My EdTech Life
March 18, 2026

Teachers Are Sleeping on This Assessment Strategy

Teachers Are Sleeping on This Assessment Strategy

Tim Belmont dropped some serious truth in Episode 357 of My EdTech Life — and this clip is one every educator needs to hear. While we are still defaulting to multiple choice tests and written assessments, students are out here capable of creating powerful podcasts that reveal everything they know…

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March 17, 2026

Giving Student Voice a Stage ft. Tim Belmont | My EdTech Life 357

Giving Student Voice a Stage ft. Tim Belmont | My EdTech Life 357

Student voice is one of the most powerful forces in education — but only when it has a real stage. In this episode, Dr. Fonz welcomes back returning guest Tim Belmont, Language Arts teacher and Technology Coordinator at Lyndhurst High School in New Jersey, for a rich conversation on what…

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March 17, 2026

Giving Student Voice a Stage ft. Tim Belmont | My EdTech Life 357

Giving Student Voice a Stage ft. Tim Belmont | My EdTech Life 357

What happens when a teacher refuses to let great student podcasts disappear into a Google Drive folder? He builds a platform. In this episode, Dr. Fonz welcomes back returning guest Tim Belmont, Language Arts teacher and Technology Coordinator at Lyndhurst High School in New Jersey, for a rich conversation on…

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March 11, 2026

He Built an AI App to Protect His Own Kids. Every Parent Needs to See This.

He Built an AI App to Protect His Own Kids. Every Parent Needs to See This.

A father of two saw the danger. Big Tech wasn't listening. So he built Chatperone himself. 👀 Caleb Hurd spent 20 years in tech and what he discovered about AI chatbots and your children will stop you in your tracks. No investors. No board of directors. Just a dad protecting…

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March 10, 2026

Safe AI for Kids: How Chatperone Protects Your Child ft. Caleb Hurd | My EdTech Life 356

Safe AI for Kids: How Chatperone Protects Your Child ft. Caleb Hurd | My EdTech Life 356

In this episode, Dr. Alfonso sits down with Caleb Hurd (https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebrhurd/) , founder of Chatperone (https://chatperone.com/) , an AI chat platform built specifically to keep kids safe online. As a father of two and a 20-year tech industry veteran, Caleb (https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebrhurd/) built Chatperone (https://chatperone.com/) not for investors or school district…

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March 10, 2026

Safe AI for Kids: How Chatperone Protects Your Child ft. Caleb Hurd | My EdTech Life 356

Safe AI for Kids: How Chatperone Protects Your Child ft. Caleb Hurd | My EdTech Life 356

In this episode, Dr. Fonz sits down with Caleb Hurd, founder of Chatperone, an AI chat platform built specifically to keep kids safe online. As a father of two and a 20-year tech industry veteran, Caleb built Chatperone not for investors or school district contracts, but for his own children…

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March 10, 2026

90% of What Students Learn Is Forgotten in One Week. Here's the Fix.

90% of What Students Learn Is Forgotten in One Week. Here's the Fix.

The numbers don't lie. 90% forgotten in a week. 88% of assignments written with AI. Melissa Morgan of Coral Talk joins My EdTech Life Episode 352 to break down why conversational learning is the answer educators have been waiting for. 🎙️ #EdTech #YouTubeShorts #AIinEducation

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March 2, 2026

Podcasting in 2026: Grow Your Show with AI & Descript ft. Aaron Makelky | My EdTech Life 355

Podcasting in 2026: Grow Your Show with AI & Descript ft. Aaron Makelky | My EdTech Life 355

Dr. Alfonso sits down with Aaron Makelky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-makelky-m-a-ed-038b852a3/) of Descript (https://web.descript.com/) to unpack the real future of podcasting beyond vanity metrics, beyond over-polished edits, and beyond the AI hype. This conversation is a masterclass for creators, educators, and entrepreneurs who want to amplify their voice without burning out. From workflow…

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March 2, 2026

Podcasting in 2026: Grow Your Show with AI & Descript ft. Aaron Makelky | My EdTech Life 355

Podcasting in 2026: Grow Your Show with AI & Descript ft. Aaron Makelky | My EdTech Life 355

Dr. Alfonso sits down with Aaron Makelky of Descript to unpack the real future of podcasting beyond vanity metrics, beyond over-polished edits, and beyond the AI hype. This conversation is a masterclass for creators, educators, and entrepreneurs who want to amplify their voice without burning out. From workflow wisdom to…

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Feb. 23, 2026

Ready to Lead With AI ft. Dr. Kip Glazer | My EdTech Life 354

Ready to Lead With AI ft. Dr. Kip Glazer | My EdTech Life 354

Four years after ChatGPT changed everything, schools are still treading water. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kip Glazer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-glazer-09a26933/) , principal of Mountain View High School, home of Google, and author of Ready to Lead With AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders (https://amzn.to/4kPh1ed) . Dr. Kip…

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Feb. 23, 2026

Ready to Lead With AI ft. Dr. Kip Glazer | My EdTech Life 354

Ready to Lead With AI ft. Dr. Kip Glazer | My EdTech Life 354

Four years after ChatGPT changed everything, schools are still treading water. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kip Glazer, principal of Mountain View High School, home of Google, and author of Ready to Lead With AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders. Dr. Kip has been in this…

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Feb. 16, 2026

What Neuroscience Reveals About AI in Education ft. Dr. Mark Hobson | My EdTech Life 353

