Educational Drop-Outs
Posted on Feb 9, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
education, high school drop-outs,
A New Beginning
Posted on Jul 23, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
For my one and only.. a promise to give honor and respect.
love, eyes, lover, wife, friend
Me, Myself & Mr PC
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Unpublished piece on personal computers by Shawn Olson.
personal computers, evolving technology
CandleWatch - Rekindling the love for candlelight
Posted on Dec 9, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
CandleWatch is a new jar candle accessory that automatically extinguishes jar candles.
candlewatch, candle accessory, fire safety
The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
impatient society, red lights
The Cringe Phenomenon
Posted on Jul 4, 2003 | Last Updated Oct 31, 2011
Interview with Cringe that appeared in Now It's Dark Magazine.
cringe phenomenon, interview, practice photos, local music, rock band
Return to Norton Middle School
Posted on Apr 4, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
school
Some thoughts on learning
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
Shawn Olson criticizes the standard battle between educators promoting exclusive learning styles.
learning styles, teaching styles