Research First Approach to AI Tools with Short Answer In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Adam and Alexa Sparks, the husband-and-wife founders of Short Answer, a writing platform built to strengthen peer-to-peer learning and classroom dialogue.

AI in Schools: Strategy Over Shiny Tools with Kyler Cheatham When it comes to AI in school districts, rushing in without a clear why can cost millions, crush teacher buy-in, and derail your entire tech strategy.

AI Optimism with Becky Keene In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sat down with author, educator, and thought leader Becky Keene to unpack her new book AI Optimism. We tackled everything from AI literacy and data privacy to the SAMR model, edtech skepticism, and what it really takes to shift classr…

Learning, Agency, and EdTech | Erik Parsons In this episode of My EdTech Life, I reconnect with the brilliant Erik Parsons, better known as The PhDad on TikTok, for a bold conversation on what really matters in education. We dig into behaviorism vs. developmentalism, and how too many classrooms are…

Ep.329 Building with Purpose with Eduaide In this episode, I welcome back two familiar voices: Thomas Thompson and Thomas Hummel, the powerhouse team behind Eduaide. This isn’t just another conversation about AI. It’s a groun...

AI in Schools: Innovation or Illusion? | Ep. 328 with Job Christiansen Is AI making classrooms smarter—or just noisier? In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Job Christiansen, a fellow cautious advocate, educator, and instructional technology specialist, to ask the hard questions about…

Episode 327: Learning & Development, Instructional Design, and AI Talk with Holly Owens In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Holly Owens , host of EdUp EdTech , Director of Growth Marketing at Yellowdig , and al...

What Does It Truly Mean to Be Digitally Well in Today's World? | with Teodora Pavkovic In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Teodora Pavkovic , psychologist, speaker, and digital wellness expert at Linewize , to...

Episode 324 – Charlie Meyer: The AI Hype, EdTech Snake Oil & What Teachers Actually Want In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Charlie Meyer , small business owner and creator of Pickcode , to unpack the growing...

In this episode of My EdTech Life, Fonz sits down with returning guest Jen Manly, a computer science educator, TikTok powerhouse, and advocate for ethical tech use, to unpack the complex relationship between AI, teaching, and critical thinking.

Episode 322: ¿Instrucciones o experiencias? El nuevo rol del educador en tiempos de IA | Dr. José R. Ferrer ¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de My EdTech Life ! Hoy tengo el honor de conversar con el Dr. José R. Ferrer López...

Episode 321: 2059 and the Future of Education with Micah Shippee What if we stopped reacting to every new tech tool and started preparing with intention? In this bold conversation, I sit down with educator, futurist, and Sams...

Episode 319: AI, Education, and Moving at Human Speed with Rob Nelson In this powerful episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with educator, writer, and higher ed tech veteran Rob Nelson to explore the real story behind AI in...

Episode 318: Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy – Evidence-Based Practices in Action Description: Join me on this engaging episode of My EdTech Life as I sit down with Paul Matthews and Jason Gulya to discuss their book t...

Why Transparency Matters Now More Than Ever with Ken Patterson In this hard-hitting episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Ken Patterson , a former principal turned AI consultant, who pulls no punches on how AI is really...

AI Safety, Ethics, and the SHIELD Conference with Angeline Corvaglia In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Angeline Corvaglia , a global leader in online safety, AI ethics, and digital literacy. We dive into som...

Episode 310: AI, Feedback, and Student Success with Caryn Sever In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Caryn Sever , a passionate instructional designer with a mission to revolutionize digital learning. Caryn sha...

Practical Insights on AI, Equity, and Education with Stacy Kratochvil In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Stacy Kratochvil to share actionable insights into using AI in education. Stacy discusses her journey f...

Jim & Maurie Beasley AI Insights from an Engineer-Educator Duo In this exciting episode of My EdTech Life , we welcome Maurie and Jim Beasley , an incredible husband-and-wife team blazing trails in AI for K-12 education! Maur...

Episode 307: AI in Education: Disruption, Challenges, and Opportunities with Dagan Bernstein In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Dagan Berenstein, an innovative educator and digital content expert, to discuss ...

Episode 306: Unlocking Engagement in Education with Curipod In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Eirik Berre and Frikk Fossan , co-founders of Curipod , an innovative AI-powered platform transforming classrooms...

Episode 302: A Practical Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education with Mike Kentz & Nick Potkalitsky, PhD In this episode of My EdTech Life , I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Kentz and Nick Potkalitsky, PhD , to discuss their ...

Episode 300: Navigating AI and Human Cognition In this special 300th episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Benjamin Riley , founder of Cognitive Resonance, to explore the intersection of AI and human cognition in educat...

Episode 299: Guardrails for Growing Minds with Dr. Sonia Tiwari In this episode of My EdTech Life, I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Sonia Tiwari, an innovative researcher diving deep into the impact of AI and parasocial...