My EdTech Life
July 30, 2026

EdTech Tools Need DATA, Not Just Engagement | My EdTech Life 370

Is your classroom EdTech tool just “fun,” or is it actually driving formative assessment data? On this My EdTech Life Shorts clip, virtual educator Larisa Black explains why engagement alone isn’t enough, and what she really looks for when choosing AI and EdTech tools for the classroom: real-time data, formative…

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July 26, 2026

AI Can't Steal Your Voice | My EdTech Life 370

Can AI take away a student's voice or help protect it? In this episode of My EdTech Life, host Dr. Alfonso Mendoza, a top voice in the ed tech space, sits down with virtual education leaders Larisa Black (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisablack/) and LaKeshia Brooks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeshia-brooks-m-ed-29950a124/) to dig into artificial intelligence in education,…

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July 26, 2026

AI Can't Steal Your Voice | My EdTech Life 370

Can AI take away a student's voice or help protect it? In this episode of My EdTech Life, host Dr. Alfonso Mendoza, a top voice in the ed tech space, sits down with virtual education leaders Larissa Black and LaKeshia Brooks to dig into artificial intelligence in education, digital literacy,…

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July 13, 2026

"I Don't Even Like Calling It Claude" ft. Dr. Carol Fletcher | My EdTech Life 369

"I Don't Even Like Calling It Claude" ft. Dr. Carol Fletcher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-fletcher-20740511/) | My EdTech Life 368 A college student let an AI chatbot complete his entire research project. When his professor asked him to explain it, he couldn't. That's the story that opens this episode with Dr. Carol Fletcher…

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July 13, 2026

"I Don't Even Like Calling It Claude" ft. Dr. Carol Fletcher | My EdTech Life 368

"I Don't Even Like Calling It Claude" ft. Dr. Carol Fletcher | My EdTech Life 369 A college student let an AI chatbot complete his entire research project. When his professor asked him to explain it, he couldn't. That's the story that opens this episode with Dr. Carol Fletcher, Director…

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July 6, 2026

Stop Asking if Screen Time is Good or Bad

Stop asking if screen time is good or bad. Start asking if it’s intentional. 👀 Teacher Dustin Rimmey on the “why” behind the tools we use in the classroom. New episode of My EdTech Life 🎧 Stay Techie ✌🏼 #EdTech #AIinEducation #Shorts #MyEdTechLife #K12

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July 4, 2026

Can Teachers Model Failure to Encourage Risk-Taking in Students?

Embrace failure to foster resilience in students! In this video, we explore how modeling failure can encourage students to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Key takeaways: * Understanding the importance of failure in learning. * How to create a safe environment for students to fail. * Strategies for…

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July 3, 2026

Bossing My Robot Overlords Around ft. Dustin Rimmey | My EdTech Life 369

"I can boss my robot overlords around and go, 'I wanna try this thing.'" That line right there? That's the whole episode. This week Dr. Fonz sits down with Dustin Rimmey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-rimmey-83982226/) , aka Rimmey, a 19-year Kansas educator who went from "programming languages just don't stick in my brain"…

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July 3, 2026

Bossing My Robot Overlords Around ft. Dustin Rimmey | My EdTech Life 369

"I can boss my robot overlords around and go, 'I wanna try this thing.'" That line right there? That's the whole episode. This week, Dr. Fonz sits down with Dustin Rimmey, aka Rimmey, a 19-year Kansas educator who went from "programming languages just don't stick in my brain" to building…

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June 22, 2026

The Ultimate Technology Isn't AI, It's You ft. Mark Zeiler | My EdTech Life 367

The Ultimate Technology Isn't AI, It's You ft. Mark Zeiler | My EdTech Life Ep. 367 In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Dr. Mark Zeiler, a 20+ year K-12 education veteran whose career spans ELA teacher, media specialist, assistant principal, dean, and operations…

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June 22, 2026

The Ultimate Technology Isn't AI, It's You ft. Mark Zeiler | My EdTech Life 367

The Ultimate Technology Isn't AI, It's You ft. Mark Zeiler | My EdTech Life Ep. 367 In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Dr. Mark Zeiler, a 20+ year K-12 education veteran whose career spans ELA teacher, media specialist, assistant principal, dean, and operations…

