In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Robert 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 about how school leaders can create meaningful, data-driven technology plans that bring their…
In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza sits down with David L. Jackson to explore how knowing your students on a deep, human level transforms both teaching and learning. They unpack what it means to balance technology with relationships, why curiosity fuels student motivation, and how educators…
En este clip de My EdTech Life, Austin Levinson y Dr. Fonz Mendoza reflexionan sobre cómo la conexión humana sigue siendo esencial en la educación, incluso en una era dominada por la inteligencia artificial y la tecnología. Descubre cómo los maestros pueden fomentar la “lucha productiva” en sus estudiantes: enseñarles…
In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza sits down with David L. Jackson of Digital Promise Global to explore how educators can elevate innovation in an AI-driven world. Together, they unpack the importance of human-centered pedagogy, AI literacy, and how to move from simply surviving the AI…
En este episodio de My EdTech Life, el Dr. Fonz Mendoza conversa con Austin Levinsone, educador, economista y Director de Aprendizaje en Mega Minds, sobre cómo fomentar la lucha productiva en el aula, fortalecer la agencia estudiantil y aprovechar la inteligencia artificial como herramienta para un aprendizaje más humano, reflexivo…
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidljackson/) of Digital Promise to talk about how educators can slow down, refocus, and bring humanity back to teaching…
Students create every day using sound, memes, images, text, and video. Then they step into classrooms and are handed black-and-white textbooks. In Episode 338 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Marc Isseks shares why educators must meet students where they are and use multimodal learning to spark curiosity. 🎧 Listen to…
Episode 340: La Lucha Productiva en el Aula con Austin Levinson Bienvenidos a otro episodio de My EdTech Life (https://www.myedtech.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…
Episode 339: Merissa Sadler-Holder | Teaching with Machines In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza talks with Merissa Sadler-Holder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/msadlerholder/) , founder of Teaching with Machines (https://www.teachingwithmachines.com/) . Merissa shares her journey from French teacher to AI consultant and shows how educators can embrace AI without losing…
Captivate Your Classroom with Dr. Marc Isseks In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Dr. Marc Isseks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcisseks/) , author of Captivate (https://amzn.to/46JoAfS) , to explore how educators can break free from “cognitive entrenchment” and rediscover what it means to truly engage learners. Marc brings over…
La IA no reemplaza al maestro con Pedro Aparicio En este episodio de My EdTech Life, converso con Pedro Aparicio (https://x.com/Aparicio_Pedro) 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…
The Business of You with Marnie Stockman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marniestockman/) and Nick Coniglio In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Fonz Mendoza sits down with Marni Stockman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marniestockman/) and Nick Congiglio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-coniglio-5b62153/) to explore their book The Business of You. (https://www.thebusinessofyou.ai/) They share how students, educators, and professionals alike can begin…
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilbraithwaite/?originalSubdomain=uk) , founder of Peel Back Education (https://www.peelbackeducation.com/) , a new project dedicated to telling the authentic stories of…
Research First Approach to AI Tools with Short Answer In this episode of My EdTech Life (https://www.myedtech.life/) , I sit down with Adam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sparks-15652299/) and Alexa Sparks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sparks-15652299/) , the husband-and-wife founders of Short Answer (https://myshortanswer.com/) , a writing platform built to strengthen peer-to-peer learning and classroom dialogue. We dive…
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 (https://theconfluencial.com)…
AI Optimism with Becky Keene In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sat down with author, educator, and thought leader Becky Keene (https://beckykeene.com/) to unpack her new book AI Optimism (https://amzn.to/4mzsCOn) . We tackled everything from AI literacy and data privacy to the SAMR model, edtech skepticism, and what…
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 (https://www.tiktok.com/@erikthephdad) , for a bold conversation on what really matters in education. We dig into behaviorism vs. developmentalism, and how too many…
Tisha Poncio says it straight: some students don’t fail—they just don’t fit a system that wasn’t built for them. In this clip from Ep. 330 of My EdTech Life, we challenge outdated education norms and talk about what students really need to thrive. 🎧Episode 330 #EdTech #StudentVoice #MyEdTechLife #TeacherTalk #EducationReform
AI in Schools: Innovation or Illusion? | Ep. 328 with Job Christiansen Is AI making classrooms smarter—or just noisier? In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Job Christiansen, a fellow cautious advocate, educator, and instructional technology specialist, to ask the hard questions about AI’s role in…
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tishaponcio/) and Rick Butterworth (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbutterworth11/) , authors of Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders (https://amzn.to/4eZ1Axa) . This conversation is all about transforming classrooms by prioritizing neurodiversity,…
🎙“You’re not working with a thought partner. You’re playing a language game with a computer.” – Thomas Thompson This episode just dropped and it’s the most honest conversation I’ve had on AI in education. Watch the full episode → https://www.myedtech.life/eduaide4/ #MyEdTechLife #AIinEducation #EdTech #EduaideAI #TeacherVoice
🎙️ “If you don’t know the purpose of your AI tool… question your motives.” – Thomas Thompson, Co-founder of Eduaide.AI This episode just dropped and it’s different. I’ve never heard founders speak this honestly about AI in education. No fluff. Just truth. Watch the full episode on My EdTech Life!…
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 grounded, honest discussion on what it means to build tech for teachers, by teachers. We talk…
