J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center turns 40
History of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, a refuge for many children and teenagers in the Hilltop, a community on the West Side of Columbus, Ohio. Story from in the Columbus Messenger Newspapers for April 29, 2002 by staff writer Shawn Olson.
Desktops are not extinct
Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.
Game Resource
Game resources - designs and downloads.
Observation on Trust in Society
Essay about trust in personal lives, culture and global civilization.
What if We Ran from Iran
A warning about impending war with Iranian fanatacism.
Hirsch shoulda did his homework
A stab at E. D. Hirsch's misplaced criticism of John Dewey.
Visions of Doctor Who
Computer art inspired by the return of Doctor Who.
Seamless Tear
Poem by Shawn Olson about relishing in the moment and looking forward to the future.
Some thoughts on learning
Shawn Olson criticizes the standard battle between educators promoting exclusive learning styles.
Empty is as full as it gets
Humorous piece by Shawn Olson about cars, originally printed in the Columbus Messenger.
