Mark Monaghan
I am a social worker who is looking to broaden my horizons and skillset in a creative area. I have a beautiful black labrador, who I love to take out. I also am passionate about reading.
Location Coventry
Achievements
Activity
-
Hi Chris, thanks for your comment. As I didnt enjoy the course, I was happy to get to the end of it. I'm not likely to go back now and sit through the lengthy video. Glad you got something out of it though.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
What was with the stupid question 10? Clever use of semantics is not a precursor to whether someone has learnt something or not. I will do a course in the future and then decide to upgrade or not. This is the first course I have undertaken and not enjoyed. I'll stick to European universities in the future.
-
Thanks Janet, I thought it was just me.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I'm not enjoying this as much as I thought I would. Next time I'll try the course before buying it. I found it very repetitive. Hope the next three to four weeks fly by quickly.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Gave up on this, I'm not sure this course is for me. I understand the sentiment but I expected something else. Disappointed.
-
I'm struggling with this to be honest. I know it is research based and that's good but the information is very dense. Not quite what I thought it would be.
-
I lost the thread with this.......sorry these videos are quite long, they could do with being shorter and sharper. Good points made but very long.
-
@FrancesW agreed, I bought the book as it was already in my basket before I seen the course. I concur that there were a couple of steps here that were overly presented. I paid for the certificate as its a useful and reasonably priced way of getting CPD. I hope future sessions will be less about the professor and more about the actual principles of learning to...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I bought the book and whilst I haven't read it all as yet, it widens the issues that are discussed in the course. Many thanks Mark
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Success for me is being able to do the work that is meaningful. It also requires some flexibility for me to read, reflect, study and understand what is important.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
'selfless than selfish' Love this!!
'putting your head on the pillow and saying I'd did good'.
Fully agree with these sentiments.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Success to me comes from a place where you are doing work that you enjoy for a greater good. Not doing work you have to just to pay the bills, where you have no emotional investment.
Good luck to everyone trying to find their success.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Interesting course, I look forward to learning more in the journey that is life.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I'm only at MA stage (starting in September). I found already that redefining the research question is a challenge. Lots of exploratory enquiries to staff within the field has been a bonus as social media really assists with this. I hadn't thought of travel as yet but it is possible I may need to factor that in. Prior reading and research is a difficulty if...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I agree with Laura, it's about the depth within a subject level. As a social work professional I feel a PhD may add credibility to my learning when looking to enter into lecturing or consulting in the future.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I'm actually just starting an MA in September. However, getting and maintaining interest is key as I'll be studying it for two years. I can imagine this is amplified if your studying for three to four years.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I agree with other comments about education. We have to get to those disaffected and lost before they get drawn into these prejudices and hatred. The internet albeit a great tool fosters a very easily accessible resource for those wanting to get belonging. from my work both the Far Left and Far Right, offer a falsehood. Religion can and also does create this...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Thanks this has been a really useful course that brought me a greater level of understanding on the history of antisemitism, its roots and origins. I enjoyed participating and learning a great deal from the comments of both the tutore and other participants. Thanks very much.
-
@VivienneW They do, its almost like an absolute truth. No independent thought or analysis.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
As others have said if its defined as hate speech it should be taken down with a view to banning the person. The difficulties arise by who classifies (or whether they can fully) what is or isnt. Multiple accounts and alias email addresses can make it a challenge.
-
This was really interesting, no matter where I tried to watch it thought the internet kept tethering ( does anyone else have a problem).
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I didn't link antisemitism to class.... very interesting.
-
Agreed!
-
Whilst I cant say I have been in someone's actual head, in my work I have met the far right, who are often indoctrinated into a 'right and wrong'. When I spoke with them they denied the gas chambers as being used, the use of zkylon as a 'pure pesticide' not capable of killing. I had to go home and lie down in a dark room!! I just couldnt believe it.
-
Fully within the remit of every aspect of the law!!!!
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Trump has a lot to answer for,he has in many ways legitimised the alt right with his ardour for separatism and creating division.
-
Really looking forward to this week. I've never understood how denial was so prevalent and believed so strongly in certain areas.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
1. I am in the process of updating my own branding information which looks at safeguarding and undertaking social work services for both the statutory and private sectors.
2. Defining my target audience, comes from being online with Linkedin primarily, I also have an account within my professional organisation’s independent group. This enables me to take... -
Mark Monaghan made a comment
1. I am in the process of updating my own branding information which looks at safeguarding and undertaking social work services for both the statutory and private sectors.
2. Defining my target audience, comes from being online with Linkedin primarily, I also have an account within my professional organisation’s independent group. This enables me to...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I live by KPI's in my work role, I never thought about how to consider use KPI's for social media......Light bulb moment!!
