Author Archives: Tony Brainstorms

July 19, 2013
10:59 pm
by: Tony Brainstorms

I’ve got to write this guy a letter

Gardner, this one is for you.This post is centered around a few scenes from my favorite episode of the West Wing.[Opening scene. The President of the United States and his Press Secretary having a conversation]President: Galileo five!Press Secretary: Y… Continue reading → Continue reading →

May 15, 2013
7:13 am
by: Tony Brainstorms

Tony Brainstorms VS The Snark!

In honor of our recent reading, “Time Frames,” by Scott McCloud, I proudly present:Tony Brainstorms VS The Snark!!!!Tony Brainstorms vs the Snark Well… that was fun!If for some reason this isn’t working, try downloading the file directly (pdf):Tony B… Continue reading → Continue reading →

April 21, 2013
3:24 am
by: Tony Brainstorms

Changing the Message: Grading vs Reviewing (Part 4 of 4)

Continuing the saga….Rigid Grading StructuresOK, I recognize that this is a touchy subject, so I’ll tread lightly (for now). The heck with that, let’s get dirty!”You, my friend, are going towards turbulent flows.”An Anonymous FriendToday, after telli… Continue reading → Continue reading →

April 20, 2013
11:53 pm
by: Tony Brainstorms

Changing the Message: Degree-Level View (Part 3 of 4)

Continuing the discussion on changing educational media to change the message we send.Degree Path SheetsME DepartmentThe degree path sheet is a very helpful tool for students. This single page summarizes all of the courses that they need to take to com… Continue reading → Continue reading →

April 20, 2013
11:39 pm
by: Tony Brainstorms

Kaizen Was Here (Part 2 of 4)

Continuing to think about “The Medium is the Message”(Wiki, modified)A recent experience confirmed in my mind what the Communications Department has been saying for a long time:”The Medium is the Message”The way that information is presented has a stro… Continue reading → Continue reading →

April 11, 2013
1:14 am
by: Tony Brainstorms

The Galaxy Reconfigured (Part 1 of 4)

(or the Plight of Mass Man in an Individualist Society)I may have mentioned that I am participating in a seminar that is discussing the impact of the new forms of media made possible by the computer on life and education. We are working our way th… Continue reading → Continue reading →

March 26, 2013
2:29 am
by: Tony Brainstorms

There is no spoon…

Sorry for the length, this is what happens when I get excited!MakerBotIn my other life as a researcher, I’ve spent a lot of time lately working with 3D Printers. These amazing devices can literally put a bit of material wherever you ask them to in thre… Continue reading → Continue reading →

February 23, 2013
1:35 am
by: Tony Brainstorms

How to Inspire Someone

I recently had coffee with a new friend that changed may have changed my life.I say “new friend” meaning that we barely knew each other when we first sat down. We had met a few times in seminars around campus, and decided to grab a cup of joe when we a… Continue reading → Continue reading →

February 20, 2013
3:38 pm
by: Tony Brainstorms

Blogging and Brainstorming

Hello, Everyone!So here I am, writing my first blog post for the world to see. It’s funny how my online presence has morphed over the past few months, and so I think I’ll start by telling you about it. Along the way you’ll get to see what this whole “T… Continue reading → Continue reading →