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Being of Service and the Need for Self-Care
In the latest post, Neil writes about the opportunity to work with Crisis Text Line and reflects on the concept of being of service to others, and how it requires self-care and self-awareness to avoid creation of unhealthy co-dependencies. Drawing on insights from his book ‘Encounters with Life and Death,’ he explores how true education transformation should begin with creating space for self-care and fostering working conditions that enable people to show up and be of genuine service every day.
Join Neil in this exploration of how prioritizing self-care is essential for providing meaningful service to others.
Navigating government channels: Our path to piloting a programme with the Gauteng Department of Education
The Diverse, Integrated Beauty of Human Intelligence
In his newest blog post entitled ‘The Diverse, Integrated Beauty of Human Intelligence’, Neil proposes that we need to embrace and nurture our full human capability, which is distributed throughout our whole body, and rethink the purpose of education accordingly. He often likes to reflect on the diverse and integrated nature of human intelligence, and how it is often misunderstood or neglected by education systems.
Book annoucement! Encounters with Life and Death
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
OER Policy Case Studies: The Seychelles
The Diverse, Integrated Beauty of Human Intelligence
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.
The Ghost Town of San Jose
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.
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