My EdTech Life
My EdTech Life
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Episode 304: Bonnie Nieves
Dec. 19, 2024

Episode 304: Bonnie Nieves

Episode 304: Amplifying Student Voices with Bonnie Nieves In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with my great friend, Bonnie Nieves , to discuss the power of amplifying student voices, fostering engagement, and embr…
Episode 303: Manuel Herrera
Dec. 12, 2024

Episode 303: Manuel Herrera

Blending Creativity, Education, and Technology with Manuel Herrera Welcome to another inspiring episode of My EdTech Life ! Today, we sit down with the multi-talented Manuel Herrera , an illustrator, educator, and consultant…
Episode 302: Mike Kentz & Nick Potkalitsky, PhD.
Dec. 2, 2024

Episode 302: Mike Kentz & Nick Potkalitsky, PhD.

Episode 302: A Practical Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education with Mike Kentz & Nick Potkalitsky, PhD In this episode of My EdTech Life , I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Kentz and Nick Potkalitsky, PhD , to discuss their…
Episode 301: Jen Leban
Nov. 19, 2024

Episode 301: Jen Leban

Connect, Create, and Grow: Exploring The Art of Education Community with Jen Leban In this episode of My EdTech Life, I reconnect with Jen Leban to discuss the vibrant and supportive Art of Education community. Jen shares he…
Episode 300: Benjamin Riley
Nov. 6, 2024

Episode 300: Benjamin Riley

Episode 300: Navigating AI and Human Cognition In this special 300th episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Benjamin Riley , founder of Cognitive Resonance, to explore the intersection of AI and human cognition in educa…
Episode 299: Dr. Sonia Tiwari
Oct. 29, 2024

Episode 299: Dr. Sonia Tiwari

Episode 299: Guardrails for Growing Minds with Dr. Sonia Tiwari In this episode of My EdTech Life, I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Sonia Tiwari, an innovative researcher diving deep into the impact of AI and parasocia…
Episode 298: Dan Meyer
Oct. 15, 2024

Episode 298: Dan Meyer

Episode 298: Generative AI Hype and Classroom Challenges with Dan Meyer Welcome to another amazing episode of My EdTech Life! Today, I’m super excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Dan Meyer , a thought leader…
Episode 297: The Human Intelligence Movement
Oct. 9, 2024

Episode 297: The Human Intelligence Movement

Building a Human-Centered Future I’m excited to share this incredible conversation with the dynamic team from the Human Intelligence Movement . In this episode, we discuss their mission of transforming education to prepare s…
Episode 296: Partricia Cortez
Oct. 7, 2024

Episode 296: Partricia Cortez

Episode 296 Girl Powered: Redefining the Face of STEM In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Patricia Cortez , coach of the Lady Bots, as she shares her powerful journey of promoting girls in STEM through the Gi…
Episode 295: Kathy Van Benthuysen
Sept. 29, 2024

Episode 295: Kathy Van Benthuysen

Navigating Technology and Parenting with Converlation Today, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges parents and educators face—navigating technology with our kids. I sat down with Kathy Van Benthuysen, co-creator of Co…
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Recent Blog Posts

Embracing the Future of Education with edm8ker: A Deep Dive into Maker Learning

During our latest podcast episode, I had a discussion with Terence Tan, co-founder of edm8ker, about recent developments in education. Our conversation explored the realm of maker education and showed how it's revolutionizing how we perceive te…

Derivita's Blueprint for Modern Math Learning

I had the pleasure of interviewing Devlin Daley, co-founder and CEO of Derivita, on my podcast. Derivita is an innovative edtech company that aims to revolutionize math education through its intelligent learning platform. As a former math teacher an…

Aligning to Standards is Key for Edtech Platforms, says Judy AI Founder Alex Hassan

Last night, I had an enlightening conversation with Alex Hassan, founder of Judie AI, on my podcast "My Ed Tech Life." We dove deep into the origin story of Judie AI and Alex's mission to leverage AI to make education more accessible and person…
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About the Host

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Fonz Mendoza M.Ed.

I am an Instructional Technologist & Google Innovator from South Texas, U.S.A. with 15 years of experience in education. I am a K-12 Instructional Technologist. I also have a Masters in Educational Technology along with a graduate certificate in E-Learning and a graduate certificate in Technology Leadership in Education. I am a servant leader and am always looking for ways to help my learning community use the power of technology.

Reviews

A wonderful way to keep up with technology in Education!

"This podcast is well made, consistently has great guests, and will continue to be a way for me to keep up with technology in education!"

Jeremy K | June 19, 2024

INSIGHTFUL!

"A ton of value, keep rocking!"

Mitko I. | Jan. 10, 2022

Listening is essential...

"The stand out feature of every episode of this podcast is how much Fonz listens to his guests. He gives them the platform to share their stories and doesn't dominate. And then he punctuates the conv…"

Stuart | April 16, 2021

Amazing connections

"I loved it! The way the host guides the interview in such an organic way that allows the guest to share freely and all the goodness comes out! Amazing work."

Pilar Hernandez | April 16, 2021

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"I look forward to My EdTech Life podcasts. Fonz is engaging and offers a structured and well organised show that highlights the meaningful stories of each guest that gives us insights we might never …"

Lesleigh Altmann | April 16, 2021

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Mel | April 16, 2021

Fonz is an enigmatic host!

"The podcast is dope but more than that, the host, Fonz really makes the show feel warm. It’s like experiencing a conversation about the one thing you want to talk about with someone who hears you an…"

Dr. Muhsinah Morris | Sept. 13, 2021

Passion for podcasting & a passion for serving

"The Fons does a Fantastic job serving educators and helping them find ways to enhance learning in the classroom. His podcast is entertaining, refreshing, and practical for all teachers! If you’re a t…"

guisee | Dec. 16, 2021

Genuine and Authentic!

"Fonz is such a genuine and kind host. He strives to provide a diverse array of education topics outside of EdTech that bring value to educators at all levels. His questioning is specific to each gues…"

hwflesch | July 19, 2022

Great show!

"I always enjoy listening to this podcast. Fonz is authentic and passionate about education and is making a difference through this show!"

@MrRondot | July 21, 2022

Best there is!

"Fonz is a great host and really does a fantastic job facilitating conversations with guests"

Dylan Schmidt | Oct. 11, 2022

Always Inspiring!

"Insightful interviews with leading thinkers, entrepreneurs, and educators who are changing education. No matter what your role in education or years of experience, Fonz and his guests will inspire yo…"

Bonnie Nieves | Feb. 20, 2023

It's truly a must-listen!

"The host is a fantastic interviewer and does an incredible job of bringing on guests who are at the forefront of education technology. The production value of the podcast is top-notch, and the host'…"

AlwaysLearning AlwaysEvolving | March 21, 2023

The Best Space to Discover the Highest Quality EdTech Advice and Tools

"This podcast continues to be one of the best possible ways to discover cutting-edge, educational technology and thought leadership. Each episode provides genuine moments of reflection, curiosity, and…"

Logan Greenhaw | May 2, 2023

Awesome for sparking ideas!

"This podcast is awesome because it discusses so many important tech topics that can help teachers better prep their students for the future. From various AI tools to Canva, Kami, digital apps and mor…"

Nicole | June 3, 2023
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