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.342In 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.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – 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 AboutHow Tech Plan Genie helps tech directors and school leaders design smarter, customized technology plansWhy Puerto Rico’s education system needs innovative support and how Tech My School is making it happenHow AI, data, and collaboration can empower entire school communitiesThe importance of transparency and equity in educational technologyWhat 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📣 SponsorsHuge thanks to Peel Back Education exists to uncover, share, and amplify powerful, authentic stories from inside classrooms and beyond, helping educators, learners, and the wider community connect meaningfully with the people and ideas shaping education today. Authentic engagement, inclusion, and learning across the curriculum for ALL your students. Teachers love Book Creator.Support the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myedtechlife.substack.com