Monthly Archives: July 2010

Using ‘Cloudworks’ to share my research

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

‘Cloudworks’ is a new social networking tool devised by the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University. Its vision statement describes Cloudworks as ‘a site for finding, sharing and discussing learning and teaching ideas, experiences and issues.’ Cloudworks provides … Continue reading →

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Men wanted?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

Over the past decade or so we’ve seen a succession of initiatives, aimed at increasing the number of men working in services for children. Whether this emphasis will continue under the new Coalition government remains to be seen, though Nick … Continue reading →

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Raoul Moat and masculinity

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

On the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 yesterday, the two newspaper reviewers – former London mayor Ken Livingstone and journalist Rachel Johnson – were reflecting on the aftermath of the Raoul Moat affair. Moat, you’ll recall, shot and wounded his … Continue reading →

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‘Questioning masculinities’: seminar report

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

On 11th May, Sandy Ruxton and I organised a seminar at The Open University in Milton Keynes, with the title ‘Questioning masculinities: policy and practice with boys and men’. Sandy is an independent researcher specialising in issues relating to men … Continue reading →

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