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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Feb 18, 2021 • 58min
Episode 46: ETwinz: Embajadores de la Educación
Los gemelos Herraez son grandes embajadores de la educación y su importancia. Abogan por las prácticas educativas del siglo XXI. Han sido presentados por numerosos periódicos de todo el mundo como El Mundo (España), Salamanca 24h (España), el diario de Valladolid (España) y The Globe and Mail (Canadá) entre muchos otros. Además, los eTwinz han participado en algunos programas de radio nacionales como La Cope (España) como expertos en transformación digital y aprendizaje del siglo XXI.Follow me here: Twitter: www.twitter.com/myedtechlife Instagram:www.instagram.com/myedtechlife Facebook: www.facebook.com/myedtechlife My EdTech Life is fueled by caffeine. Buy us a cup of coffee to keep us working hard for you! https://ko-fi.com/myedtechlife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Feb 13, 2021 • 1h
Episode 45: Perseverance and Diving in Headfirst!
What could possibly happen by diving in headfirst into technology? Well, Frederick Ballew will share an inspiring story of what one can accomplish through perseverance and diving in headfirst.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Feb 11, 2021 • 58min
Episode 44: Content Creation: What's Your Process?
Ismael Martinez, a local content creator, will be joining us as he shares his experience as a content creator. We will talk about the creative process, ideation, and how one can exercise their creative muscles.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Feb 6, 2021 • 60min
Episode 43: Enchancing Instructional Coach & Educator Practice
In this episode, I am joined by the 3 Caffeinated Coaches! Georgina, Shannon, and Becky will talk about how they are helping our educator community by enhancing the practices of instructional coaches/educators/leaders through their podcast.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Jan 30, 2021 • 1h 28min
Episode 42: A Journey From IT Technician to Google Innovator
Join us for a great show as Abid Patel shares his journey in the tech world by moving from IT Technician, IT Director, Google Innovator and Innovator Academy Coach.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode 41: Red personal de aprendizaje y grupos GEG
En este programa José Ontiveros de Argentina y Carlos Espinoza de Guayaquil compartieron lo importantes que se convirtieron las redes de aprendizaje personal y cómo crecieron en América Latina. Compartieron cómo estas redes se convirtieron en familes sin fronteras gracias a las plataformas de redes sociales.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Jan 23, 2021 • 51min
Episode 40: STEM Education in Primary Grades
Fi Morrison will be joining us this Friday night so we can talk about STEM Education in primary grade levels.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Jan 21, 2021 • 53min
Episode 39: Unconventional: Ways to Thrive in EDU
On this episode Rachelle Dene Poth joins us to chat about the importance of relationships and igniting a passion for knowledge in our students. She also shares how teacher can begin to explore the world beyond the classroom and how they can reach out to their PLNs for support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Jan 16, 2021 • 46min
Episode 38: How Can Augmented Reality Augment Learning? Darya Yergorina & Inna Armstrong
In this episode, we talk about the future of work, Augmented Reality. Darya and Inna talk to us about how important it is to be able to get these tools into the hands of our students so that they can enhance their learning and build specialized skill sets that will benefit them in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Jan 14, 2021 • 56min
Episode 37: El valor de grupos profesionales para nuestro aprendizaje con Gerardo Navarrete
En este episodio Gerardo y yo hablamos de lo importantes que son las redes de aprendizaje personal como educadores. Gerardo comparte apasionadamente sus antecedentes como profesor en México y nos explica cómo las redes de aprendizaje profesional son una gran recurso de información para todos nosotros.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
