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William Anthony Branney
I have a deep interest in learning, enterprise, personal development, coaching and training. I enjoy learning about other cultures and techniques for improving health and well being.
Location Dumfries and Gallaway Scotland
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Hello fellow learners, I am exploring the world of online learning as a potential business. I have a business education teaching background with a career spanning 40 years.
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I am hoping to gain insight into leadership from a different perspective and a source I have never heard of in my 50-plus-year career in UK.
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An interesting introduction.
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Hello, My name is Will and I live in the West of Scotland. I have joined this course as I am curious about the potential learning and how I could put it to good use in the next stage of my career.
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William Anthony Branney replied to Alyson Scott
Thanks for sharing your experience. I can relate to the tick-box approach. The move towards deeper engagement with clients has provided greater meaning and value.
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I am interested in learning how to design life beyond loss of a loved one and retirement?
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William Anthony Branney replied to Laura NH
I agree it makes sense to look at alternative design options.
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@SamanthaSullivan I have found recently that breaking activities down into small bite sized chunks is manageable and not so daunting!
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I found the padlet very useful.
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Having a Personal development plan that is framed by the five pillars: Emotional well-being, Inner Drive, Future Focus, Relationships
Physical Health has helped me to work on my resilience. -
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For me this means recognition of communities and potential connections so as to build a supportive framework where there is mutual trust, understanding and integrity.
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I recognise that managing changing routines and habits is a real challenge for some of us.
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I feel that there are techniques and habits that can be learned to help us manage and cope with turbulent times and change. Relaxation and breathing exercises are what I am building into my daily routine.
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It is interesting to reflect and it appears that I go very much on my inner instinct but I am not sure why?
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Becoming ‘more generative’ for me means developing a repertoire of resilience strategies/techniques that can be drawn upon in times of future need.
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I am interested in finding ways and means of increasing one's capacity to recover and achieve a more consistent positive mindset.
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It seems that resilience has something to do with the ability to cope with pressure events and stress. The focus is on coping skills and the characteristics that help someone weather life's storms.
They identify different types of resilience including Mental, Physical, Social, and emotional. -
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This reflection activity is challenging as there are a number of professional and personal challenges I have faced in the last 3 years. The situations related to the loss of status/job and loss of loved ones. In the case of status and loss of job I was able to shift my thinking low mood and despondency by engaging in creative activities and things I enjoyed...
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The ideas outlined by Marcus in the video resonate with me given the turbulent and fast-changing times we live in. Without involvement the potential to learn and grow is limited. The barriers I may encounter are motivation and personal context given the recent loss of my wife.
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For me, resilience is about being able to see ande move forward following some setbacks minor/major. It is about having a mindset like Robert The Bruce and looking at ways to manage and overcome obstacles and life challenges.
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I think it is important to have a blended approach with plenty of opportunities for learners to practice in both formats.
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This sounds like a very focused agenda. Looking forward to learning and sharing.
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Thank you for a thought-provoking week.
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The challenges I am likely to face include: setting the scene with technology, reaching out to potential students, and putting in place a tutorial framework/structure of routines.
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I am eager to learn more about padlet.
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I have experienced some success with both Zoom and WhatsApp.
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A useful checklist of potential resources.
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I am interested in sharing my English and Business knowledge online and to generate income. I have some experience of teaching online but that was a few years ago.
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+Hello fellow learners, My name is William and I live on the West Coast of Scotland. I am semi-retired and now hope to teach online.
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Small bite-sized punctuation is helpful.
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It will be useful to see how the terms in the glossary are used with examples and opportunities to complete practice exercises with feedback.
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The Write Place is a very useful resource!
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The quotation marks are often misused and I would like to know when they should/could be used with text.
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Good evening fellow learners.
I am curious about learning and developing good habits with regard to punctuation. -
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Hello fellow learners, I live in South West Scotland and I am curious to learn more about approaches to punctuation.
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@KristinaSemchij I fully endorse these comments all that you do at consciously work violating ethics of workplace, values and integrity.
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There is a growing and deep mistrust culture rooting itself in many organizations of all types and all sectors of the economy.
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A very refreshing week for a seasoned manager- thank you.
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Failure to adapt and adopt SOPS coupled with compromised ethics and integrity within organizations fuels a culture of misbehaviour.
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@VitoAmatulli I think that emotional intelligence has become even more critical given recent events and the changed working landscape 2021!
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Focus upon being present and visible engaging with teams and above all else providing opportunities to communicate providing employees with a voice and understanding of how and who makes decisions.
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A most informative article reflecting the dynamic nature of management in turbulent times.
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helpful
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I think that it is about valuing each team member, promoting open and honest discussion whilst recognising each team member as being unique human being.
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Over the course of my 30 plus years career in leadership and management, I have seen classical, human relations, systems thinking, and contingency being employed. The common central themes that have influenced particular approached have been organisational culture, ethos, and ethics.
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This unfortunate situation should be handled carefully and swiftly through professional channels with the insurance company.
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The thorny question of work-life balance has been a challenge for me all my working life. I have always found it difficult to achieve the right balance. I now feel that it takes a huge mindset shift in thinking and behaviors. I look forward to learning more through this short course.
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I try to curate all learning notes online and I will also keep a wee notebook to hand so as to record bits of information I find really interesting.
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I have some experience of emotional intelligence at work and I am eager to learn more and how it can help shape individual learning and development post-pandemic.
