Blending Creativity, Education, and Technology with Manuel Herrera Welcome to another inspiring episode of My EdTech Life! Today, we sit down with the multi-talented Manuel Herrera, an illustrator, educator, and consultant, to discuss his journey through education, creativity, and EdTech. Manuel sh…

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 new book, AI in Education: The K-12 Roadmap to Teacher-Led Transformatio…

Connect, Create, and Grow with The Art of Education In this episode of My EdTech Life, I reconnect with Jen Leban to discuss the vibrant and supportive Art of Education community. Jen shares her journey from being an art teacher to becoming the Online Community Manager for The Art of Education Univ…

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 education. We discuss everything from the hype surrounding AI, the challenges of a…

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 relationships on children. We discuss her unique career journey from char…

Welcome to another amazing episode of My EdTech Life! Today, I’m super excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Dan Meyer , a thought leader in the EdTech space. If you’ve ever wondered how Generative AI fits into...

Building a Human-Centered Future I’m excited to share this incredible conversation with the dynamic team from the Human Intelligence Movement. In this episode, we discuss their mission of transforming education to prepare students for an AI-driven world while preserving and elevating human-centered…

In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Patricia Cortez , coach of the Lady Bots, as she shares her powerful journey of promoting girls in STEM through the Girl Powered initiative. We talk about her experiences, t...

Navigating Technology and Parenting with Converlation Today, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges parents and educators face—navigating technology with our kids. I sat down with Kathy Van Benthuysen, co-creator of Converlation, to explore how this incredible tool is helping families and sch…

Screencastify Transforms Classroom Communication Join me as I dive into the power of video in education with Shaun. We will discuss innovative ways to enhance learning, improve communication with parents, and save teachers valuable time. I will share my own experiences using Screencastify in the cl…

Episode 293 Meshed Gears with Omar Cortez In this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Omar Cortez, a passionate educator and robotics coach, to discuss his journey in STEM education and his newly published book, "Meshed Gears." Join us as we explore the transformative power of robot…

In this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome back Alyshahn Kara , the Chief Revenue Officer and co-founder of Goosechase , along with first-time guest Jessica Whittaker , an instructional coach. Join us as we discuss...

Episode 291 Reimagining Education's Future with ⁠Anna Shildrick⁠ and ⁠Lucy Hutchinson⁠ Hey everyone, Fonz here from My EdTech Life! In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Anna Sheldrick and Lucy Hutchinson, two passionate educators making connections in the world of AI and education. We dive …

From Listener to Podcast Leader Hey everyone, Fonz here from My EdTech Life! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Arielle Nissenblatt, a podcast industry expert and community manager at Descript. We dive deep into the world of podcasting, exploring its evolution and offering practical ti…

Balancing Technology and Human Intelligence with Matt Karabinos Join Fonz and Matt Karabinos for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of education, the role of AI in the classroom, and the importance of digital ...

In this episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome Michael Copass, an experienced science teacher and AI education advocate. We discuss the rapid integration of AI in education, its potential benefits, and the critical need for res...

AI Hype Exploits Educator Expertise with Sophie Theodorou In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Sophie Theodorou to unpack the complex relationship between educators and EdTech companies in the age of AI. From the allure of "ambassador" programs to the ethical concerns surrounding data…

AI Literacy in Academia Join me as I welcome Jessica Parker, Ed.D., and Dr. Kimberly Becker, co-founders of Moxie. In this episode of My EdTech Life, my guests unpack the complexities of AI in academic settings, from AI literacy to the concept of a "post-plagiarism era." Jessica and Kimberly offer …

Risk, Create & Inspire with Claudio Zavala Jr. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Claudio Zavala Jr. , Adobe for Education Evangelist, as he shares his journey from classroom teacher to creative innovator. Discover ho...

From DJ Decks to Amplifying Creativity Join me for an inspiring conversation with Joe Santiago, Adobe Education Evangelist, as he shares his journey from DJ to tech support to educator to creativity champion. Discover how Joe is revolutionizing education by infusing creativity into learning and emp…

Join me as I welcome Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier, authors of the new book "The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered The Chat." In this insightful discussion, Ken and Dee share their experiences writing the book, their critical analysis of the current AI landscape in…

Episode 282: Pedagogy First, AI Second with Eduaide.AI Join me as I interview Thomas Hummel and Thomas Thompson, the founders of Eduaide.Ai, for a great discussion about Generative AI in education. In this episode, we talk about the potential and challenges of AI tools for teachers, the importance …

Balancing Innovation and Ethics in EdTech with Kelly Schuster-Paredes Join me for a great conversation with Kelly Schuster-Paredes, a veteran educator and computer science teacher, as we dive into the world of AI, coding, and the future of education. Kelly shares her unique journey from science tea…

Teachers as Guardians: Responsible AI Use in the Classroom with Marce Lancioni Join me as I welcome Marce Lancioni, a passionate English teacher with over 30 years of experience from Argentina, to discuss the impact of AI on education. Marce shares her journey, from her initial excitement about AI …