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Recent Episodes

Episode 207: Educational Transformation Through AI

Episode 207: Educational Transformation Through AI

May 25, 2023

Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Adeel Khan , an accomplished educator, visionary leader, and advocate for the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. With a background as a …

Guest: Adeel Khan
Episode 206: From Music Stages to Classroom Pages: A Journey into EdTech Innovation

Episode 206: From Music Stages to Classroom Pages: A Journey into EdTech Innovation

May 24, 2023

Get ready for an exciting episode of My EdTech Life as we sit down with the ever-dynamic Maxwell Roach , founder of JonAyves Learning Club. This isn't your ordinary tutoring service - imagine kids as young as three mastering…

Episode 205: Transforming Education Through Purposeful Technology

Episode 205: Transforming Education Through Purposeful Technology

May 23, 2023

In episode 205 of the My EdTech Life podcast, we welcome Sophie Youngs, an experienced curriculum and technology integration coach passionate about making learning more engaging and inspiring through purposeful technology us…

Episode 204: Empowering Teens for the Future: Inside the Pages of 'Brand Up'

Episode 204: Empowering Teens for the Future: Inside the Pages of 'Brand Up'

May 20, 2023

Join us for an insightful conversation with Stacey Ross Cohen and Jason Shaffer , authors of "Brand Up: The Ultimate Playbook for College & Career Success in the Digital World." In this episode, we delve into their modern pl…

Episode 203: Enhancing SEL through Arts and STEAM Integration

Episode 203: Enhancing SEL through Arts and STEAM Integration

May 13, 2023

Join me for an inspiring episode with Michele Haiken, Ed.D. , an experienced educator and advocate for EdTech and literacy. Michele shares her expertise in integrating design thinking, literacy, and STEAM to drive social-emo…

Episode 202: Envisioning and Shaping Tomorrow's World

Episode 202: Envisioning and Shaping Tomorrow's World

May 10, 2023

Join us for an exciting episode with Lori Mazor , an acclaimed architect and visionary who brings a unique perspective to education and business operations. Drawing on her extensive experience leading planning and design at …

Guest: Lori Mazor
Episode 201: Curipod: Streamlining Lesson Creation

Episode 201: Curipod: Streamlining Lesson Creation

May 6, 2023

In this episode, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing education with Eirik Heres Berre of Curipod. Discover how Curipod empowers teachers to create lessons in seconds and allows students to interact with them in a whole ne…

Episode 200: Empowering Student Voice Through Storytelling

Episode 200: Empowering Student Voice Through Storytelling

May 4, 2023

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tanya Avrith , Education Evangelist at Adobe. Tanya is a passionate advocate for student voices and believes in the power of storytelling in education. In this episode, we will disc…

Guest: Tanya Avrith
Episode 199: Integrating AI Into Lesson Planning with Eduaid

Episode 199: Integrating AI Into Lesson Planning with Eduaid

May 2, 2023

In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Thompson, a co-founder of Eduaide and a Social Studies teacher in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Thomas shares his insights on the latest trends in educational technology and how…

Episode 198: Leveraging Technology for Student Success

Episode 198: Leveraging Technology for Student Success

April 29, 2023

Join us as we sit down with Bonnie Chelette , an experienced educator with over 14 years of experience in the field. As the Director of Educational Technology at the Louisiana Department of Education, Bonnie is dedicated to …

Episode 197: Transforming Feedback into Actionable Steps

Episode 197: Transforming Feedback into Actionable Steps

April 26, 2023

Get ready to revolutionize how you give feedback to your students with gotFeedback ! As part of gotLearning's Collaborative Learning System, gotFeedback is the first classroom teacher’s feedback tool built on OpenAI’s Large …

Episode 196: Injecting Creativity Into Your Classroom

Episode 196: Injecting Creativity Into Your Classroom

April 25, 2023

As Adobe's Senior Director of Education Initiatives, Ben has taught coding skills to over a million users and spends considerable time teaching, talking, and writing about creativity and digital literacy, and the future of e…

Guest: Ben Forta
Episode 195: From Burnout to Building an AI Venture

Episode 195: From Burnout to Building an AI Venture

April 22, 2023

In this episode, I sit down with Elise Victor , an AI expert, to explore her journey and experiences in the world of AI. From a career in banking and healthcare to pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Science, Elise shares her pa…

Guest: Elise Victor
Episode 194: The AI Classroom: Transforming Education Through Conversations

Episode 194: The AI Classroom: Transforming Education Through Conversations

April 19, 2023

🎙️ Dive into this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, where we chat with the inspiring Daniel Lopez, a passionate educator on a mission to revolutionize postsecondary outcomes for marginalized students. As the Managing Direc…

Guest: Daniel Lopez
Episode 193: A Journey Through Creative Education & AI Magic

Episode 193: A Journey Through Creative Education & AI Magic

April 18, 2023

Join me as I welcome Amanda Fox , an award-winning educator and author, as she shares her magical journey through innovative education, AI conversations, and augmented reality! This episode dives into how she harnesses techn…

Guest: Amanda Fox
Episode 192: Kami: The Ultimate Classroom Sidekick for Engaging Learning

Episode 192: Kami: The Ultimate Classroom Sidekick for Engaging Learning

April 15, 2023

Meet Nicole Rennie , a Kami Teacher, Coach, and Mom passionate about technology's transformative power in education. With over 15 years of teaching and authoring content, she now champions Kami, an all-in-one classroom sidek…

