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 In this clip from Ep. 330 of My EdTech Life, we challenge outdated education norms and talk about what students really need to thrive.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…

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…

Episode 327: Learning & Development, Instructional Design, and AI Talk with Holly Owens In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Holly Owens, host of EdUp EdTech, Director of Growth Marketing at Yellowdig, and all-around L&D powerhouse. We talk about everything from instructional design to AI in learning,…

Episode 327: Learning & Development, Instructional Design, and AI Talk with Holly Owens In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with Holly Owens (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyowens/) , host of EdUp EdTech (https://www.edupedtech.com/) , Director of Growth Marketing at Yellowdig (https://www.yellowdig.co/) , and all-around L&D powerhouse. We talk about everything from…

What Does It Mean to Be Digitally Well? | with Teodora Pavkovic In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Teodora Pavkovic, psychologist, speaker, and digital wellness expert at Linewize, to unpack how technology shapes our emotions, identity, and relationships. From AI companions and algorithmic influence to…

What Does It Mean to Be Digitally Well? | with Teodora Pavkovic In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Teodora Pavkovic (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teodorapavkovic/) , psychologist, speaker, and digital wellness expert at Linewize (https://www.linewize.com) , to unpack how technology shapes our emotions, identity, and relationships. From AI companions…

In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sat down with Andy Murphy, also known as The Secure Dad, to talk about the uncomfortable truth: kids are being targeted online, and it’s not a fair fight. We unpack how predators use everyday platforms like games and social media to groom…

Explore the controversial use of AI in grading and hiring, focusing on bias and ethical concerns. We discuss how AI algorithms can perpetuate marginalization, using Amazon's hiring algorithm as a key example. Discover the hidden ways AI impacts K-12 students and job candidates. #AIethics #AIbias #AlgorithmicBias #EthicalAI #AIcontroversy #Marginalization #DataPrivacy…

Digital Dangers Facing Our Kids with Andy Murphy In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sat down with Andy Murphy (https://www.thesecuredad.com/) , also known as The Secure Dad, to talk about the uncomfortable truth: kids are being targeted online, and it’s not a fair fight. We unpack how predators…

In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Charlie Meyer, small business owner and creator of Pickcode, to unpack the growing wave of AI solutionism in education. From being shouted at over not using AI to asking hard questions like, “Would you trust a vibe-coded site with…

Episode 324 – Charlie Meyer: The AI Hype, EdTech Snake Oil & What Teachers Actually Want In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Charlie Meyer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-meyer-57709688/) , small business owner and creator of Pickcode (https://pickcode.io/) , to unpack the growing wave of AI solutionism in education.…

AI Ethics, Overreliance & Honest Talk with Jen Manly In this episode of My EdTech Life, Fonz sits down with returning guest Jen Manly, a computer science educator, TikTok powerhouse, and advocate for ethical tech use, to unpack the complex relationship between AI, teaching, and critical thinking. From data privacy…