Classroom-first conversations about education technology.
My EdTech Life brings educators, guests, and technology builders into brisk conversations about what schools are actually facing. Recent episodes move from AI governance and policy literacy to quantum learning, writing feedback, robotics, and problem-solving in real classrooms.
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My EdTech Life is a practical education interview show built around the everyday consequences of new technology in schools. It talks about AI, robotics, coding, policy, and classroom tools, but the center of gravity is always the educator using them. The conversations are brisk and welcoming. They often begin with a broad question, then narrow into a scenario a teacher, student, parent, or district leader might actually recognize. Recent episodes spend serious time on AI governance. With Betsy Cooper, the show frames school AI decisions as policy decisions that need the right people in the room, especially teachers and students. The concern is not just whether districts embrace or restrict generative AI. It is whether they treat the issue with enough care from the start. Other episodes look at how young people can move from watching the future happen to helping build it. The conversation with A.M. Bhatt connects quantum learning, APIs, prompt engineering, and a human-centered support system for students who may not come from a computer science background. With Almar and Max, the show examines AI-assisted reading and writing feedback through a teacher-centered lens. The emphasis is not on replacing instruction. It is on finding patterns, spotting moments for check-ins, and helping teachers spend more time on misconceptions, small groups, and deeper lessons. Product conversations can be specific and classroom-minded. The Eduaide episode returns to the show's comfort zone: tools, repeat guests, and educator workflows. A robotics discussion turns Marty, color cards, screen-free lessons, and charging logistics into questions about quick wins for young learners. The Becky Keene episode brings in problem-solving, end-user buy-in, parent communication, student engagement, and the limits of one-size-fits-all app recommendations. Across the show, the host's style is encouraging, repetitive in a teaching way, and eager to translate abstract ideas into usable next steps. The archive is large, and the tone is community-oriented. My EdTech Life works best for educators who want curiosity, caution, and classroom practicality in the same conversation.
Made for: My EdTech Life is for teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, edtech builders, and education-minded listeners tracking AI and classroom technology. It especially suits people who want practical framing before adopting a tool or policy.
What sets it apart: The show stands out by pushing new technology back toward classroom consequences, not just product excitement. Its interviews repeatedly ask who is in the room, how teachers keep agency, and what students can actually do with the tools.
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,…
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
My EdTech Life keeps educational technology accountable to classroom problems, teacher judgment, and the people affected by implementation.
My EdTech Life turns educational technology into a conversation about decisions made around classrooms. Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza Jr. asks guests to connect ambitious ideas with the people expected to use them, moving from a classroom robot's screen-free activities and removable…
A robot's spare battery gets airtime because your coding lesson cannot wait for a charger.
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A grounded look at AI governance in schools, with a sponsor-heavy opening.
My EdTech Life frames Betsy Cooper's visit as a reminder that AI governance is already a school-level issue. Vendors are pushing new technology, districts are expected to do more with less, and policy literacy starts to matter before decisions harden.
A practical conversation about helping students meet fast-moving technology as participants, not spectators.
This My EdTech Life conversation presents students as active participants in fast-moving technology, not just observers. It moves most strongly when the discussion turns to support systems, a human centric approach to software and technology work, and the practical reach of AI…
A practical discussion of AI support, teacher feedback, and the human side of instruction.
The episode follows Almar and Max as they talk through a project built around feedback, patterns in student work, and just-in-time support. It makes a clear case for how automation can help teachers shift more attention to deeper feedback, reteaching, and follow-up work while…
A practical AI conversation about educator problems, fit, and the people who need to be in the room.
My EdTech Life turns its attention to Becky Keene in a grounded look at AI, educator workload, and how school tools actually get adopted. The conversation keeps circling back to practical classroom pressures, from parent communication and student engagement to the grind of…
A practical look at screen-free robotics for younger classrooms.
My EdTech Life gives Marty the clearest stretch, framing the classroom robot as a quick win for younger students. It moves into practical detail fast: a built-in color sensor, color cards that link red to stop and celebrate and green to go forward, and an unplugged setup that…
Héctor and Beto dissect Mexican grammar, slang, and news in native-speed Spanish conversations.
Small habit changes meet hands-on AI experiments.
A call-in helpline where listener questions turn into reported science and history investigations.
Host Alfonso 'Fonz' Mendoza Jr.
Host Alfonso Mendoza interviews educator and author Becky Keene about her new book 'AI Optimism'.
Outcomes-based contracts make vendors accountable for student growth instead of logins, usage, or proficiency alone.
Betsy Cooper says schools need to know their biggest vulnerabilities first, then "compartmentalize" before a breach hits.
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My EdTech Life episode 358 features Almar, a 19-year-old sophomore and former violin teacher, and Max, who moved from Belarus to the U.S.
Belmont says students can begin podcasting with a Chromebook or phone, without buying microphones or audio interfaces.
Spencer Wright reframes robotics failure: success means getting it right eventually, even after 10 failed attempts.
Host Fonz welcomes returning guests Thomas Thompson and Thomas Hummel from EduAide to discuss edtech and innovation in education.