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Instructional Coach, ITEC Board member, Host of the Esports Classroom Podcast, #Col16 #GoogleEI, #accessibility, Esports Coach. Weird, but in a good way.

Ames, IA
Joined November 2009
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Catch the latest November Content Drop for the Google AI Educator Series! Explore brand-new microcredentials and learning modules to elevate AI literacy in your classroom and district. 🔗 Register now: rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/g… #itecia
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Join our Primary or Secondary Teacher Facebook Groups and share photos of your class’s decorated pumpkins! Let’s celebrate student ideas and show students that their hard work can reach and inspire people far beyond their classroom walls. 🔗 facebook.com/iowatechnologye…
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
Applications are open for the @ITEC_IA Board of Directors! If you're passionate about supporting educators and driving innovation in our schools, put your name forward today. Apply here: bit.ly/ITECBoardApp26 👈 #EdTech #IowaEd #ITEC #TechInEd #Leadership
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The Ames High Esports team had a good fall regular season. Smash Ultimate is 5-2 and ready for the playoffs, Marvel Rivals is 3-4 and waiting to see if they made the playoffs. Both teams have a lot to be proud of.
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If anyone is interested in donating to help a high school Esports team, please consider and share. The Ames HS Esports team is doing it's annual fundraiser to get funds to purchase better equipment for competition and ensure access for all of our players. raise.snap.app/donate/ames-h…
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at the ITEC Fall Conference! We had a blast bringing back the ultimate '90s iconic swag: our custom ITEC POGs and slammers, and amazing vendor pogs who helped stack the deck Missed the fun? Don't flip out! 2027 Fall conference (October 18-19).
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Applications are open for the @ITEC_IA Board of Directors! If you're passionate about supporting educators and driving innovation in our schools, put your name forward today. Apply here: bit.ly/ITECBoardApp26 👈 #EdTech #IowaEd #ITEC #TechInEd #Leadership
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
Applications are open for the @ITEC_IA Board of Directors! If you're passionate about supporting educators and driving innovation in our schools, put your name forward today. Apply here: bit.ly/ITECBoardApp26 #EdTech #IowaEd #ITEC #TechInEd #Leadership
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
Connect, collaborate, and grow with educators across Iowa! We’ve launched new ITEC Facebook Groups for teachers, tech coaches, and leaders to share resources and tackle edtech together. 👉 Find your group and join today: facebook.com/iowatechnologye… #IowaEd #ITECia #EdTech
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
As If You’d Miss This! Back to the 90s Social Hour! Unwind and celebrate at the official ITEC Social Event, kicking off Monday starting at 3:30 PM! Join us for a trip back to the 90s in the vendor hall for an afternoon packed with games, great food, and awesome networking.
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
So excited to be presenting at the 2026 ITEC Fall Conference this week: controlaltachieve.com/2026/1… 📓 Gemini Notebook for Schools 🍳 Your Brain on AI ✨ Google Gemini for Schools 💎 Creating & Sharing Gemini Gems (and Skills) 🔑 Tech Tools to Support All Learners #edtech
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
2 days until ITEC! 🚨 Top 10 reasons to attend — #2: Recharging your professional energy! Step away from the daily grind, connect with passionate educators, and get inspired with fresh ideas to bring back to your classroom. 🎟️ itec-ia.org/fall-conference/ #ITEC #10DaysToITEC
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3 days until ITEC! 🚨 Top 10 reasons to attend #3: Awesome edtech gear, swag & the GooseChase game! Grab cool classroom tech, enter big giveaways, and join our interactive GooseChase scavenger hunt to complete fun challenges and win awesome prizes! 🎟️ itec-ia.org/fall-conference/
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
The 2026 ITEC Fall Conference is in 3 days! Now is the perfect time to think about joining the ITEC Board! Join us to help supporting educators across Iowa. When you are at the conference, talk to a current Board member to learn more. Applications open in November!
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
If Computer Science is your focus area, we have some amazing sessions for you! There are sessions during every time period both days all around computer science. Join us and continue your learning in Des Moines next week! itec-ia.org/fall-conference/
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Hey leaders, we have some sessions that are geared just for you! From AI policy, navigating the new screentime law, growing as leaders, and ensuring you are meeting the accessibility needs of your learners, we have a lot for you! itec-ia.org/fall-conference/
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Google has released a new AI tool that allows you to create your own video game using prompts and other built-in tools. Create new game - Playground playground.google/create
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5 days until ITEC! Top 10 reasons to attend — #5: Peer collaboration & expanding your PLN. Connect with educators from across Iowa, exchange classroom-tested ideas, and build a professional learning network that lasts all year long. 🎟️ itec-ia.org/fall-conference/ #ITEC #EdTech
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Patrick Donovan retweeted
So many great topics being discussed at the 2026 ITEC Fall Conference in just 7 days! What topic strand is your favorite? Where is your growth going to happen this year? Get registered and join us in just 7 short days! itec-ia.org/fall-conference/
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As you can guess from my recent reposts, it is about time for the 2026 ITEC Fall Conference. This is always a great time for learning and connecting. I have 4 sessions this year and can't wait to see everyone and learn from everyone else! itec-ia.org/fall-conference/
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