Category Archives: Technology

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

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Mr. Heyer

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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Project Einstein Guatemala – Digital Democracy

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Mr. Heyer

Since so few people get to really travel and find out about people all over the world, Project Einstein seems a fun way to virtually go out and experience the world. Ultimately, Project Einstein Guatemala seeks to spark dialogue both … Continue reading →

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Assignments On Phones

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Mr. Heyer

I keep warning my middle school eighth grades students that one day they’ll groan at the teacher about assignments given on their phones. I predicted it would happen to them in high school, but they had their doubts. Seems this … Continue reading →

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Teachers and Social Networking with Dual Personas

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Mr. Heyer

(edit: six months later, here’s a related article: Facebook’s Gone Rogue; It’s Time for an Open Alternative | Epicenter | Wired.com) “He accidentally hit ‘accept as friend’ and realized what he had done and quickly undid it,” one teacher told us … Continue reading →

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Cables Aren’t Cheap

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Mr. Heyer

… but they should be. I have often been asked where I get good deals on tech, so here’s my tip for cables: I have no affiliation with MonoPrice.com, but I do shop there whenever I need a cable. Most … Continue reading →

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