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September 21, 2013
by johnco
Comments Off on Finally, a chance to end ‘churnalism’

Finally, a chance to end ‘churnalism’

There’s a lot of grumbling about ‘news hubbing’ in Scotland, with the moves at Bauer to rationalize their news operation. Individual stations will have bulletins presented from Glasgow after 10am, but will retain locally presented bulletins at breakfast – albeit … Continue reading

September 13, 2013
by johnco
Comments Off on Radio. Like the priesthood.

Radio. Like the priesthood.

The thing I really don’t understand in education is the artificial divide between so-called ‘academic’ and ‘vocational’ post school education. As I understand it (remember, I work in education) academics are reflective thinkers. People who gather and assess evidence and … Continue reading