My EdTech Life
by Dr. Fonz Mendoza
Is this your podcast?Dr. Fonz Mendoza is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in education and technology. He has established himself as a leading voice on responsible AI adoption, engaging with various stakeholders in the educational sector t…
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Audience Interest
- education technology trends
- AI in education
Podcast Focus
- real conversations with educators
- responsible AI adoption
Publishing Consistency
- 363 episodes released
- active for 6 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
433 to 973🎙 ~2x weekly·363 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
865 to 1.9K - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
260 to 5841.1K real followers tracked across platforms
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Recent episodes
Digital Natives Aren't Ready for This | My EdTech Life 372
Aug 29, 2026
45m 26s
"Step One, Step Two" Isn't Real Learning | My EdTech Life 371
Aug 11, 2026
57m 40s
AI Can't Steal Your Voice | My EdTech Life 370
Jul 26, 2026
57m 20s
"I Don't Even Like Calling It Claude" ft. Dr. Carol Fletcher | My EdTech Life 369
Jul 13, 2026
1h 03m 46s
Bossing My Robot Overlords Around ft. Dustin Rimmey | My EdTech Life 368
Jul 3, 2026
51m 06s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/29/26 |  Digital Natives Aren't Ready for This | My EdTech Life 372 | Parent ProTech and Krystina O'Bryant join Dr. Alfonso Mendoza on My EdTech Life to challenge one of education’s biggest assumptions: being a digital native does not mean being digitally ready. In Digital Natives Aren't Ready for This, we explore what students are actually facing online and why knowing how to use technology is very different from having the emotional maturity, critical thinking, and judgment needed to navigate it safely. Krystina O'Bryant, Chief Academic Officer at Parent Pr... | 45m 26s | ||||||
| 8/11/26 |  "Step One, Step Two" Isn't Real Learning | My EdTech Life 371 | "Step one, step two, step three" isn't how real learning happens. On this episode of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Cari Orts, also known as Techie Cari, an educational technology specialist at Marble Falls ISD with over 20 years of experience in education, to discuss maker spaces, project-based learning, and why AI will never replace real teaching. Cari shares why she believes technology should work like a textbook, not the whole classroom. She breaks down her Cardboard ... | 57m 40s | ||||||
| 7/26/26 |  AI Can't Steal Your Voice | My EdTech Life 370 | Can AI take away a student's voice or help protect it? In this episode of My EdTech Life, host Dr. Alfonso Mendoza, a top voice in the ed tech space, sits down with virtual education leaders Larisa Black and LaKeshia Brooks to dig into artificial intelligence in education, digital literacy, virtual teaching, and the growing backlash against ed tech in K-12 schools. With a combined 34 years in education, Larisa and LaKeshia share their personal journeys from classroom teachers to virtual educ... | 57m 20s | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | AI in educationSTEM education+3 | Dr. Carol Fletcher | UT Austin's Texas Advanced Computing CenterEPIC | — | AI chatbotresearch project+3 | — | 1h 03m 46s | ||
| 7/3/26 | robot technologyeducation+3 | Dustin Rimmey | — | Kansas | robot overlordseducation technology+3 | — | 51m 06s | ||
| 6/23/26 | educationtechnology+5 | Dr. Mark Zeiler | Florida | — | AIeducation+5 | — | 54m 33s | ||
| 6/5/26 | real world readinessstudent confidence+3 | Marnie StockmanNick Coniglio | BlueThe Business of You+1 | — | real worldEdTech+3 | — | 53m 07s | ||
| 5/26/26 | AI in educationschool districts+3 | Karle Delo | Michigan Virtual | Michigan | AI strategyeducation technology+3 | — | 52m 24s | ||
| 5/20/26 | AI in educationcuriosity in learning+3 | Olivia Odileke | Spark Curiosity GPT CoachSpark Curiosity EDU+1 | — | AIcuriosity+5 | — | 1h 01m 34s | ||
| 5/10/26 | AI in educationinstructional design+3 | Jonathan De La Cruz | Plano, TexasAI-assisted learning management system+2 | — | AIinstructional design+6 | — | 53m 54s | ||
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| 5/4/26 | AIdecision making+4 | Cheryl Strauss Einhorn | DecisiveCornell+3 | — | AIdecision making+4 | — | 53m 30s | ||
| 4/27/26 | AI literacyK-12 education+3 | Valerie Brock | Day of AI | Australia | AIeducation+6 | — | 52m 26s | ||
| 4/15/26 | educationAI governance+4 | Betsy Cooper | Aspen Policy Academy | — | AI governanceschools+3 | — | 48m 26s | ||
| 4/6/26 | quantum computingeducation reform+3 | A.M. Bhatt | DAE | Connecticut | quantum computingeducation+4 | — | 52m 28s | ||
| 3/31/26 | educationAI+4 | Almar TishenkoMax Litvinenka | Reading Rooms | — | educationAI+5 | — | 1h 06m 17s | ||
| 3/17/26 | student voiceeducation+3 | Tim Belmont | Lyndhurst High School | New Jersey | student voiceeducation+3 | — | 52m 06s | ||
| 3/11/26 | AI safetychildren's online safety+3 | Caleb Hurd | ChatperoneCharacter AI | — | AI chatchildren safety+4 | — | 53m 25s | ||
