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The Ghost Town of San Jose

In his latest blog post, 'The Ghost Town of San Jose,' Neil shares poignant observations from his recent visit to the heart of Silicon Valley. Despite its status as a tech hub, Neil describes a city that seems to have lost its soul amidst visible neglect and growing homelessness—issues that starkly contrast with the immense wealth generated in the area.

👉 Read Neil’s full insights and explore how we can better humanize our systems of learning.

False promises about AI in education

Neil Butcher offers a thought-provoking perspective on the hype around AI transforming education. In this post, he reflects on using AI writing tools and their productivity benefits. However, he's sceptical of bold claims that AI will radically overhaul learning systems. This insightful critique challenges conventional thinking on EdTech.

👉 Read Neil's full post and join the conversation join the conversation #EducationReform #AI #EdTech #DeepLearning #LearningExperience

Encounters with Life and Death Personal reflections on a journey through manipulations and attachments

Book annoucement! Encounters with Life and Death

We are excited to announce that Neil's new book, Encounters with Life and Death, is now available for free download.
In this book, Neil takes us on a journey through various experiences from his life, both personal and professional, and shares how they have influenced his perspective on what it means to be human. He reflects on the importance of these experiences and how they have helped him deepen his relationship with his own humanity. 🔗 Look out for his first post and join the conversation #NeilButcher #PersonalReflections #Attachments #SelfAwareness #PhysicalWellbeing #EducationReform #SelfLove #SpiritualJourney

Redefining Success: The Social Impact Path of Kids Collab

“You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down.” - Mary Pickford. Five years ago, Kids Collab embarked on a journey fueled by a passion for children's well-being and a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of play. While our mission was clear, our approach was not!
Little did we anticipate the twists and turns this path would take us on, leading to unexpected discoveries, a number of 'failures', learnings, and profound shifts in our approach. Take a look at our second blog..

Announcement! Upcoming series on open licensing in early literacy publishing!

Get ready for our upcoming series on open licensing in early literacy publishing! We'll explore the power of open licensing, share practical tips, and highlight inspiring stories. Don't miss out on valuable insights for educators, creators, and learners! 🔗 Keep an eye out for our first post and join the conversation! #OpenLicensing #OpenLicensingMadePlain #OpenLicensingInEducation, #OpenLicensingSeries, #EarlyLiteracy, #OER #CreativeCommons

Kids Collab's Early Strides into Open Education

Kids Collab is thrilled to invite you on an incredible journey as we share our story in our upcoming blog series: "Reflections on our pathway to Open Education." 📚✨ In our very first post, "Kids Collab's Early Strides into Open Education," we take you back to where it all began – a friendship forged over a love for sports, travel, and, of course, children! From those early days of dreaming big, to conducting research in Melbourne, Australia, we share the ups and downs that paved the way for Kids Collab.

Book publication: ‘Does Distance Education in the Developing Context Need More Research? Building Practice into Theory’

Research can have a transformative impact on any field, and distance education is no exception. The recently published book 'Does Distance Education in the Developing Context Need More Research? Building Practice into Theory' is a critical addition to the distance education research literature.

Starting the Story for More Children on International Day of Education

International Day of Education "To invest in people, prioritize education" - 24 January 2024

Today we celebrate International Day of Education. We are joining The World Bank by using #StartTheStory to highlight the pivotal power that books, stories, and reading materials have in transforming lives and building better futures.

Learners sitting in a classroom engaging with a teacher

Policy Complexity and the Case for Openness in Education Systems

Despite the best policy efforts, education systems have often been characterized by closed knowledge systems, narrow conceptions of success and achievement, and a failure to fully empower teachers as facilitators of learning. Our recently published paper argues that, although these issues may have multiple causes, a critical problem is that many education systems are inhibited by complex policy environments that inadvertently encumber meaningful learning and generate educational closure.

Celebrating Reading: Supporting the Foundations of Book Provision

Celebrate International Literacy Day by uncovering the foundations of book provision! Join us in ensuring no more books are lost forever. Visit the Early Learning Resource Network for more info.