My EdTech Life
Welcome to 'My EdTech Life,' the podcast that dives deep into the world of educational technology, bringing you insights, stories, and interviews with the innovators reshaping education. Whether you're an educator, student, or tech enthusiast, join us as we explore the latest trends, tools, and transformative ideas in edtech. Discover how technology is influencing teaching and learning, and get inspired by the experiences of those at the forefront of this digital revolution. Tune in, get inspired, and start transforming your educational journey today! Support this podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2395968/support
Episodes
What Does It Mean to Be Digitally Well? | 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 unpack how technology shapes our emotions, identity, and relationships. From AI companions and algorithmic influence to parenting in the age of chatbots, Teodora offers practical wisdom and actionable strategies for families and school...
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 games and social media to groom and manipulate children, often right under their parents' noses. Andy drops powerful insights that every pa...
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 wave of AI solutionism in education. From being shouted at over not using AI to asking hard questions like, “Would you trust a vibe-coded site with your bank info?”, Charlie brings the heat, the honesty, and ...
AI Ethics, Overreliance & Honest Talk with 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. From data privacy concerns to AI detectors that fail our students, this conversation gets real about what’s hype, what’s helpful, and ...
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 sobre su libro Cómo Diseñar Experiencias de Aprendizaje en la Era de la Inteligencia Artificial. Hablamos de pensamiento crítico, diseño centrado en el estudiante, el verdadero rol de la IA en educación, y la i...
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 Samsung’s Director of Education Solutions, Micah Shippee, to explore his new book 2059: The Future of Education.
We dive deep into what the future could look like across AI, classroom models, access, agency, and ever...
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 Tom Rendon to explore their new book Creativity in Young Children: What Science Tells Us and Our Hearts Know. We dive deep into the intersection of creativity, child development, advocacy, and play—discussin...
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 education. Rob challenges the “move fast and break things” mentality and calls for a more human-paced, thoughtful approach to integrating AI in classrooms.
We explore what it really means to Tinker Toward Utopia,...
Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy – Evidence-Based Practices in Action
Join me on this engaging episode of My EdTech Life as I sit down with Paul Matthews and Jason Gulya to dive into their book titled Artificial Intelligence, Real Literacy: A Practical Guide to Using AI For Evidence-Based Literacy Practices in Education and explore how AI is transforming literacy instruction through evidence-based practices. We discuss everyt...
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 topics in the world of AI: ethics.
Amber shares how her journey in government data and policy led her to become a passionate advocate for AI literacy among kids. From her edutainment platform AiDigiTales to her bes...
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 being used in schools. Ken saw firsthand how AI transformed a struggling school into a top performer, but the system pushed back hard instead of celebrating.
💡 Here’s what we dive into:
✅ How AI helped Ken’...
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-turned-EdTech leader, joins us to dive into the power of Book Creator, the most inclusive tool for creativity and demonstrating learning in K-12.
As My EdTech Life’s newest official partner, Book Creator is revolutionizing h...
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 groundbreaking translation device is helping break down language barriers in classrooms, school districts, and beyond! 🌍
Pocketalk is revolutionizing how educators, students, and parents communicate, especially i...
AI Safety, Ethics, and the SHIELD Conference with Angeline Corvaglia
The future of AI safety is unfolding fast—and we need to be ready.
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 some of the most pressing issues in AI today, including:
🛑 AI-powered predators and chatbots—are they automating child grooming?
🔍 The hidden da...
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 modern resources in Puerto Rican schools—and he took action. Instead of buying a boat, he used his savings to launch Tech My School, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping underserved schools with technology and em...
Episode 311: Transforming Audio with Adobe Podcast with Harmony Jiroudek
What if creating professional-grade audio was just a few clicks away? In this episode, I sit down with Harmony Jiroudek, Customer Education and Success Lead at Adobe Podcast, to explore how this AI-powered platform is transforming the world of audio creation!
🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Adobe Podcast evolved from an enhanced speech tool to a ...
Episode 310: AI, Feedback, and Student Success with Caryn Sever
In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Caryn Sever, a passionate instructional designer with a mission to revolutionize digital learning. Caryn shares her unique journey into instructional design, her experiences in higher education, and how Generative AI is reshaping the way students learn and engage with course materials.
💡 Topics Covered:
✅ Caryn’s jo...
Practical Insights on AI, Equity, and Education with Stacy Kratochvil
In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Stacy Kratochvil to share actionable insights into using AI in education. Stacy discusses her journey from teaching PE and dance to becoming a leader in AI education and how her work is making a direct impact in classrooms.
You’ll learn about Stacy’s professional growth through the Krause Center for Innovation and ...
Episode 308: Jim & Maurie Beasley AI Insights from an Engineer-Educator Duo
In this exciting episode of My EdTech Life, we welcome Maurie and Jim Beasley, an incredible husband-and-wife team blazing trails in AI for K-12 education! Maurie, an experienced educator and counselor, and Jim, a former engineer turned CTO, share their journey of integrating AI tools into classrooms, balancing innovation with practicality, and...
Episode 307: AI in Education: Disruption, Challenges, and Opportunities
In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Dagan Berenstein, an innovative educator and digital content expert, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on education and how it’s reshaping the learning landscape.
Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT are empowering students and educators, the importance of thoughtful integration, and the challenges schools...
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