

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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May 13, 2021 • 55min
Episode 64: Creating from Within
This week I spoke with independent artist & designer, Joe Cavazos. Joe works as an independent artist on Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok and he's also the co-owner of Nusupply and SundaySocial.tv. In today's episode, we talked about Joe's work as a designer and artist.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

May 8, 2021 • 54min
Episode 63: Work, Life and Creativity
Katie Fielding, an Instructional Technology Coach in Prince William County Schools, takes joy in building capacity in others so they can fully participate in the digital world. Additionally, she is a Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Coach; Canvas Certified Educator.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

May 6, 2021 • 57min
Episode 62: The Hustle Culture and STEM for All!
I just wrapped up a wonderful and powerful interview with my friend K.D. a.k.a <glamtechy/>. She definitely brought some truths regarding the Hustle Culture, what it is and what it can do to someone, mentally, physically, and more. She shared some great tips on how to digitally detox and still be creative on social media. K.D. is also very passionate about planting the STEM seed to all and is passionate about helping everyone from high school to those that may want to try a new career later in life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 29, 2021 • 56min
Episode 60: Amplify Creativity with Shannon Moore
Shannon Moore is a wonderful friend, creative, connector, leader, and passionate educator. In this episode, we shared our creative journeys that are quite similar in many ways. She opens up her heart and offers some refreshing honesty about her creative process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 23, 2021 • 53min
Episode 59: Ready Learner One
In this episode, Micah Shippee sat down with us to have a great conversation about his passion for education, his current work with Ready Learner One, and ChangeMaker EDU in offering a community-based approach to innovative professional learning. We also talked about his current classroom experience with hybrid learning and offered some great insight on what the future of work looks like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 17, 2021 • 59min
Episode 58: Ignite A Spark
On this show we are joined Amanda Macias, Instructional Coach, from Fontana, California. We had a great conversation about wearing many hats, unsubscribing to learning loss, building relationships and community within our schools and Esports.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 15, 2021 • 52min
Episode 57: #ARVRinEDU Live Chat
The Twitter #ARVRinEDU Chat went live for this one. Join Jaime Donally and friends as we talk about all things #ARVRinEDU.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 10, 2021 • 53min
Episode 56: Break Things. Try Stuff. with Bonnie Chelette
We had a great conversation with Bonnie Chelette this morning where we talked about Google Innovator, work and projects and how pivots are not always a bad thing. Get to know Bonnie a little better and why she is a well known global leader in education. Questions we covered.What’s the biggest challenge you have with your specific role right now and how are you going to overcome it?What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had in the last few months and why?How do you continue to learn in order to stay on top of things within your role?What’s been the biggest failure in the last year and why do you think that happened?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 8, 2021 • 57min
Episode 55: Stephanie Rothstein
Today, I had the opportunity to interview my great friend Stephanie Rothstein. Stephanie is a passionate educator and leader that is making waves in the education community. Today I had the opportunity to have a nice conversation with Stephanie to and hear about her passion for education and her future projects. Here are the questions that we covered. 1. What is one thing you wish you knew when you started your career?2. If you don't mind sharing, what is your biggest failure and what did you learn from it?3. What advice would you give someone wanting to pursue a similar career as you or experience. (we can relate it to work, or Innovator or anything specific here).4. What have been some of the best resources that have helped you along the way?5. Who have been the three people most influential to you? (This could be career or personal)6. What is a common myth about your professional or personal life that you want to debunk? (gives you the opportunity to pick a myth that you think needs to be addressed, could be professional or personal)7. If you could step into my shoes, what would you have asked yourself that I didn't? This is a free-for-all where you can take a minute or two to all about anything you want.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show

Apr 3, 2021 • 1h 4min
Episode 54: Tools and Ideas to Add To Your Teacher Toolkit
On this episode Samantha Shaffner shared some #AwesomeSauce on Wakelet and Edulastic. This is an episode that you will find helpful and useful and she provided some amazing resources. Follow Samantha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamanthaShaffn2https://chromebookapphub.withgoogle.com/ideas/simulated-student-twitter-chathttps://edulastic.com/blog/journey-to-implement-common-assessment/https://blog.wakelet.com/2020/01/09/collaboration-confidence-and-citizenship-student-responses-to-wakelet/https://blog.wakelet.com/2018/11/13/how-wakelet-can-transform-the-classroom-for-teachers-and-students/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/supportSupport the show


