# Just Thinking: Alfonso Mendoza on EdTech, Simplicity and Human Connection in Modern Education

By Kevin Dougherty · Published 2024-02-01 · Updated 2026-09-14 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> On Just Thinking, Alfonso Mendoza makes the case for keeping EdTech simple and human-centric

## Key points

- Mendoza and Dougherty advocate keeping EdTech simple and human-centric in schools

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In an insightful episode of ‘Just Thinking,’ host [**Kevin Dougherty**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-dougherty-justthinking/) engages with [**Alfonso Mendoza**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amendoza1381/), host of [My EdTech Life](https://www.myedtech.life/), to discuss the transformative power of EdTech in modern education. The discussion highlights Mendoza’s unexpected journey into teaching and his subsequent passion for [integrating technology into education](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/12/12/the-impact-of-edtech-in-2022-and-beyond/#:~:text=Edtech%20spending%20is%20likely%20to,to%20participate%20in%20edtech%20opportunities.).

Mendoza, an instructional technologist, shares his 18-year journey in education, highlighting his transition from a business-focused career to becoming an influential educator. He speaks about embracing technology, digital citizenship, and literacy, underscoring the importance of EdTech in modern education. The conversation also delves into the [challenges and opportunities](https://marketscale.com/industries/education-technology/mapping-ais-role-in-education-pioneering-the-path-to-the-future/) EdTech presents in schools, advocating for strategic planning and the essence of keeping educational approaches simple and human-centric. The duo further explore challenges in EdTech implementation, the necessity of planning and collaboration in effective tech integration, and the value of maintaining simplicity and human connection in educational practices.

> The value of maintaining simplicity and human connection in educational practices.

Tags: Alfonso Mendoza, edtech, Just Thinking, Kevin Dougherty, My EdTech Life

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