The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
How I Broke Three Trucks
A tale about my time working in a boiler repair shop.. and how I broke three different trucks.
CSDE_CAMPSIDE - Counter-Strike Map
Custom Counter-Strike map by Shawn Olson. Small, fast map using hybrid objective of bomb and hostage
De_Mayan_Stonehenge Custom Counter-Strike Map
Enlarged version of de_stonehenge, a custom CS 1.6 map by Shawn Olson.
Evolution of a Shutterbug
Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.
Working Towards Interactivity
I have been involved in various projects that include Flash applications and speed optimizations.
cs_interrogation custom Counter-Strike Map
cs_interrogation is a custom Counter-Strike 1.6 map set in an inner-city area.
