Is critical thinking becoming a lost skill in the age of AI? In Episode 352 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Melissa Morgan, Founder of Coraltalk , to explore why conversation, not content consumption, is the key to real learning. This episode dives deep into why oral assessment, dialogue-based learning, and conversational AI may be the most effective way to combat AI-assisted cheating while actually improving student understanding.

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 shares her unique journey into instructional design, her experiences in higher education, and how Generative AI is reshaping the way students learn and engage with course materials. 💡 Topics Covered: ✅ Caryn’s journey from student to instructional design leader ✅ The evolving ...

Episode 304: Amplifying Student Voices with Bonnie Nieves In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with my great friend, Bonnie Nieves, to discuss the power of amplifying student voices, fostering engagement, and embracing new challenges in the classroom. Bonnie shares her experience transitioning from high school to 6th-grade science, creating meaningful learning opportunities, and her passion for student-led podcasting. This is an inspiring episode filled with actionable strategies fo...

In this episode of My EdTech Life, Todd McFarland, whom I have known for about seven years, gives us a look at how ed tech and AI impact modern education and industry fields. From discussing the benefits of deep learning to exploring the potential of AI in closing learning gaps, Todd provides valuable insights. The conversation also touches on subjects like lifelong learning, the value of learning fewer things deeply, the significance of parent involvement in education, and the unanticipated con...

Dive into the future of reading assessment with Ted Dinsmore on our latest podcast episode! We explore how Reading XR, leveraging HoloLens 2 technology, revolutionizes how educators understand and tackle reading impairments. Discover how eye-tracking data offers unprecedented insights into reading habits and challenges, benefiting students, teachers, and parents alike. Learn how this cutting-edge tool not only identifies issues but also aids in formulating effective strategies for improvement. T...

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 Language Model API. With gotFeedback, you can provide personalized and timely feedback that is goal-referenced, tangible, actionable, user-friendly, ongoing, and consistent. Unlike other feedback tools, gotFeedback allows you to moderate AI feedback so you can choose which ele...

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 Teacher and Technology Integration Coach, Adam has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless teachers and students. He is also a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, CUE Board Member, Leroy Finkel Fellowship Finalist, co-founder of #CVTechTalk, and a co-author of The Compl...

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. With over 25 years of experience in elementary education and a passion for building staff and student digital learning capacity, Jed shares his expertise in creating engaging and equitable digital learning environments. Join us as we discuss his book "Take AIM at Digital Learning...

Are you ready to take on the challenge of teaching? Join me as I welcome Dr. Matthew Rhoads and Dr. Samantha Fecich to the podcast. Together we'll explore the unexpected challenges that new teachers face - from managing a classroom to utilizing technology for instruction. Dr. Rhoads and Dr. Fecich will equip you with their invaluable knowledge of the teaching field with Crush it From the Start: 50 Tips for New Teachers - learn how to get started on the right foot and crush it from day one! --- ...

Daren is a highly accomplished and respected leader in education, with 23 years of experience as a teacher and ten years as a Senior Leader. He has led on various elements, including KS3, KS5, Curriculum, Data, and Assessment, and is currently the Academic Technologies Lead for Academies Enterprise Trust, one of the UK's largest Multi-Academy Trusts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Are you tired of traditional in-school suspension programs that don't seem to work? Meet Johnathan, a special education teacher with over a decade of experience in the field. After seeing firsthand how current ISS programs were failing our most at-risk students, he decided to take matters into his own hands and create a successful program that addresses disciplinary, academic, and restorative needs. Johnathan's program has been a success on two different campuses, and now he's sharing his roa...

It's an exciting time to talk to Shawn Young, CEO of Classcraft. Classcraft has already gained incredible success, revolutionizing the classroom experience with its groundbreaking tools and technologies. From providing new insights into student behavior to helping teachers create positive and engaging classroom cultures, it's no surprise that this innovative platform is being used by thousands of educators worldwide. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Lif...

This semester, Cesar and I have been working hard together as doctoral students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on our topic of study: ungrading. For those unfamiliar with the term, ungrading is a form of evaluation in which there are no grades or strict metrics; instead, feedback is open-ended and ongoing. It's something we both feel passionate about, inspired to share with others, and determined to explore further. We've been diving deep into this concept - discussing its possibil...

Elijah is from a family of educators, including his grandpa and my mom. He has nine years of teaching experience, currently working in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is the host of The Shut Up and Teach Podcast, and the author of the soon-to-be-released book, A Place They Love: Creating a Healthy School Culture and Positively Impacting Students”. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creati...

Chad Pettit is a high school English teacher, Army veteran, fiction author, and poet. He has a master’s degree in English with an emphasis on rhetoric and composition. As a father and teacher, he has witnessed his children and students suffer from the anxiety of high-stakes, standardized testing for far too long. Chad believes that not only are these tests inequitable and biased, they are inaccurate measures of student growth. Even worse, the current state of education is driving our best teache...

Each year, millions of preschoolers walk into classrooms for the first time excited about learning and elated to start their journey of education. By their freshman year in high school, those same students dread attending school, with many dropping out. Andre explores where the gap originated and how schools, districts, and communities are combatting the preschool to prison pipeline. It is possible to go from surviving to thriving! Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the...

We had a great time with Google Trainer, Innovator and now a Wakelet Ambassador, Toby Doncaster. Toby shared how he uses Wakelet with his students at the vocational college he works at. Toby engaged his learners through the use of Wakelet thanks to the built in resources on the platform such as Immersive Reader, Flipgrid and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/myedtechlife/support

On this show we Bruce Reicher and I discussed several topics regarding content creation during these times of remote learning. I was great to hear the great things he does that helped his workflow through the use of video. Bruce and I also shared several tools such as WeVideo and Wakelet that can help educators get their content to their students. Bruce also talked about his book called Scripted which will be available August 11 and you can check fill out this form for updates. You can also chec...

James Davis from Wakelet joined us for a great chat about the origins of Wakelet, the educational impact, the partnerships and what is to come. James answered the following questions during out wonderful conversation. Question 1: What was the vision of Wakelet when it first started? Question 2: Was this platform geared for educators to begin with? Question 3: Let’s Talk about the 5C’s How Does Wakelet help in Communication Critical Thinking Creativity Collaboration Curation Question 4:...