My EdTech Life
Dr. 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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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
Jan 7, 2021 • 1h
Episode 36: My EdTech Life Presents: A Teacher PD & Growth Mindset Conversation with Dr. Dan Kreiness
In this episode, Dr. Dan Kreiness and I talk about our experiences with teacher professional development and growth mindset. Dr. Kreiness shares some great insight on how he helps teachers using the following powerful acronym SCOPE.SCOP(E²)Set clear expectations.Comfort, address discomfort, and take time to make them feel comfortable.Opportunities, coaching them.Purpose, how do I fit into this collective idea.Enthusiasm, have people buy into it. Empower people.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Dec 24, 2020 • 1h 2min
Episode 35: My EdTech Life Presents: A Personal Journey from Pharmacy to Innovative Educator with Pilar Hernandez
Pily is a Google Innovator from Monterrey, Mexico with a passion for education, but that was not always her plan. Join us as Pily shares her personal journey into education and how she is making a big impact on the global educator community!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 2min
Episode 34: My EdTech Life Presents: International and Cultural Shifts in Education with Mel Aveling
Join us for a great show with my friend Mel Aveling as she shares her experience teaching in Taiwan and in Colombia. Mel also shares the power of PLNs and how helpful they are during these times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Dec 10, 2020 • 50min
Episode 33: My EdTech Life Presents: How to Manage Your Makerspace during In-Person or Virtual Teaching with Cari Orts and LeeAnn Harkins
In this episode, Cari Orts will share with us how to easily manage Makerspaces during In-Person or Virtual Instruction.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Dec 5, 2020 • 54min
Episode 32: My EdTech Life Presents A Growth Mindset Conversation with Chelsea Robberson
We are joined by Chelsea Robberson who passionate about disrupting the status-quo of education by pushing forward the mission of others with this same thinking. In this conversation, we get real about Growth Mindset and how it all comes down to building relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
Nov 23, 2020 • 54min
Episode 31: My EdTech Life Presents: From Jukebox Hero to Digital Hero with Chris Bradley
In this episode, Chris shares his story of uncertainty, adversity, and faith through times of COVID-19. Listen to a great story of how a former Radio DJ's passion for education has driven him to equip himself to help his school district and neighboring school districts with the skills he learned during our lockdown. Chris shares a passion for education that can be felt as he shares his story with us. You can follow Chris at https://twitter.com/CamodeduTrainer. You can also visit his site at camodedutrainer.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show
