Blog of E Anthony Collins (Tony)
The blog of E. Anthony Collins (Tony), Filmmaker and Teacher  W: anthonycollinsfilm.com
Labor exploitation in Palos Verdes Estates: Where is a Union when you need one?
A revolving door is a common phrase to signify a repeating pattern of random hiring and firing of workers. Oftentimes a revolving door is enshrouded in secrecy and all kinds of unfairness. I am referring specifically to the problems facing a nonunion high school baseball coach at Palos Verdes High. That…
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Rainbow Millet Tabbouleh
In Place of Other Grains: Rainbow Millet Tabbouleh Millet is capable of doing the job of pretty much any other grain. For example, tabbouleh is usually made with bulgur but a gluten-free version can be made with millet. It’s delicious by itself or served with your favorite Mediterranean dishes. The…
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Malaria Info by Country
I’m planning for upcoming trips to Karachi Pakistan, Shanghai, Bangkok and farming areas in central Thailand, and the Philippines in the southern areas of Siquijor and Bukidnon, at least. Looks like I’ll be taking CHLOROQUINE in the foreseeable future. I must avoid malaria (and dengue) at all costs without going paranoid. I…
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Transmedia Storytelling
I am finding opportunities and work in a new field of teaching (new, for myself)—Transmedia Storytelling. I am supposed to teach this subject so it’s a good time to define what transmedia storytelling is, and how students can learn from it. I found this good article that helps as an…
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A new way to travel in Thailand
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/thailand-community-tourism-intl/index.html This website helps us to find good ways to experience Thailand from a different perspective that raw tourism and mere commercial entertainment.
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Why do people read?
I assume the most basic explanation or response to the question: why do people read? is that reading is a likable activity for the most part. It yields good results. But to question, Why do people read, wondering about reading and deeper learning by students from a critical perspective–this is…
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Wisely and earnestly: I keep trying to remember this idea
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. – Buddha’s Wise Words that I emulate to the best of my ability.
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A Beginner’s Mentality in Teaching
I am teaching a short term course for South Bay Adult School in Manhattan Beach, California, Beginning Screenplay Writing, for the next four weeks. The course website gives an overview of the course content and approach. I will apply this same model when I go to teach in Karachi, Bangkok,…
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Spicy-hot Thai Isan food near the University
Isan food comes from NE Thailand. I am so glad there is a great place to enjoy super spicy larb kai and other larbs right across the street from the Ramkhamhaeng University in central Bangkok where I have been fortunate to teach for one month each year! https://www.eatingthaifood.com/isaan-food-ramkhamhaeng/ A central…
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Learning assessment, Finnish style
I am trying to find new, innovative, and useful models for assessing higher learning in student work. I also seek formative assessment through self-reflection upon my own performance as a teacher-facilitator. Five purposes of mathematics assessment have been outlined by Kulm (1994) as the following: improving instruction and learning, evaluating…
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