The Price of Learning: Gradecard Dilemma
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013
There is a paradox concerning a parent's push for good grades. The kids don't care about learning.
misplaced values in education, gradecard dilemma
The Daddy Long Legs (Harvestman) Myth
Posted on Jun 20, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
Photos of the Harvestman, also known as the Daddy Long Legs Spider. This creature is not a spider and is not venomous.
daddy long legs spider, daddy longleg, harvestman, harvestmen, arachnid
The Forgotten Philosopher: A Look at John Dewey
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011
An essay delving into the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
educational philosophy of john dewey, john dewey education, education, philosopher, forgotten
Monty Hall Game
Posted on Aug 2, 2004 | Last Updated Feb 6, 2014
Example of the workings of the Monty Hall Game paradox.
monty hall game, statistical analysis, statistics
Shawn's Sites Exposed
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011
Articles hilighting when other sites have mentioned, listed or used my sites.
He Whom I Know
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
Poem on personal identity and the paradox between our inner self and the persona we share with the world around us.
personal identity poem, shadows, vagrant, soul
The knock at the door
Posted on Dec 1, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Mom used to pull pranks on us as kids... so I couldn't help pulling pranks on her too.
prank, knock, door, string, donna olson, shawn olson, joke
Rock Music IS Folk Art.
Posted on Dec 7, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011
Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.
music, folk, rock
