How AI Is Transforming School Technology Planning ft. Robbie Cobbs | My EdTech Life Ep.342
In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Robbie Cobbs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcobbs/) , the founder of Tech My School (https://techmyschool.org/) and creator of Tech Plan Genie (https://www.techplangenie.com/) , 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 vision to life, empower teachers, and make innovation sustainable. No hype, no buzzwords—just real stories and practical solutions that work in schools.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and sponsor shoutouts (Book Creator, Eduaide.ai, Yellowdig, Peel Back Education)
01:00 – Catching up with Robbie Cobbs and his big news
03:00 – How Tech My School is transforming education in Puerto Rico
05:00 – The Google encounter that sparked Tech Plan Genie
08:00 – The reality of being a tech director without support
10:00 – Building a tool that helps schools plan and grow smarter
13:00 – Collaboration, inclusion, and creating the right task force
15:00 – Using data and strategy to drive professional learning
18:00 – Turning tech plans into ongoing project management
21:00 – Introducing the Genie assistant: an AI that knows your school
24:00 – Equity, access, and making EdTech affordable for all
31:00 – Why Tech Plan Genie belongs in every school
40:00 – How Tech My School is changing education in Puerto Rico
44:00 – Bringing innovation, esports, and PD to underserved schools
49:00 – Inviting educators and vendors to join the Tech My School Conference
53:00 – My reflections on transparency, leadership, and impact
54:00 – Robbie’s Edu Kryptonite
55:00 – The billboard message that sums up his mission
56:00 – The one person Robbie would trade places with
58:00 – Closing thoughts and my reminder to always “Stay Techie”
💡 What We Talk About
• How Tech Plan Genie helps tech directors and school leaders design smarter, customized technology plans
• Why Puerto Rico’s education system needs innovative support and how Tech My School is making it happen
• How AI, data, and collaboration can empower entire school communities
• The importance of transparency and equity in educational technology
• What it takes to build lasting systems that work for teachers and students alike
🔗 Resources and Links
🌐 Explore Tech Plan Genie: https://techplangenie.com (https://www.techplangenie.com/)
💰 Use code FONZ for 10% off your Tech Plan Genie purchase
🌐 Learn more about Tech My School: https://techmyschool.org/
🎟️ Join the Tech My School Conference: https://techmyschool.org/conference/
💬 Connect with Robbie Cobbs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiecobbs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcobbs/)
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