Author Archives: Mr. Heyer

About Mr. Heyer

I am an eighth grade language arts teacher at Goodson Middle School in Cypress, Texas.

Backup, Backup, Backup (3-2-1 Rule)

Leo Laporte has mentioned this rule about backing up computer files a couple times. This week on Macbreak Weekly, he finally gave the website: The 3-2-1 Rule The simplest way to remember how to back up your images safely is … Continue reading

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Of Course Teachers Deserve Respect, Duh!

Or: “What Don’t Teachers Do?” Florida Teacher’s Essay Becomes Rallying Cry for Respect | NEA Today When people were attacking her and her fellow dedicated public school teachers, Florida fourth-grade teacher Jamee Miller got mad. And then she got to … Continue reading

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Exploratorium Music

I’ve been a member of the Exploratorium hands-on science museum since I was a little kid. Here’s a video exploring a feature on their website, “Science of Music: Exploratorium’s Accidental Scientist.”

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Touch the Strings by Mark McCain and Erika Johnson – Album Review

Album: Touch the Strings (CD) by Mark McCain and Erika Johnson. I included a whole album suggestion because this CD is great for times when students need to work silently. Some pieces may help to keep up a student’s pace … Continue reading

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Add A Due Date To Email Subject Lines

I have to admit I didn’t even read the suggestions for improved email communication (because I thought I already knew it all) in my CFISD Teacher Leadership Academy binder, but luckily another teacher did–and shared! I’m big on using subject … Continue reading

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