Episode 191: AI Education for the Next Generation

Episode 191: AI Education for the Next Generation

April 13, 2023

In this episode, I will be joined by Alex Kotran, founder of the AI Education Project , to discuss the importance of preparing students for the age of artificial intelligence. We dive into the startling reality that the vast…

Guest: Alex Kotran
Episode 190: Innovating Education with Generative AI

Episode 190: Innovating Education with Generative AI

April 8, 2023

Join me as I explore the fascinating world of generative artificial intelligence and its educational applications with Stefan Bauschard , an experienced Debate Coach and nonprofit leader. Stefan recently co-edited a 650-page…

Episode 189: The Power of Gratitude in Education

Episode 189: The Power of Gratitude in Education

April 4, 2023

Discover the transformative power of gratitude in education with Lainie Rowell , an educator, keynote speaker, and author with over 25 years of experience in the field. In this interview, Lainie shares her insights on how gr…

Episode 188: Empowering the Modern Classroom

Episode 188: Empowering the Modern Classroom

March 31, 2023

Join me for an exciting chat with Tim Belmont , a high school Technology Specialist and Language Arts Teacher from Rutherford, New Jersey. Discover how he integrates podcasting into his Public Speaking curriculum, empowers s…

Guest: Tim Belmont
Episode 187: Crafting Engaging Classroom Moments with AI

Episode 187: Crafting Engaging Classroom Moments with AI

March 28, 2023

Join me as I welcome, Logan Greenhaw , 8th Grade English Language Arts teacher, and innovative mind behind Auto Classmate. He shares his inspiring journey from thru-hiker and freelance web developer to full-time teacher and …

Episode 186: Navigating the AI-Driven Classroom

Episode 186: Navigating the AI-Driven Classroom

March 22, 2023

Join us in this eye-opening episode as we dive into the world of AI and education with William Grube , a Computer Science master's student at North Dakota State University. William has been on a mission to explore the impact…

Episode 185: Behind the Scenes at Kami

Episode 185: Behind the Scenes at Kami

March 14, 2023

In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Stein , the Head of Teacher Success at Kami and a former English teacher with experience teaching high school in Louisiana, USA. With over ten years of experience as an education cons…

Guest: Marcus Stein
Episode 184: Imposter Syndrome and Determination

Episode 184: Imposter Syndrome and Determination

March 14, 2023

Join us in this episode as we chat with Melissa Summerford , a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator and Teacher Success Champion at Kami, about overcoming imposter syndrome and staying determined in the education industry. W…

Episode 183: Empowering Teachers With Technology

Episode 183: Empowering Teachers With Technology

March 11, 2023

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Adam Juarez , a dedicated Technology Integration Consultant for Tulare County Office of Education. With 17 years of experience as a middle and high school US and World History Teach…

Guest: Adam Juarez
Episode 182: Keeping the Focus on Practice Over Product

Episode 182: Keeping the Focus on Practice Over Product

March 8, 2023

Looking to transform your teaching and learning experience through effective tech integration? Look no further than tonight's podcast episode featuring Jed Stefanowicz , Digital Learning Coach, in Walpole, Massachusetts. Wit…

Guests: jed , Jed Stefanowicz
Episode 181: Everyday Is Day 1

Episode 181: Everyday Is Day 1

March 6, 2023

Join me on this inspiring episode of My EdTech Life as I chat with Brandarius , a suicide survivor who shares his deeply moving story of hope and resilience. Discover how his personal mantra, "Everyday Is Day 1," is helping …

Episode 180: Empowering Teachers and Students With Digital Learning

Episode 180: Empowering Teachers and Students With Digital Learning

March 1, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by Stevie Frank , a Digital Learning Coach from Zionsville, Indiana. With over 14 years of experience in education and a Masters degree in Literacy Education, Stevie is passionate about creatin…

Guest: Stevie Frank
Episode 179: Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom

Episode 179: Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom

Feb. 28, 2023

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring James O'Neal Jr. , a highly experienced middle school math teacher with a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. With 15 years of experience in the field, James …

Guest: James O'Neal
Episode 178: Balancing Effectiveness and Efficiency

Episode 178: Balancing Effectiveness and Efficiency

Feb. 22, 2023

Join me as I welcome Jen Manly , a passionate educator, as she shares her insights on creating meaningful and fun learning experiences for students. With years of experience as a teacher, curriculum developer, and college in…

Guest: Jen Manly

Recent Blog Posts

AI in Education: Let's Talk About Policy, Awareness, and C…

Inspired by Episode 187 of My EdTech Life with special guest Logan Greenhaw Education is a huge part of our lives, and with technology moving forward, a…

Enhancing Learning with AI: How to Avoid Overreliance and …

This blog post was inspired by Episode 186 with William Grube Artificial intelligence has made its way into classrooms and is transforming the way s…

Embracing AI: A Teachable Moment for Educators and Students

Blog based on Episode 172 with Special Guest Leena Marie Saleh Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the world of education in recent yea…

About the Host

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Fonz Mendoza M.Ed.

I am an Instructional Technologist & Google Innovator from South Texas, U.S.A. with 15 years of experience in education. I am a K-12 Instructional Technologist. I also have a Masters in Educational Technology along with a graduate certificate in E-Learning and a graduate certificate in Technology Leadership in Education. I am a servant leader and am always looking for ways to help my learning community use the power of technology.