In this episode, we are featuring a special guest, Fonz Mendoza, from My EdTech Life. Fonz is an Instructional Technologist from South Texas. Fonz is sharing his Google Innovator journey with us as well as his goals around his show. We were guests on Fonz's show almost a year ago and we really wanted to highlight this amazing educator.

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Connect with Fonz Mendoza (Instructional Tech, South Texas)

• Twitter @TechTeacher1381 & @MyEdTechLife
• YouTube - My EdTech Life
• Website 

Highlights and Resources:

• "It all started with a cup of coffee"
• Caffeinated Tech on Anchor.fm - Technology and Coffee Roasting Episode
• Reserva Coffee Roasters
• Google Certified Educator Level 1 and Level 2
• Google Certified Trainer
• Google Certified Innovator

Tips for the Google Innovator Application:

• It's a huge undertaking! Start early & get lots of feedback
• It's very competitive; you might need to apply several times before being accepted
• Connect with other Innovators using the #GoogleEI hashtag
• Need a project idea - think of "how might we..."
• You want to do something that makes an impact on many people - "Shoot for the moon"
• Pay close attention to word counts
• Beware of Imposter Syndrome
• Connect with your "like-minded wacko's" - Luis Pertuz
• Ringing the fail bell is a good thing - fail forward and celebrate! Get ready to pivot!
• Al Thomas - "there is always somebody waiting for you to do that one thing that will change that person's path in a positive way"

People Mentioned:

• Micah Shippee
• Luis Pertuz

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