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How AI Is Transforming School Technology Planning ft. Robbie Cobbs | My EdTech Life Ep.342



How AI Is Transforming School Technology Planning ft. Robbie Cobbs | My EdTech Life Ep.342

In this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Robbie Cobbs, the founder of Tech My School and creator of Tech Plan Genie, a groundbreaking platform built by tech directors for tech directors.

We talk about how school leaders can create meaningful, data-driven technology plans that bring their vision to life, empower teachers, and make innovation sustainable. No hype, no buzzwords—just real stories and practical solutions that work in schools.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome and sponsor shoutouts (Book Creator, Eduaide.ai, Yellowdig, Peel Back Education)
 01:00 – Catching up with Robbie Cobbs and his big news
 03:00 – How Tech My School is transforming education in Puerto Rico
 05:00 – The Google encounter that sparked Tech Plan Genie
 08:00 – The reality of being a tech director without support
 10:00 – Building a tool that helps schools plan and grow smarter
 13:00 – Collaboration, inclusion, and creating the right task force
 15:00 – Using data and strategy to drive professional learning
 18:00 – Turning tech plans into ongoing project management
 21:00 – Introducing the Genie assistant: an AI that knows your school
 24:00 – Equity, access, and making EdTech affordable for all
 31:00 – Why Tech Plan Genie belongs in every school
 40:00 – How Tech My School is changing education in Puerto Rico
 44:00 – Bringing innovation, esports, and PD to underserved schools
 49:00 – Inviting educators and vendors to join the Tech My School Conference
 53:00 – My reflections on transparency, leadership, and impact
 54:00 – Robbie’s Edu Kryptonite
 55:00 – The billboard message that sums up his mission
 56:00 – The one person Robbie would trade places with
 58:00 – Closing thoughts and my reminder to always “Stay Techie”

💡 What We Talk About

  • How Tech Plan Genie helps tech directors and school leaders design smarter, customized technology plans
  • Why Puerto Rico’s education system needs innovative support and how Tech My School is making it happen
  • How AI, data, and collaboration can empower entire school communities
  • The importance of transparency and equity in educational technology
  • What it takes to build lasting systems that work for teachers and students alike

🔗 Resources and Links

🌐 Explore Tech Plan Genie: https://techplangenie.com
💰 Use code FONZ for 10% off your Tech Plan Genie purchase
🌐 Learn more about Tech My School: https://techmyschool.org/
🎟️ Join the Tech My School Conference: https://techmyschool.org/conference/
💬 Connect with Robbie Cobbs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiecobbs

📣 Sponsors

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