

My EdTech Life
Fonz Mendoza
My EdTech Life is where education meets innovation with clarity, caution, and purpose. Hosted by Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza Jr., this podcast features real conversations with educators, founders, researchers, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of learning.From classroom-tested tools to emerging AI trends, we cut through the noise to spotlight what truly works in K–12 and higher education. As a leading voice in responsible AI adoption, Fonz challenges the hype and elevates voices that often go unheard, bringing practical, ethical, and future-forward insights to every episode.Whether you're a teacher, instructional coach, policymaker, or edtech creator, this is your space to connect, question, and grow.
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Apr 16, 2022 • 46min
Episode 105: Get Inspired! Real-life Educator & Edupreneur Stories
Meet Dr. Sarah Thomas, a real-life educator, and edupreneur who will share how she turned her passion for teaching into a successful publishing business. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlifeVisit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojFCheck out our merch store! https://bit.ly/staytechieCheck out our blog page and follow! https://medium.com/@myedtechlife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 8, 2022 • 53min
Episode 104: What’s Your Story? The Power of Personal Branding for Educators.
What's your story? In this episode, I talk with Vernon Wright about the importance of personal branding for educators. Your story is what makes you unique and it's what will set you apart from other educators. Vernon will share tips for creating a powerful personal brand and how to use it to make a difference in your career! Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlifeVisit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojFCheck out our merch store! https://bit.ly/staytechieCheck out our blog page and follow! https://medium.com/@myedtechlife--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Dec 23, 2021 • 1h 1min
Episode 103: Life on the Border and Bilingual Education
Dr. Edith Treviño, also known as “Dr. ET” is a professional education consultant. Dr. ET is also a dynamic storyteller, collector of stories, author, advocate of language, wife, mother, and passionate educator who lives and teaches in La Frontera.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Dec 21, 2021 • 55min
Episode 102:The Future of Learning With Augmented Reality
Steve Grubbs is the founder of VictoryXR, an education metaverse company. Working with higher education and K-12, VXR is creating synchronous learning classrooms in all subject areas.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Dec 20, 2021 • 1h
Episode 101: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming An Instructional Designer
Dr. Luke Hobson is a Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT, an Online Instructor for SNHU, and the Founder of Instructional Design Institute. I’m also the author of the book, What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. It’s safe to say that his life is online learning and he loves sharing his experiences with others to help them learn about instructional design!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Dec 16, 2021 • 1h 8min
Reflecting on 100 Episodes
Thanks to the support of my #PLF (Personal Learning Family), I have reached a podcasting milestone. It is an honor to be able to share with you some of my reflections and most memorable moments from the show. In addition, I am thrilled to have a great friend as the guest host. Join us for a fun conversation about the first 100 episodes!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 5min
Episode 100: How To Create Meaningful Change?
George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. In his 20 plus years in the field of education, he has worked at all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is currently an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. George is also the author of the books, The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity, Innovate Inside the Box, and his latest release, “Because of a Teacher.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

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Dec 2, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode 99: Universal Design for Learning & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Katie Novak, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. With 19 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and ten published books, Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support, and universally designed leadership.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Nov 26, 2021 • 1h 5min
Bonus Episode: Feedback Builds Community
Josh is a Title I Specialist in Mesa, Arizona. He is also the CRO (Chief Riffin' Officer) and co-host of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast. Josh believes that the punk rock mindset is perfect for education and the ideas of PASSION, UNITY, & DIY found in punk rock can create classrooms and schools where students and staff are engaged, are ALL part of the culture and learning, and have ownership of what happens at school.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Nov 20, 2021 • 1h 5min
Episode 98: Building Community
Ryan Scott hails from beautiful Western Ky! Most importantly, Ryan is a husband and dad. Professionally, he has been in education for 15 years within the elementary/high school levels. He’s been a classroom teacher, RTI specialist, elementary principal and currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Webster County High School in Dixon,Kentucky.Ryan is a staunch proponent of connectionsB4content, maslowsB4blooms, and that skills, NOT memorization, will propel our kids to success! Each day Ryan goes out of his way to make students/adults feel valued, seen, and heard!EVERY day Ryan looks for the #godwinks that let him know he’s in a particular place, at a particular time, for a particular reason!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show