc/4qKFO4T
#itecia #edtech #education
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Did you know that Gemini LTI is in Canvas? Use Gems to create custom AI experts for lesson planning or turn your course materials into interactive Notebooks for students.
Learn More
support.google.com/edu/assignme...
#itecia
Learn More
support.google.com/edu/assignme...
#itecia
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Did you know that Gemini LTI is in Canvas? Use Gems to create custom AI experts for lesson planning or turn your course materials into interactive Notebooks for students.
Learn More
support.google.com/edu/assignme...
#itecia
Learn More
support.google.com/edu/assignme...
#itecia
In this highlight from Episode 15 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Jesse shares how the Delaware state league has grown from the initial network test, for the whole state, to a full fledged season with championships. youtube.com/shorts/N0NJZ...
Highlight Episode 15 - Jesse McNulty
YouTube video by Patrick Donovan
youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:40 AM
In this highlight from Episode 15 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Jesse shares how the Delaware state league has grown from the initial network test, for the whole state, to a full fledged season with championships. youtube.com/shorts/N0NJZ...
Interviewing an esports coach from Texas tonight which brings us up to 9 states represented by our guests. If you are a HS or college esports coach and would like to be on the Esports Classroom Podcast, just let me know. You can find all episodes at donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
January 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Interviewing an esports coach from Texas tonight which brings us up to 9 states represented by our guests. If you are a HS or college esports coach and would like to be on the Esports Classroom Podcast, just let me know. You can find all episodes at donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
Ep 15 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out with Jesse McNulty from the Delaware Scholastic Esports League. The DSEL is run by their state Department of Ed, hear how it works and how esports is growing in the state of Delaware. open.spotify.com/episode/5dRP... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQle...
January 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ep 15 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out with Jesse McNulty from the Delaware Scholastic Esports League. The DSEL is run by their state Department of Ed, hear how it works and how esports is growing in the state of Delaware. open.spotify.com/episode/5dRP... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQle...
In this highlight from Episode 14 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Rich shares one of the big reasons they were able to get an esports program started at Indiana State University = the connections to other academic areas and authentic learning. youtube.com/shorts/YFmrp...
Highlight Episode 14 - Rich Green
YouTube video by Patrick Donovan
youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:29 AM
In this highlight from Episode 14 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Rich shares one of the big reasons they were able to get an esports program started at Indiana State University = the connections to other academic areas and authentic learning. youtube.com/shorts/YFmrp...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:28 PM
The problem isn’t a lack of ideas. It’s curation.
We built a free Resource Hub to connect people + practices + real authentic learning.
Find + share lessons, tools, templates, and student-facing resources that actually get used.
Be an early adopter.
👉 resource-hub.io/Home
We built a free Resource Hub to connect people + practices + real authentic learning.
Find + share lessons, tools, templates, and student-facing resources that actually get used.
Be an early adopter.
👉 resource-hub.io/Home
We are 14 episodes in to the Esports Classroom Podcast with many more scheduled. Talking with high school and college esports coaches, players, and others connected to the growing field of scholastic esports. Check it out today! 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…
donovanscience.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM
We are 14 episodes in to the Esports Classroom Podcast with many more scheduled. Talking with high school and college esports coaches, players, and others connected to the growing field of scholastic esports. Check it out today! donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast with Rich Green who is the Director of Radio, Digital Content, and Esports at Indiana State University. Rich shares how they got their program started, obstacles and wins, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/4EGU... www.youtube.com/watch?v=d350...
January 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
New episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast with Rich Green who is the Director of Radio, Digital Content, and Esports at Indiana State University. Rich shares how they got their program started, obstacles and wins, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/4EGU... www.youtube.com/watch?v=d350...
Getting ready to record another episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast and we are talking with someone from another state, goal is to see how every state is doing esports at the high school level. New episode out each Sunday and links can be found at 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…
donovanscience.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Getting ready to record another episode of the Esports Classroom Podcast and we are talking with someone from another state, goal is to see how every state is doing esports at the high school level. New episode out each Sunday and links can be found at donovanscience.com/the-esports-...
In this highlight from Episode 13 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Draven shares one of the biggest obstacles he faces as a college esports player and it is one we see at the high school level too.
youtube.com/shorts/q7IbO...
youtube.com/shorts/q7IbO...
Highlight Episode 13 - Draven Graves Part 1
YouTube video by Patrick Donovan
youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:33 PM
In this highlight from Episode 13 of the Esports Classroom Podcast, Draven shares one of the biggest obstacles he faces as a college esports player and it is one we see at the high school level too.
youtube.com/shorts/q7IbO...
youtube.com/shorts/q7IbO...
Today is a great day to set goals for the year, actual goals that will make a difference for you. Goals are the GPS for the year, you can slow down at times but no stopping and definitely no U-turns, only forward.
January 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Today is a great day to set goals for the year, actual goals that will make a difference for you. Goals are the GPS for the year, you can slow down at times but no stopping and definitely no U-turns, only forward.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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✨ “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
open.spotify.com
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
YouTube video by Patrick Donovan
youtu.be
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
open.spotify.com
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
YouTube video by Patrick Donovan
youtube.com
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
open.spotify.com
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…
donovanscience.com
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
open.spotify.com
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...