Tag: cable

  • Things I’m Learning about HDMI Cables

    I’ve learned and am still learning some important lessons about HDMI cables as a school technology director. Unlike older VGA cables used with many classroom projectors in the past, HDMI cables can carry both video AND audio signals. VGA cables required the use of a separate (usally 1/8th inch) audio cable when playing videos or…

  • Podcast455: EdTech Struggles and Aspirations

    This podcast is a reflection by Dr. Wesley Fryer on some of the educational technology related challenges as well as aspirations he currently has as a school director of technology, technology integration coach, and after-school “STEAM Studio” co-teacher. These challenges include cultivating a school learning culture supportive of creativity, innovation, whimsy, and cross-curricular connections. They…

  • Consider Upgrading Your Home Cable Modem to DOCSIS 3.0

    Today I upgraded our home cable modem to a newer model which is “DOCSIS 3.0” compatible and “8 x 4.” That means it can support 8 download and 4 upload channels, and bond/merge together transfer channels to improve speeds further for multiple devices connecting to the Internet from our home network. Until recently I’d wrongly assumed all…