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I built my first two small companies on Linkedin. Linkedin is key in my area of work and how I create visibility. It is also vital for sharing practice initiatives and ideas.
-
Mark Monaghan replied to Janhavi Rai
For me engaging is having a discussion learning from those around you and sharing views. Broadcasting is when you are usually telling someone something.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I stopped using Twitter ages ago until I read about the volume, and the power of connections. You have to watch that your not trolled etc but apart from that its really useful.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
This was really useful, I felt I employed some of the strategies within my professional life, although I didn't have methods for formally checking my brand. I think I will start looking at this on a quarterly basis to see if it is actually staying on point and relevant.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Very useful especially as to creating data to work out which platforms are more useful.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Hi all, sorry for starting late, I was finishing other courses and putting an application to university together. I hope the course has gone well for you all.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Hi all, I'm Mark a social care professional, wanting to learn a bit more about social media. I hope it can help me develop professional networking and branding.
Good luck all.
Mark
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
The misguided belief in the Fuhrer and Nazism on the deluded basis that Jews were the basis of why Germany was in such a poor economic position, meant that this abhorrent crimes were justified by the Germans that took part in these atrocities.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
It appears the Jews were ostracized and displaced further within society on many levels. Both the Germans and Polish in particular at this point.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Very useful in reaffirming some things that I knew already.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
My plan is straightforward as in process I dont work with too many formats as linkedin has usually been good for me
I didnt over the tasks I'd complete as they are RAG rated and obvious to me although possibly not to others. I didnt want to make it something it isn't. -
Mark Monaghan made a comment
This guy is spot on!! This is how you connect and enrich peoples lives.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I have a network developed on LinkedIn. It takes s lot of work to get it going and then keeping it up to date and relevant. Reading Keith Ferrazzi's Never Eat Alone was monumental. A golden plus would be to contact both in and outside of your industry, that way your get all kinds of potential relationships. Anyone on LinkedIn who wants to connect get in...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
LinkedIn and Twitter do enough for me to be honest.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I built my first business just on LinkedIn. It kept me working and has enabled me to take a variety of opportunities.
-
Twitter can be useful for showcasing your knowledge. Its important not to get involved in any negative content though.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Keeping it up to date and ensuring regular contact with your network is important. On LinkedIn posting articles can also gain good traffic and highlight your experience.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Avoiding the buzzwords and personalizing your content is vital.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I'm looking for further gems to ensure I'm getting maximum exposure online.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I keep my profile pretty much up to date. I could look at trying to secure more recent recommendations from satisfied customers. What I really learned this week was to be careful how twitter and social media comments and discussions could be interpreted.
-
@OnyenkachiKingsleyAnumata hi, having a clear definition of what you provide and any successes or specific areas you have worked in. I know about networking though so if I can help in any way drop me a message. Good luck Mark
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Getting recommendations is very useful as is keeping it updated.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
It kept saying chose another option. Not sure if I was wrong or not. It seemed straight forward enough.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I'm generally very careful about debates as they can indeed be misconstrued. I have had ex employers bully me into trying to take a post down that wasnt even about them. I would always advise caution.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I have separate accounts but as a registered professional I'm always mindful what I write whichever forum I'm in.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I'd never heard of duckduckgo, on checking it came up with my social work degree and LinkedIn page. I'm happy enough with that.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Hi I'm Mark a social work professional in the UK. The only issue I had once was when I left an employer and they asked me to remove a tweet. As I felt it was a justified comment, and didnt bring their organisation into disrepute I refused.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I have a social media within my field, I'm more known for the organisations I work with and my experience, rather than my online presence. I'm seeking to change this as I want to diversify my career.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Hi I'm Mark, a social work professional, writer and consultant. I'm looking to learn about personal branding and improving my online presence.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I'm starting an MA in Criminology in September, so there was a lot of valuable information on this course, which I can put to good use.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
The three step model and interweaving were the best things I have learnt on this course. I have to admit, I switched off considerably in this last week as I didn't understand the equation or motivational stuff. I don't use it myself so therefore I passed it by. For me it wasn't relevant.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I have a growth mindset as I enjoy learning and thinking about new things.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
This was too complicated for me, I'm not enjoying this week as much as the previous weeks.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
For me its to rest your mind, do something else and try to think positively. As long as I try hard enough, things work out as they do and will.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I know I need 7/ 8 hours a night. At the weekends I work better at night and then sleep later in the morning. This tends to work for me.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
This didn't really work for me, I would rather use other strategies and coping mechanisms like positive thinking.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Very useful, thanks.
