My EdTech Life
My EdTech Life
Ever feel like you're the only one going through a certain experience in your career? You're not alone. Join me, Fonz Mendoza, as I interview educators and creators about their EdTech life. The mission of this podcast is to amplify educator and creator voices. What does that mean? It means that we want to give a platform for educators and creators to share their stories, struggles, successes, and everything in between so that others can learn from them. I believe that by doing this we can help make the education and creator community stronger and more connected than ever before.
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My EdTech Life

Recent Episodes

June 5, 2025

Episode 326: Teodora Pavkovic

What Does It Truly Mean to Be Digitally Well in Today's World? | with Teodora Pavkovic In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Teodora Pavkovic , psychologist, speaker, and digital wellness expert at Linewize , to...
May 30, 2025

325: Andy Murphy

Digital Dangers Facing Our Kids with Andy Murphy In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sat down with Andy Murphy, also known as The Secure Dad, to talk about the uncomfortable truth: kids are being targeted online, and it’s not a fair fight. We unpack how predators use everyday platforms like ga…
May 23, 2025

Episode 324: Charlie Meyer

Episode 324 – Charlie Meyer: The AI Hype, EdTech Snake Oil & What Teachers Actually Want In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Charlie Meyer , small business owner and creator of Pickcode , to unpack the growing...
May 9, 2025

Episode 323: Jen Manly

In this episode of My EdTech Life, Fonz sits down with returning guest Jen Manly, a computer science educator, TikTok powerhouse, and advocate for ethical tech use, to unpack the complex relationship between AI, teaching, and critical thinking.
April 25, 2025

Episode 322: Dr. José R. Ferrer López

Episode 322: ¿Instrucciones o experiencias? El nuevo rol del educador en tiempos de IA | Dr. José R. Ferrer ¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de My EdTech Life ! Hoy tengo el honor de conversar con el Dr. José R. Ferrer López...
April 18, 2025

Episode 321: Micah Shippee

Episode 321: 2059 and the Future of Education with Micah Shippee What if we stopped reacting to every new tech tool and started preparing with intention? In this bold conversation, I sit down with educator, futurist, and Sams...
April 11, 2025

Episode 320: Zachary Stier & Tom Rendon

Episode 320: Creativity in Young Children: What Science Tells Us and Our Hearts Know with Dr. Zachary Stier & Tom Rendon In this episode of My EdTech Life , I’m joined by returning guest Dr. Zachary Stier and first-time guest...
April 4, 2025

Episode 319: Rob Nelson

Episode 319: AI, Education, and Moving at Human Speed with Rob Nelson In this powerful episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with educator, writer, and higher ed tech veteran Rob Nelson to explore the real story behind AI in...
March 29, 2025

Episode 318: Paul Matthews & Jason Gulya

Episode 318: Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy – Evidence-Based Practices in Action Description: Join me on this engaging episode of My EdTech Life as I sit down with Paul Matthews and Jason Gulya to discuss their book t...
March 23, 2025

Episode 317: Amber Ivey

Episode 317: Why Ethics Must Lead Our AI Conversations with Amber Ivey In this powerful episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Amber Ivey —data expert and host of the AI for Kids podcast —to unpack one of the most urgent...
March 5, 2025

Episode 316: Ken Patterson

Why Transparency Matters Now More Than Ever with Ken Patterson In this hard-hitting episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Ken Patterson , a former principal turned AI consultant, who pulls no punches on how AI is really...
March 1, 2025

Episode 315: Katie Fielding

Send us a text Unlock Creativity & Accessibility with Book Creator and Katie Fielding In this special episode of My EdTech Life , we celebrate 100,000 downloads with an incredible guest— Katie Fielding ! 🎉 Katie, an educator-...
Feb. 21, 2025

Episode 314: Arturo Guajardo

Breaking Language Barriers in Education with Pocketalk with Arturo Guajardo 🎧 Welcome to another exciting episode of My EdTech Life ! This week, I'm joined by Arturo Guajardo from Pocketalk , where we explore how their ground...
Feb. 19, 2025

Episode 313: Angeline Corvaglia

AI Safety, Ethics, and the SHIELD Conference with Angeline Corvaglia In this episode of My EdTech Life , I sit down with Angeline Corvaglia , a global leader in online safety, AI ethics, and digital literacy. We dive into som...
Feb. 17, 2025

Episode 312: Robby Cobbs

Episode 312: I Used My Boat Money to Start Tech My School with Robby Cobbs What would you do if you saw an entire generation of students being left behind? Robby Cobbs saw the need for better technology, teacher training, and...

Recent Blog Posts

April 30, 2025

La Nueva Mision Del Educador: Emociones, Pensamiento Critico y Experi…

En una era donde la inteligencia artificial está transformando la educación a pasos agigantados, tuve el honor de entrevistar al Dr. José R. Ferrer López en My EdTech Life. Su perspectiva es clara y poderosa: los educador…

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March 24, 2025

Why AI Ethics Must Start with Our Kids

In my latest episode of My EdTech Life, I had the honor of chatting with Amber Ivey. She is the founder of AI DigiTales and host of the  AI for Kids podcast, and she is doing incredible work to help young learners understand AI and ethics in a …

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March 15, 2025

Celebrating Be An Author Month with Book Creator

I am incredibly excited to share a tool that has made a massive impact on how educators create, share, and empower their students during Be An Author Month—Book Creator. You may have heard of it before, but if not, let me tell you why it is on…

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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.

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Reviews

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 conversation with lots of insightful questions and conservations. Love Fonz's style!
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.
My EdTech Life review
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 have expected. I am continually inspired by Fonz’s ability to provide meaningful content each episode. Can't wait for the next episode!
Great Characters
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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 and can help you find the right words to say just through his line of questions. I shared the stage with Fonz as a guest but he made me feel so at home, I forgot we were recording. It was a vibe. You really should watch or listen to his show and subscribe ASAP so you don’t miss some serious golden n
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 teacher looking for ways to grow your craft I would highly recommend this podcast!
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 guest and rallies them to dig deeper into their own experiences, bringing tremendous value to any listener! A must-listen show for any educator looking to grow!
Great show!
I always enjoy listening to this podcast. Fonz is authentic and passionate about education and is making a difference through this show!
Best there is!
Fonz is a great host and really does a fantastic job facilitating conversations with guests
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 you!
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's passion for education and technology really shines through in every episode. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or just someone interested in the latest trends in education technology, I highly recommend the MyEdTechLife podcast.
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 wisdom. I love listening to this podcast and I am proud to support it each step of its journey! 😊
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 more I’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast on my way to work.
INSIGHTFUL!
A ton of value, keep rocking!
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!