| 3/2/26 | podcastingAI+5 | Aaron Makelky | Descript | — | podcastingAI+4 | — | 59m 50s | ||
| 2/24/26 | AI in educationschool leadership+3 | Dr. Kip Glazer | Mountain View High SchoolGoogle+1 | — | AIeducation+5 | — | 52m 40s | ||
| 2/16/26 | neuroscienceAI in education+4 | Dr. Mark Hobson | AIChatGPT | — | neuroscienceAI+5 | — | 54m 32s | ||
| 2/7/26 | EdTechteacher agency+3 | Elaina KloeckerSpencer Wright | TCEA | — | EdTechteachers+4 | — | 1h 06m 27s | ||
| 1/29/26 | Why Coraltalk Conversational Learning Beats AI Cheating ft. Melissa Morgan | My EdTech Life 352 | Is critical thinking becoming a lost skill in the age of AI? In Episode 352 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso Mendoza sits down with Melissa Morgan, Founder of Coraltalk , to explore why conversation, not content consumption, is the key to real learning. This episode dives deep into why oral assessment, dialogue-based learning, and conversational AI may be the most effective way to combat AI-assisted cheating while actually improving student understanding. Melissa shares the origin story of Co... | 48m 17s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | Why EdTech Usage Doesn’t Equal Impact ft. Dr. Paula Cushanick | My EdTech Life 351 | Why EdTech Usage Doesn’t Equal Impact ft. Dr. Paula Cushanick In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Dr. Paula Cushanick, known as Dr. C on TikTok, to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in education technology: EdTech usage does NOT equal impact. Districts often measure success through logins, minutes, and usage reports because they’re easy to pull. But Dr. Cushanick’s research and classroom experience tell a very different story. In this conversation, we dig into... | 45m 26s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | AI Literacy Isn’t “One More Thing” ft. Lindy Hockenbary | My EdTech Life 350 | In Episode 350 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza sits down with Lindy Hockenbary (LindyHoc), a K–12 EdTech advisor, strategist, and professional learning leader known for helping teachers make technology work for real learning. This conversation goes straight to the issues educators actually face, the “one more thing” overload, AI misconceptions, and how to move beyond AI detectors toward authentic assessments students can’t fake. Lindy breaks down how AI literacy fits inside co... | 58m 08s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | How Mega Minds Brings Real-World CTE to Classrooms ft. Eric Tao & Austin Levinson | My EdTech Life 349 | How Mega Minds Brings Real-World CTE to Classrooms ft. Eric Tao & Austin Levinson | My EdTech Life 349 In Episode 349 of My EdTech Life, Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza sits down with Eric Tao, Founder & CEO of Mega Minds, and Austin Levinson, veteran educator and learning designer, to unpack how immersive AI-powered simulations are reshaping Career and Technical Education (CTE). This conversation goes beyond AI hype. Eric and Austin explain why most AI tools in education focus on product... | 1h 06m 50s | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Dr. Fonz Mendoza is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in education and technology. He has established himself as a leading voice on responsible AI adoption, engaging with various stakeholders in the educational sector to foster meaningful dialogue around innovative practices. "My EdTech Life" stands out for its focus on blending educational insights with technological advancements. The podcast features in-depth conversations with educators, founders, researchers, and thought leaders, covering topics from classroom-tested tools to emerging AI trends. Its format encourages authentic discussions that demystify complex concepts and highlight effective strategies in both K–12 and higher education. The audience primarily comprises educators, administrators, and tech enthusiasts who seek to enhance their understanding of educational technology. Listeners value the podcast for its clarity and practical insights, enabling them to make informed decisions about integrating technology into their teaching and learning environments.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 1.1K
- Total plays: 141K
- Total reviews: 13
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 28
- Plays: 800
YouTube
- Subscribers: 1.0K
- Views: 140K
- Videos: 854
Podcast App
- Followers: 13
- Reviews: 13
Audience
family, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- real conversations with educators
- responsible AI adoption
- insights on K-12 education
- emerging educational technologies
Audience interests
- education technology trends
- AI in education
- classroom-tested tools
- future of learning
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
- focused on educational community
- engages diverse educational leaders
Publishing consistency
- 363 episodes released
- active for 6 years
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent publishing schedule