My EdTech Life
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.
My EdTech Life
Latest Episodes
"I Don't Even Like Calling It Claude" ft. Dr. Carol Fletcher | My EdTech Life 369
"I Don't Even Like Calling It Claude" ft. Dr. Carol Fletcher | My EdTech Life 368A college student let an AI chatbot complete his entire research pro...
Bossing My Robot Overlords Around ft. Dustin Rimmey | My EdTech Life 368
"I can boss my robot overlords around and go, 'I wanna try this thing.'"That line right there? That's the whole episode.This week Dr. Fonz sits down with Dustin Rimmey...
The Ultimate Technology Isn't AI, It's You ft. Mark Zeiler | My EdTech Life 367
The Ultimate Technology Isn't AI, It's You ft. Mark Zeiler | My EdTech Life Ep. 367In this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Dr. Mark Zeiler, a 20+ year K-12 education veteran whose career spans ELA tea...
Ready Beats Finished ft. Marnie & Nick | My EdTech Life 366
What does it actually mean to be ready for the real world? Not finished. Not just checked out with a diploma. Ready. In this episode, I sit down with Marnie Stockman and
Strategy Beats the Tool in AI for Schools ft. Karle Delo | My EdTech Life 365
What happens when a former curriculum director becomes an AI strategist for an entire state? You get the kind of zoomed-out view most of us in education never get to see.In this episode, I welcome back my good friend Karle Delo, AI Stra...