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
Episode 17 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out. This week we talk with Ryne and Roby, two collegiate esports players and were hs players to join our team in our first year. Hear their experiences and how esports has impacted them. open.spotify.com/episode/5VUS... www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdVS...
January 25, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Episode 17 of the Esports Classroom Podcast is out. This week we talk with Ryne and Roby, two collegiate esports players and were hs players to join our team in our first year. Hear their experiences and how esports has impacted them. open.spotify.com/episode/5VUS... www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdVS...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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_...
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...
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!
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
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.
This summer seems to be a repeat of 2017 for me, returned to ISTE in San Antonio and now will be starting Ragbrai a week from today in Orange City, same start as 2017. Can't wait to do another bike ride across the state of Iowa with 10,000 or so others.
July 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This summer seems to be a repeat of 2017 for me, returned to ISTE in San Antonio and now will be starting Ragbrai a week from today in Orange City, same start as 2017. Can't wait to do another bike ride across the state of Iowa with 10,000 or so others.
One very nice thing to see when I got back from being out of state was my Ragbrai registration packet. Just about 2 weeks to go, seems so close. Can’t wait to bike across Iowa again even if my training was not much this year.
July 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
One very nice thing to see when I got back from being out of state was my Ragbrai registration packet. Just about 2 weeks to go, seems so close. Can’t wait to bike across Iowa again even if my training was not much this year.
Had a great time learning and connecting with others in San Antonio. So many schools and educators doing great things out there but because they are focused on growth and improvement for students.
July 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Had a great time learning and connecting with others in San Antonio. So many schools and educators doing great things out there but because they are focused on growth and improvement for students.
Come join me in the posters session area at 3:30pm today to talk about esports live-streaming and content creation or just to play some Super Mario Bros. #istelive #itecia @itec-ia.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Come join me in the posters session area at 3:30pm today to talk about esports live-streaming and content creation or just to play some Super Mario Bros. #istelive #itecia @itec-ia.bsky.social
Join me in room 217B at 1pm today for Supersizing Student (and Teacher) Collaboration with Figjam. #ISTElive #ISTElive25
June 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Join me in room 217B at 1pm today for Supersizing Student (and Teacher) Collaboration with Figjam. #ISTElive #ISTElive25
Made it to San Antonio and trying to squeeze some sessions in today. Presenting a full session tomorrow and a poster session on Tuesday.
June 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Made it to San Antonio and trying to squeeze some sessions in today. Presenting a full session tomorrow and a poster session on Tuesday.
Packing the essentials for ISTE in San Antonio. Bag full of cables and adapters, presentation remote, power banks, laptop, and of course the NES Classic for my poster session. Can’t wait to get there tomorrow so I can learn and connect with others!
June 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Packing the essentials for ISTE in San Antonio. Bag full of cables and adapters, presentation remote, power banks, laptop, and of course the NES Classic for my poster session. Can’t wait to get there tomorrow so I can learn and connect with others!
Can’t wait for my session on Monday at 1pm in room HBGCC-217B all about Supersizing Student (and Teacher) Collaboration with Figjam. #ISTElive25
June 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Can’t wait for my session on Monday at 1pm in room HBGCC-217B all about Supersizing Student (and Teacher) Collaboration with Figjam. #ISTElive25
Only a little over 3 weeks till Ragbrai so making this bike ride count since it is my last for 2 weeks. Lucky me the storms are staying off to the west but gotta get done before the next round starts.
June 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Only a little over 3 weeks till Ragbrai so making this bike ride count since it is my last for 2 weeks. Lucky me the storms are staying off to the west but gotta get done before the next round starts.
A week from today I will be doing a poster session at #ISTElive25 about Esports Livestreaming and Content Creation on a Shoestring Budget. Just might have the NES classic with me so we can livestream from ISTE, at least come play some Super Mario at the conference.
June 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A week from today I will be doing a poster session at #ISTElive25 about Esports Livestreaming and Content Creation on a Shoestring Budget. Just might have the NES classic with me so we can livestream from ISTE, at least come play some Super Mario at the conference.
There are so many things we can focus on in order to make learning more accessible to all learners. These are just some of the basic ones that I would include in every teacher's planning. What would you add?
June 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
There are so many things we can focus on in order to make learning more accessible to all learners. These are just some of the basic ones that I would include in every teacher's planning. What would you add?
Another Bacoon is in the books. 72 miles of biking, temp in the mid 80s, and sunny. 10 years after my first one and I don’t see stopping anytime soon.
June 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Another Bacoon is in the books. 72 miles of biking, temp in the mid 80s, and sunny. 10 years after my first one and I don’t see stopping anytime soon.