-
Mark Monaghan replied to Maria _
I believe the point was that the burdens that we carry around with us need to be off-loaded or compartmentalised. Making speaking with partners, friends, colleagues or tutors could assist with the offloading. I may be wrong but that's what I got from it.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I agree with Ruyi I go quiet, introverted and stay away from people. In respect of Andrew's point I go the other way and actually go to bed as I have to sleep. Music, exercise and reading something not work related can help. As can baths in the dark.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I swear by the pomodoro technique, short pieces of work chunking them together with limited breaks really works for me. If I finish a task quicker than expected I either have a longer break or bring the next task forward and eventually finish earlier.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Like David, I'm fairly positive and realise that I cant do everything well. If I apply myself and as the tutor indicated if its important enough, you will (and need to) find the time.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I'm too tired.
Its been a long day (one of my classic sayings).
I feel guilty for not spending time with my wife. -
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Procrastination usually occurs for me when I feel like I haven't read enough and think I'll just read or get one more article. Being specific on what your reading for the assignment to hand is vital. I like the idea of putting your phone away.
It almost feels like study should be treated like a paid job...
-
Agreed! I can be exactly the same.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I really like the three step model, it will sharpen my thinking and hopefully assist in studying when I start in September!
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Interweaving was probably the most interesting bit for me as I hadn't done it before. Good course lots of ideas to consider and implement.
-
Mark Monaghan replied to David Gray
Thanks David, I usually use pen and paper planners, but at work we have to use online calendars so you've made a very useful suggestion that I will look at. BTW, what are you studying if you don't mind me asking? I'm going back to University to study an MA in Criminology.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I use a smart method for my professional life, so I understood this. I do understand Aleksandra's point though for some people it can look like a jumbled schedule. I think it's vital to have something and to keep it to times.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I like how she gets to the exam early, (I couldn't do an hour before but 30 minutes would be good). I also like the fact that she's hydrated and brings a banana (Things I wish I had thought of, previously). I like the idea of the two minute break if you have time and she tries to answer all the questions.
I wouldn't suggest the last minute reviewing,...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I don't think there are exams on the course I am going onto. However for me the clear approach is to know how much time I have and how many questions there are. I use a chess analogy I play the initial moves quickly if I know them, and give a precursory overview to them. I move onto the middle game (tackling the harder questions). I check the time and finally...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Managing the clock and ensuring you show a clearly thought out and structured answer.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I've always generally preferred to study on my own. I feel that studying with others could be useful but it depends on the group dynamic.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Flashcards, timelines, spidegraphs, anything pictorial with colour greatly assists.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Generally the night time as I work full time presently, at the weekends I tend to move it to the morning and have about three blocks on the saturday and four on a sunday, (up to 2 hours per block).
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Interleaving and revise actively and often are key points for me. As is reading widely, and researching around the area.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
This course is really useful as it opens up my mind to different ways of learning. I wish I had it as an undergraduate.
-
me neither! I'm just going back to study 17 years out.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I agree with Jane, I had no idea that it went back so far...............I am looking forward to next week!!
-
Agreed!
-
I had to read into Nazism for a previous course, they the Nazis (as do the Alt- Right now) read a lot of historical information from religion to human ideology to philosophy. I understand that they went back to the works of people like Blatvatsky who used Theosophy and brought in theories of race, alongside occult and other theorems that they may consider...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
This shows the power of words and how a falsely bias diatribe can to a section of a society be believed and acted upon. Very reprehensible with no indication of any weight or back up (because there wasnt any). It makes me realise how my family felt as Catholics with the segregation of a whole section of society.
-
Mark Monaghan replied to Haydn Blackey
@HaydnBlackey thanks you've answered a question that I was pondering on. Why did he turn against the Jews. The idea of converting the Jews appears very plausible (although I'm no expert!) Thanks again.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I too am starting late due to the bank holiday, yesterday. I'm looking forward to this week in strengthening my understanding.
I hope you all enjoy it!
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
This was a fantastic course that gave me a wealth of learning discussion and understanding about my ancestors. The material was first class and superb. The videos were great as were the students who discussed what could be difficult issues sensitively and respectfully. Good luck with whatever you chose to study next. I now have a lot more clarity on what my...
-
Mark Monaghan replied to M Mack
Good question! I wasn't sure who the Jewish collective was.
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Very interesting deconstruction of the language, useful for really understanding the issues and like others have said I didn't realise it went so far back in time.
-
I too have some interest in linguistics and semiotics. I also didn't realise that antisemitism was an attempt to intellectualise the hatred.
-
@JaneSaunte and me!
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
Hate is indeed not innate, in my work the hatred I have seen has been via socialisation and indoctrination. Grooming and targeting those that be vulnerable or even disposed. Religion, homophobia, race are all areas where the differences that are identified can create in-out groups. This can be a catalyst to create and maintain false ideologies, thus building...
-
Mark Monaghan made a comment
I look forward to some interesting learning with colleagues.
