Shawn Olson
Shawn Michael Olson is a technical artists and photojournalist in Central Ohio. He owns Wall Worm, Webonizer and the Artistic Network.
Rock Music IS Folk Art.
Essay tracing path of folk music to modern rock.
June 15, 2009 Newsletter
Newsletter including the retirement of Jack Buckingham. Discussion on teachers.
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.
Meteor Crater
Photos and links for Meteor Crater in Arizona.
Hirsch shoulda did his homework
A stab at E. D. Hirsch's misplaced criticism of John Dewey.
Some thoughts on learning
Shawn Olson criticizes the standard battle between educators promoting exclusive learning styles.
Passion and Humility
Some thoughts on passion and humility.
Mabi Ponce de Leon, Artist and Teacher
Bexley High School art teacher Mabi Ponce de Leon report was Olson's last article for the Columbus Messenger Newspapers.
The MTV Generation
Media giants hook the public on self-gratifying entertainment all in the name of freedom of speech.