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June 15, 2026

The Ultimate Technology Isn't AI, It's You ft. Mark Zeiler | My EdTech Life 367

The Ultimate Technology Isn't AI, It's You ft. Mark Zeiler | My EdTech Life Ep. 367 In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Dr. Mark Zeiler, a 20+ year K-12 education veteran whose career spans ELA teacher, media specialist, assistant principal, dean, and operations…

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June 5, 2026

Ready Beats Finished ft. Marnie & Nick | My EdTech Life 366

What does it actually mean to be ready for the real world? Not finished. Not just checked out with a diploma. Ready. In this episode, I sit down with Marnie Stockman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marniestockman/) and Nick Coniglio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-coniglio-5b62153/) , authors of The Business of You and Lead It Like Lasso, to talk…

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June 5, 2026

Ready Beats Finished ft. Marnie & Nick | My EdTech Life 366

Ready Beats Finished ft. Marnie & Nick | My EdTech Life 366 What does it actually mean to be ready for the real world? Not finished. Not just checked out with a diploma. Ready. In this episode, I sit down with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, authors of The Business…

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May 25, 2026

Strategy Beats the Tool in AI for Schools ft. Karle Delo | My EdTech Life 365

What happens when a former curriculum director becomes an AI strategist for an entire state? You get the kind of zoomed-out view most of us in education never get to see. In this episode, I welcome back my good friend Karle Delo, AI Strategist at Michigan Virtual, for a real…

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May 25, 2026

Strategy Beats the Tool in AI for Schools ft. Karle Delo | My EdTech Life 365

What happens when a former curriculum director becomes an AI strategist for an entire state? You get the kind of zoomed-out view most of us in education never get to see. In this episode, I welcome back my good friend Karle Delo, AI Strategist at Michigan Virtual, for a real…

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May 20, 2026

Why AI Won't Save a Classroom Without Curiosity ft. Olivia Odileke | My EdTech Life 364

What if the missing ingredient in your classroom isn't a new tool, a new curriculum, or another PD session, but curiosity itself? In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Odileke, founder of Spark Curiosity EDU, Education Week contributor, and creator of the Spark Curiosity GPT Coach. Olivia brings an…

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May 20, 2026

Why AI Won't Save a Classroom Without Curiosity ft. Olivia Odileke | My EdTech Life 364

What if the missing ingredient in your classroom isn't a new tool, a new curriculum, or another PD session, but curiosity itself? In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Odileke, founder of Spark Curiosity EDU, Education Week contributor, and creator of the Spark Curiosity GPT Coach. Olivia brings an…

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May 10, 2026

What AI Can't Replace in Instructional Design ft. Jonathan De La Cruz | My EdTech Life 362

AI can write your design doc. It can build your storyboard. It can draft your script, your rubric, your assessment, your video outline, and half of your e-learning module before lunch. So what's left for the instructional designer? According to Jonathan De La Cruz, everything that actually matters. Jonathan is…

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May 10, 2026

What AI Can't Replace in Instructional Design ft. Jonathan De La Cruz | My EdTech Life 362

AI can write your design doc. It can build your storyboard. It can draft your script, your rubric, your assessment, your video outline, and half of your e-learning module before lunch. So what's left for the instructional designer? According to Jonathan De La Cruz, everything that actually matters. Jonathan is…

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May 10, 2026

260 AI in Academia_ Transforming Higher Education

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May 10, 2026

Podcasts for Professional Development

Learning is a lifelong process. But if you're looking to learn as quickly and efficiently as possible, there are some amazing podcasts that can help!

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May 10, 2026

Feedback: An Important Tool for Self-Reflection

The importance of feedback as a tool for self-reflection is often overlooked. Find out how you can use this tool to help you improve your teaching, learning, and overall student experience. Blog Post https://bit.ly/3jHlodR Podcast www.myedtech.life

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May 10, 2026

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