What Neuroscience Reveals About AI in Education ft. Dr. Mark Hobson | My EdTech Life 353

AI adoption in business: 4% → 35% → 90% in 4 years. Schools? Still debating ChatGPT. Neuroscience expert Dr. Mark Hobson reveals why educators MUST understand how AI works—and why your brain learns exactly like AI does. What You'll Learn: •The shocking AI gap between business and education •How your…

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Feb. 16, 2026

What Neuroscience Reveals About AI in Education ft. Dr. Mark Hobson | My EdTech Life 353

What Neuroscience Reveals About AI in Education ft. Dr. Mark Hobson | My EdTech Life 353

Neuroscience expert Dr. Mark Hobson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-f-hobson-phd-491085371/) reveals why educators MUST understand how AI works—and why your brain learns exactly like AI does. What You'll Learn: • The shocking AI gap between business and education • How your brain processes information (90% through emotions—AI can't) • Why banning AI fails students…

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Feb. 6, 2026

Bonus TCEA Episode: Simplifying EdTech for Teachers & Amplifying Learning for Students

Bonus TCEA Episode: Simplifying EdTech for Teachers &  Amplifying Learning for Students

Simplifying EdTech for Teachers & Amplifying Learning for Students (https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3268381) Bonus episode recorded live at TCEA Recorded live at TCEA, this bonus episode of My EdTech Life cuts through the EdTech noise to focus on what actually works in classrooms. Joined by Elaina Kloecker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaina-kloecker-1bba33305/) and Spencer Wright (https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-wright-9ab72079/) ,…

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Jan. 28, 2026

Why Coraltalk Conversational Learning Beats AI Cheating ft. Melissa Morgan | My EdTech Life 352

Why Coraltalk Conversational Learning Beats AI Cheating ft. Melissa Morgan | My EdTech Life 352

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaannemorgan/) , Founder of Coraltalk (https://www.coraltalk.com) , to explore why conversation, not content consumption, is the key to real learning. This episode dives…

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Jan. 28, 2026

Why Coraltalk Conversational Learning Beats AI Cheating ft. Melissa Morgan | My EdTech Life 352

Why Coraltalk Conversational Learning Beats AI Cheating ft. Melissa Morgan | My EdTech Life 352

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…

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Jan. 18, 2026

Why EdTech Usage Doesn’t Equal Impact ft. Dr. Paula Cushanick | My EdTech Life 351

Why EdTech Usage Doesn’t Equal Impact ft. Dr. Paula Cushanick | My EdTech Life 351

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 (https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cushanick) , to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in education technology: EdTech usage does NOT equal impact. Districts…

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Jan. 18, 2026

Why EdTech Usage Doesn’t Equal Impact ft. Dr. Paula Cushanick | My EdTech Life 351

Why EdTech Usage Doesn’t Equal Impact ft. Dr. Paula Cushanick | My EdTech Life 351

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 technology: EdTech usage does NOT equal impact. Districts often measure success through logins, minutes, and usage reports because they’re easy…

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Dec. 30, 2025

AI Literacy Isn’t “One More Thing” ft. Lindy Hockenbary | My EdTech Life 350

AI Literacy Isn’t “One More Thing” ft. Lindy Hockenbary | My EdTech Life 350

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 real learning. This conversation goes straight to the issues educators actually face, the “one more thing”…

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Dec. 30, 2025

AI Literacy Isn’t “One More Thing” ft. Lindy Hockenbary | My EdTech Life 350

AI Literacy Isn’t “One More Thing” ft. Lindy Hockenbary | My EdTech Life 350

In Episode 350 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza sits down with Lindy Hockenbary (LindyHoc) (https://www.lindyhoc.com/) , a K–12 EdTech advisor, strategist, and professional learning leader known for helping teachers make technology work for real learning. This conversation goes straight to the issues educators actually face, the “one…

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Dec. 23, 2025

Mega Minds Brings Real-World CTE to Classrooms ft. Eric Tao & Austin Levinson | My EdTech Life 349

Mega Minds Brings Real-World CTE to Classrooms ft. Eric Tao & Austin Levinson | My EdTech Life 349

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 Austin Levinson, veteran educator and learning designer, to…

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Dec. 23, 2025

How Mega Minds Brings Real-World CTE to Classrooms ft. Eric Tao & Austin Levinson | My EdTech Lif...

How Mega Minds Brings Real-World CTE to Classrooms ft. Eric Tao & Austin Levinson | My EdTech Lif...

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetaooferic/) , Founder & CEO of Mega Minds (https://gomegaminds.com/) , and Austin Levinson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-levinson-innovator/) ,…

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Dec. 15, 2025

The Framework Every CTE Teacher Needs ft. Tisha Richmond | My EdTech Life | Episode 348

The Framework Every CTE Teacher Needs ft. Tisha Richmond | My EdTech Life | Episode 348

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, to unpack what meaningful, joyful, and real-world CTE learning actually looks like. Tisha shares her…

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Dec. 15, 2025

The Framework Every CTE Teacher Needs ft. Tisha Richmond | My EdTech Life 348

The Framework Every CTE Teacher Needs ft. Tisha Richmond | My EdTech Life 348

Career and Technical Education is often overlooked, misunderstood, or siloed. In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amendoza1381/) sits down with Tisha Richmond (https://www.tisharichmond.com/) , veteran CTE educator and author of The Magical CTE Classroom (https://amzn.to/48Iy6SY) , to unpack what meaningful, joyful, and real-world CTE learning actually…

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