Return on instruction an Interview with Fonz Mendoza || EP. 83
Episode 83
In this episode, Leena Marie Saleh (AKA the Edtech Guru) sits down with Fonz Mendoza of @MyEdTechLife an Instructional Technologist, Podcaster and Current Doctoral students to dive into Fonz's journey into education and edtech, as well as his podcast and work in amplifying the voices of those in the edtech community.
In this interview, we discuss:
How Fonz got started in Education
How Fonz found yourself in Edtech
Why he started doing content
Fonz shares a bit about his podcast and the work he is doing to amplify the voices of Edtech
What tips he would give a newbie who is looking to try out edtech
What should teachers be thinking about to be more connected educators
Why does being social matter for educators and creators today?
We hope you enjoyed this interview with Fonz Mendoza from My Edtech Life. If you're interested in learning more about edtech and connecting with others in the field, be sure to check out Fonz's podcast and follow him on social media.
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Meet Fonz Mendoza:
Fonz is an Instructional Technologist & Google Innovator from South Texas, U.S.A. with 15 years of experience in education. He is an K-12 Instructional Technologist. Fonz also has a Masters in Educational Technology along with a graduate certificate in E-Learning and a graduate certificate in Technology Leadership in Education. He is a servant leader and am always looking for ways to help my learning community use the power of technology.
Learn more here: https://www.myedtech.life/
Connect with Fonz:
➢ Follow Fonz on Youtube@MyEdTechLife
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About The Edtech Guru:
Leena Marie Saleh aka The Edtech Guru has spent well over a decade helping to drive change within the education space. The Edtech Guru is a firm believer that with access and equity, we can drive even greater change.
Connect with me:
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(Disclaimer: The Edtech Guru's opinions are hers and hers alone)
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Meet Fonz!
03:53 Does industry better prepare you?
06:53 Adapting is important
11:32 Let me show you
20:34 Students can be your voice
25:15 Parents are your cheerleaders
29:26 My Edtech Life podcast
36:00 Becoming connected
38:13 It's all about the hashtag
42:40 Connect with intention
46:49 How do I do Edtech?
52:49 Return on Instruction
54:44 Give yourself grace
56:47 Connect with Fonz