Why Coraltalk Conversational Learning Beats AI Cheating ft. Melissa …
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 assessmen…
Why EdTech Usage Doesn’t Equal Impact ft. Dr. Paula Cushanick | My Ed…
Why EdTech Usage Doesn’t Equal Impact ft. Dr. Paula Cushanick In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Dr. Paula Cushanick, known as Dr. C on TikTok , to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in education techn...
AI Literacy Isn’t “One More Thing” ft. Lindy Hockenbary | My EdTech L…
In Episode 350 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza sits down with Lindy Hockenbary (LindyHoc) , a K–12 EdTech advisor, strategist, and professional learning leader known for helping teachers make technology work for...
How Mega Minds Brings Real-World CTE to Classrooms ft. Eric Tao & Aus…
How Mega Minds Brings Real-World CTE to Classrooms ft. Eric Tao & Austin Levinson | My EdTech Life 349 In Episode 349 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza sits down with Eric Tao , Founder & CEO of Mega Minds , and A...
The Framework Every CTE Teacher Needs ft. Tisha Richmond | My EdTech …
Career and Technical Education is often overlooked, misunderstood, or siloed. In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Tisha Richmond , veteran CTE educator and author of The Magical CTE Classroom...
The Mission Behind Day of AI ft. Jeff Riley | My EdTech Life 347
In this episode of My EdTech Life, Jeff Riley breaks down the mission behind Day of AI and the work of MIT RAISE to help schools, districts, families, and students understand artificial intelligence safely, ethically, and wit...
How Relief Roster Fixes Substitute Chaos ft. Kyle Sumrow | My EdTech …
Today on My EdTech Life, I sit down with Kyle Sumrow , educator, developer, and Director of Outreach and Development at Tech My School, to break down Relief Roster , a powerful substitute management and volunteer coordination...
Inside the UK’s Big Adobe Express Movement ft. Sean McLaughlin | My E…
Inside the UK’s Big Adobe Express Movement ft. Sean McLaughlin | My EdTech Life 345 In this conversation, I sit down with Sean McLaughlin, Adobe for Education’s UK Community & Partnerships Lead, to explore how Adobe Express, guided creativity, and purposeful AI are reshaping teaching and learni…
How CTE Really Works for Students ft. Dr. Joey Mendoza | My EdTech Li…
How CTE Really Works for Students ft. Dr. Joey Mendoza | My EdTech Life 344 CTE is changing fast. Certifications, digital skills, pathways, tutoring, attendance, career pipelines—there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joey Mendoza, a South Texas educator and…
How AiDigiCards Help Kids Learn AI Safely ft. Amber Ivey | My EdTech …
How AiDigiCards Help Kids Learn AI Safely ft. Amber Ivey | My EdTech Life 343 In Episode 343 of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Amber Ivey to explore AiDigiCards , a new screen-free way to introduce kids to AI literacy, curi...
How AI Is Transforming School Technology Planning ft. Robbie Cobbs | …
How AI Is Transforming School Technology Planning ft. Robbie Cobbs | My EdTech Life Ep.342 In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Robbie Cobbs, the founder of Tech My School and creator of Tech Plan Genie, a groundbreaking platform built by tech directors for tech directors. We talk abo…
Teaching in an AI World ft. David L. Jackson | My EdTech Life Ep. 341
Teaching in an AI World ft. David L. Jackson | My EdTech Life Ep. 341 In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza sits down with David L. Jackson of Digital Promise to talk about how educators can slow down, refocus, ...
Episode 340: Austin Levinson
Episode 340: La Lucha Productiva en el Aula con Austin Levinson Bienvenidos a otro episodio de My EdTech Life, con tu anfitrión, el Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza, donde exploramos las conversaciones que conectan la tecnología, la educación y lo humano. En este episodio, tengo el honor de conversar con…
Episode 339: Merissa Sadler-Holder
Episode 339: Merissa Sadler-Holder | Teaching with Machines In this episode of My EdTech Life , Dr. Fonz Mendoza talks with Merissa Sadler-Holder , founder of Teaching with Machines . Merissa shares her journey from French te...
Episode 338: Dr. Marc Isseks
Captivate Your Classroom with Dr. Marc Isseks In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Dr. Marc Isseks, author of Captivate, to explore how educators can break free from “cognitive entrenchment” and rediscover what it means to truly engage learners. Marc brings over 30 years of classroom,…
Episode 337: Pedro Aparicio
La IA no reemplaza al maestro con Pedro Aparicio En este episodio de My EdTech Life, converso con Pedro Aparicio sobre un tema que nos toca a todos: el papel real de la IA en el aula y el rol insustituible del docente. Desde la mirada de Latinoamérica, Pedro nos comparte cómo la tecnología puede se…
Episode 336: Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio
The Business of You with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza sits down with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio to explore their book The Business of You. They share how students, educators, and professionals alike can begin running their lives like a…
Episode 335: April Braithwaite
Peel Back Education with April Braithwaite Educators are the backbone of society, yet their stories often go unheard. In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with April Braithwaite , founder of Peel Back Education , a ...
Episode 334: Short Answer
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. We dive into their journey from classro…
Episode 333: Kyler Cheatham
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. In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Kyler Cheatham, a system architectur…
Episode 332: Becky Keene
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…
Episode 331: Erik Parsons
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…
Episode 330: Tisha Poncio & Rick Butterworth
Digital Portfolios, Feedback Culture, and Rethinking Readiness with Tisha Poncio and Rick Butterworth In Episode 330 of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Tisha Poncio and Rick Butterworth, authors of Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders. This conversation is all about transforming classrooms by prior…
Episode 329: Building with Purpose with Eduaide
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.AI. This isn’t just another conversation about AI. It’s a gr...