I expect to share and learn with and through others on this short course.My plans for the future are evolving at present!
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I agree that being emotionally intelligent is vital when engaged in teaching and learning especially within the field of Economics in a post-pandemic environment.
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Hello fellow learners. My name is William and I live on the West Coast of Scotland. I am eager to continue learning as I move into my next career phase. I look forward to sharing and learning with others.
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I am a seasoned FutureLearn learner always learning something new from each course.
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A most useful reflection tool.
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I need to develop my technical skills so as to access and make use of online learning and development.
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Hello fellow learners, my name is Will and I live in Scotland. I am eager to learn new skills as I move forward in new post 60 career.
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The interlinking threads of all three disciplines have helped shape my understanding of OB. Adding emotional intelligence to the mix provides yet another lens with which to view human and organisational behaviours.
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Organisational behaviour is different in most organisations as both the human and resource dynamics interact in a unique way. Ethics and both human and organisational values help shape the activities and the way individuals interact within the organisation. I have found OB to be complex and fascinating.
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I look forward to learning more about current trends in OB with specific reference to OB in a post covid environment.
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Having used zoom for most of my recent, lessons I have found that it is vital for learners and tutors to know the capabilities of functions available on each platform.
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I have used Zoom and Teams with varying success. I would like to find an easy way to transfer prepared clips, powerpoints and youtube links.
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Hi my name is Will and I live in Scotland. I am keen to deepen my knowledge and understanding of OB. I support the Hock view as in my experience the dynamics of the people working in organisations influenced greatly culture, climate and organisational success.
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Hi my name is Will and I live on the West Coast of Scotland. I have a background in Education and training. I am keen to share and explore online learning with others worldwide. I look forward to learning and sharing with this community.
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I look forward to deepening my understanding of caring for vulnerable young people and sharing learning with this learning community.
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Thank you for this guidance.
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I hope to gain an insight into digital marketing and its use in the 21st Century
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I would like to research the impact of online learning in the secondary school sector in Scotland.
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I look forward to sharing learning all about why research matters.
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A deeply challenging week on a very important theme. Great learning and sharing of experiences through comments. Thank you.
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The need for a "fit for purpose gatekeeping mechanism" is vital and should be flexible and responsive to local needs avoiding a burdensome bureaucracy.
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I agree wholeheartedly with our comments especially the point about profiteering foster agencies.
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The two pillar principles provide a useful working framework. I would venture to suggest that a sharper focus should be placed firstly on the unique needs and identity of the young person.
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A most informative interview raising many issues which require further actions.
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What are the real benefits of a Blended Learning approach to the learner, educator, institution, and other stakeholders?
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Looking forward to new learning!
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A challenging and engaging week with a very helpful exchange of comments and experiences.
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UDL and EQUiiP are most useful.
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Inclusion is vital but how do we achieve the right balance and equality of opportunity for all students?
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The notion of the flexibility of blended learning raises many issues about the quality of learner experience and the quality of learning outcomes for learners of all abilities across all disciplines.
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A most interesting approach and helpful overview of technologies.
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A question that has sprung to mind when reading the material is: "Where is there good practice and how could this be shared in a meaningful way"?
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Hello fellow course members. My name is William, I live on the West Coast of Scotland. I am semi-retired and have been a secondary school headteacher and foster parent. I have a deep interest in human welfare and care of people of all ages especially those who are vulnerable and marginalized in our societies.
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Thank you for a thought-provoking introduction to the course.
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This is another wonderful example of how collaboration can yield positive benefits and promote hope.
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I look forward to learning and sharing more about ‘Getting Care Right for All Children' at this crucial time world wide.
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A superb introduction and overview.
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I look forward to sharing learning with course members.
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I have relocated to Dumfries as part of my early retirement. My senior school lessons of English were littered with the poetry of Robert Burns. I look forward to refreshing my memories of all things related to Burns.
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Hi my name is Will an early retired headteacher interested in all aspects related to quality online learning.
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Hi My name is Will a retired headteacher with a keen interest in STEM and all things related to quality online learning for all.
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I totally agree and have encouraged all subject teachers to continually update subject-specific vocabulary and share with learners to practice in diverse contexts.
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@ChrissieGale Thanks for sharing this well used Scottish framework.
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I agree wholeheartedly with your comments. It is becoming very evident in the UK that there are large numbers of families and young people who do not have access to the internet or even basic equipment.
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Hello, My name is William a semi-retired secondary school headteacher now living on the West Coast of Scotland. I have been involved in Child Protection and Safeguarding in both England and more recently Scotland. I very much look forward to sharing learning and experiences with others around the World.
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Thank you for such a warm welcome.
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Thanks Julie, The key trends are being driven by Personalised learning and the development of Digital Skills. The notion of the Flipped classroom is firmly embedded but Blended Learning is still at an early stage in many secondary schools. The dated status of much Technology is a real challenge as is the funding.
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Caroline, I recognise the same behaviours in some of my friends who use the cleaning routines as a coping mechanism. Thanks
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I have not really been out of Education as I have actively engaged with online Future Learn courses for several years. My most recent career was as a secondary school headteacher in several schools in England.
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Hello everyone, I am curious and interested in learning options beyond retirement.
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Hello fellow learners, I look forward to this course, sharing learning with each other and learning from our collective experiences.
