My EdTech Life

Fonz Mendoza
My EdTech Life

Welcome to 'My EdTech Life,' the podcast that dives deep into the world of educational technology, bringing you insights, stories, and interviews with the innovators reshaping education. Whether you're an educator, student, or tech enthusiast, join us as we explore the latest trends, tools, and transformative ideas in edtech. Discover how technology is influencing teaching and learning, and get inspired by the experiences of those at the forefront of this digital revolution. Tune in, get inspired, and start transforming your educational journey today! Support this podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395968/support

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 321: Micah Shippee

    Send us a text Episode 321: 2059 and the Future of Education with Micah Shippee What if we stopped reacting to every new tech tool and started preparing with intention? In this bold conversation, I sit down with educator, futurist, and Samsung’s Director of Education Solutions, Micah Shippee, to explore his new book 2059: The Future of Education. We dive deep into what the future could look like across AI, classroom models, access, agency, and everything in between. If you're an educator, lea...

    49 min

  2. APR 11

    Episode 320: Zachary Stier & Tom Rendon

    Send us a text Episode 320: Creativity in Young Children: What Science Tells Us and Our Hearts Know with Dr. Zachary Stier & Tom Rendon In this episode of My EdTech Life, I’m joined by returning guest Dr. Zachary Stier and first-time guest Tom Rendon to explore their new book Creativity in Young Children: What Science Tells Us and Our Hearts Know. We dive deep into the intersection of creativity, child development, advocacy, and play—discussing what it means to truly nurture creativity in...

    1h 8m

  3. APR 4

    Episode 319: Rob Nelson

    Send us a text Episode 319: AI, Education, and Moving at Human Speed with Rob Nelson In this powerful episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with educator, writer, and higher ed tech veteran Rob Nelson to explore the real story behind AI in education. Rob challenges the “move fast and break things” mentality and calls for a more human-paced, thoughtful approach to integrating AI in classrooms. We explore what it really means to Tinker Toward Utopia, how large language models are reshaping stud...

    48 min

  4. MAR 29

    Episode 318: Paul Matthews & Jason Gulya

    Send us a text Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy – Evidence-Based Practices in Action Join me on this engaging episode of My EdTech Life as I sit down with Paul Matthews and Jason Gulya to dive into their book titled Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy: A Practical Guide to Using AI For Evidence-Based Literacy Practices in Education and explore how AI is transforming literacy instruction through evidence-based practices. We discuss everything from integrating AI in the...

    1 hr

  5. MAR 23

    Episode 317: Amber Ivey

    Send us a text Episode 317: Why Ethics Must Lead Our AI Conversations with Amber Ivey In this powerful episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Amber Ivey—data expert and host of the AI for Kids podcast—to unpack one of the most urgent topics in the world of AI: ethics. Amber shares how her journey in government data and policy led her to become a passionate advocate for AI literacy among kids. From her edutainment platform AiDigiTales to her bestselling children's book AI Meets AI, Am...

    49 min

  6. MAR 5

    Episode 316: Ken Patterson

    Send us a text Why Transparency Matters Now More Than Ever with Ken Patterson In this hard-hitting episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Ken Patterson, a former principal turned AI consultant, who pulls no punches on how AI is really being used in schools. Ken saw firsthand how AI transformed a struggling school into a top performer, but the system pushed back hard instead of celebrating. 💡 Here’s what we dive into: ✅ How AI helped Ken’s school thrive—before the system shut i...

    54 min

  7. MAR 1

    Episode 315: Katie Fielding

    Send us a text Unlock Creativity & Accessibility with Book Creator and Katie Fielding In this special episode of My EdTech Life, we celebrate 100,000 downloads with an incredible guest—Katie Fielding! 🎉 Katie, an educator-turned-EdTech leader, joins us to dive into the power of Book Creator, the most inclusive tool for creativity and demonstrating learning in K-12. As My EdTech Life’s newest official partner, Book Creator is revolutionizing how students and teachers engage with lear...

    46 min

  8. FEB 21

    Episode 314: Arturo Guajardo

    Send us a text Breaking Language Barriers in Education with Pocketalk with Arturo Guajardo 🎧 Welcome to another exciting episode of My EdTech Life! This week, I'm joined by Arturo Guajardo from Pocketalk, where we explore how their groundbreaking translation device is helping break down language barriers in classrooms, school districts, and beyond! 🌍 Pocketalk is revolutionizing how educators, students, and parents communicate, especially in multicultural settings. Get ready to hear how...

    50 min
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    Welcome to 'My EdTech Life,' the podcast that dives deep into the world of educational technology, bringing you insights, stories, and interviews with the innovators reshaping education. Whether you're an educator, student, or tech enthusiast, join us as we explore the latest trends, tools, and transformative ideas in edtech. Discover how technology is influencing teaching and learning, and get inspired by the experiences of those at the forefront of this digital revolution. Tune in, get inspired, and start transforming your educational journey today! Support this podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395968/support

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    • Creator
      Fonz Mendoza
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      323
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 My EdTech Life
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