What happens when you think like a learning engineer? Dr. Alfonzo “Fonz” Mendoza Jr.—Doctorate in Educational Technology, host of My EdTech Life Podcast, EdTech Advisor district assessment coordinator—joins us to break down authentic assessment, the power of feedback, and how AI can support (not replace) great teaching. We dig into storytelling as evidence of learning, building systems that help students show what they know, and practical ways to collect meaningful artifacts without drowning in grading.

From classroom strategies to admin-facing advice, Fonz shares how to align goals, tasks, and tools—so technology actually serves the learning. If you’ve been wondering how to move beyond “using tools” toward designing better learning experiences, this episode is your blueprint.

Connect with Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza Jr.: • Website / Podcast – My EdTech Life: https://www.myedtech.life/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amendoza1381/

In this powerful episode of the Integrate This EdTech Podcast, hosts David Berner and Jeremy Mikla welcome AI ethics researcher, keynote speaker, and communicator Rebecca Bultsma for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on AI in education, generative AI, edtech ethics, and the human-centered future of learning.

Together, the trio explores the tensions between technology and humanity, what it means to have the "human in the loop," and how educators can responsibly adapt to the rise of AI.

Whether you're a teacher, school leader, or tech integrationist, this episode is packed with insights on assessment design, cognitive offloading, AI prompting frameworks, and how to navigate the ethical implications of tools like ChatGPT in schools.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hnPLGc1Fhac

Follow Rebecca Baltzer https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-bultsma/

Check out her work & podcast https://rebeccabultsma.com/

In this episode of Integrate This!, Jeremy and David sit down with Amanda Bickerstaff to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education. Amanda shares her journey from teaching and research into edtech leadership, and explains what schools need to know about adopting AI effectively.

The conversation covers practical ways teachers can integrate AI into classrooms, how to address issues of equity and bias, and why preparing students for an AI-driven world is more important than ever. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or technology leader, you’ll walk away with strategies and inspiration for using AI to support meaningful learning.

• Amanda Bickerstaff on LinkedIn
• AI for Education – Amanda’s organization supporting educators and leaders integrating AI