My EdTech Life
My EdTech Life
My EdTech Life is where education meets innovation with clarity, caution, and purpose. Hosted by Dr. Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza Jr., this podcast features real conversations with educators, founders, researchers, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of learning. From classroom-tested tools to emerging AI trends, we cut through the noise to spotlight what truly works in K–12 and higher education. As a leading voice in responsible AI adoption, Fonz challenges the hype and elevates voices that often go unheard, bringing practical, ethical, and future-forward insights to every episode. Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, policymaker, or edtech creator, this is your space to connect, question, and grow.
April 24, 2023

Episode 196: Injecting Creativity Into Your Classroom

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 education. He provides feedback to help shape the future direction of Adobe products, and in this episode, he discusses the role of technology in promoting creativity and innovation in the classroom.

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Ben Forta is an educator with more than three decades of experience. He is the author of over 40 books, some of which are college textbooks, and has taught coding skills to over a million users. His latest book is a guide for teachers wishing to inject creativity into their classrooms. Ben is Adobe’s Senior Director of Education Initiatives and spends a considerable amount of time teaching, talking, and writing about creativity and digital literacy and the future of education, and provides feedback to help shape the future direction of Adobe products.