My Bitcoin teaching approach

[Leviathan.007]

I have some suggestions as someone who already did some teachings at my university for a few months about bitcoin and investment skills. Since the students can have different levels of knowledge of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, there can be some students who don't know a word about it. So, You can start with the basics of investing and why we need to invest, and then you can start with different investment options and markets and why we chose bitcoin. I suggest you do not get into the technical-related stuff like understanding the mempool and hashing algorithms because this can be boring for the students.

[killerfrost]

Although the facilities are still very limited, the lecturer only provided materials and explanations for us to visualize when we learned about the programming language Pascal, C +, and although it was difficult to understand, everyone was very serious with the knowledge from the teacher. the test takes place on paper, and if you make a mistake in a certain symbol, the test will not be accepted, I think the difficult physical conditions also make the motivation to study more attentive, so feel free to convey what you already know to those students.

[SatoPrincess]

I think it will be bitcoin would fit in well if you were an economics teacher. You can talk to the economics teacher at your school if he/she is interested in introducing bitcoin as a currency in her class, but then again if the teacher doesn’t understand what bitcoin is, there may be misleading information taught to the students. A better idea would be for you to be invited to speak to the class.

[uchegod-21]

. A better idea would be for you to be invited to speak to the class.

This will be a better idea. Doing it as an extra curriculum activity.
When I was in high school, there's a day set aside as a social activity day, usually Fridays. This day, the students come up with different activities as debates, dramas, poems presentation, paper presentations. If such a day exists in your school, it will be a nice opportunity to lecture the students about bitcoin. This time it will not be only your class but the whole students and also your fellow teachers who are interested, that will benefit from it.

[jhonjhon]

It's great to hear you have time to educate them on bitcoin. I recommend that you do that in your spare time since, based on what I've read, you've been assigned as a computer science instructor. I believe that you should educate them more about computers or, if you have any spare gadgets or laptops that represent computers, show them how to run them. So that pupils do not fall behind in technological usage. What you have to do is make them familiarize themselves with bitcoin and provide the basic information that they need to know. I believe that if they are trained and learn how to use the technology or computer, that's the time that you are going to explain all the benefits on how you can earn or make a profit through the use of bitcoin. 

[Smartvirus]

It's a noble idea to want to integrate a bitcoin teaching plan in your educating curriculum. This is surely an innovation that isn't very much seen and for a reason. As someone that have been schooled in Africa and have been part of the formation process of students in the past, its not always in the best interest of the schools board to divert from the scheme to a scheme of your own. Curriculums for different classes are always designed based on what is expected of students in certain  grades to be thought and I'm pretty sure bitcoin haven't featured yet, looking at the fact that, cryptocurrency isn't accepted in many African nations yet but, they might allow teachings on blockchain technology.

As much as I admire the plan, it would to some extent disrupt the intent of the system but in some way, it might aid the students not to be so traditional on a system that is being out dated. New information have to be brought in the schools system and pulling this off means, you've got to go the extra length of not disrupting normal lecture time or curriculum but still, find the time to inform these students of the cryptocurrency or bitcoin innovation around them. Most of us are behind in these because we never knew, it wasn't thought in our schools and as such, you would be opening there minds to new developments and being aware of there societies.

Perhaps an extra class or lesson plan could be used to design a lecture period and using of projectors with pointers could fill in for the absence of computers. You have to see a way of being more practical about it and I'll advice yiu start from the basics, perhaps a summary of the history of money and how bitcoin came into the picture to mitigate for certain difficulties. Then, you could start explaining what bitcoin truly is, stands for, how it's used, the networks involved and how it has evolved over the years. Just take things slowly enough and ensure they get to digest the informations in each lesson before moving over to a new lesson.

I'll like to see some progress on this!

[SatoPrincess]

. A better idea would be for you to be invited to speak to the class.

This will be a better idea. Doing it as an extra curriculum activity.
When I was in high school, there's a day set aside as a social activity day, usually Fridays. This day, the students come up with different activities as debates, dramas, poems presentation, paper presentations. If such a day exists in your school, it will be a nice opportunity to lecture the students about bitcoin. This time it will not be only your class but the whole students and also your fellow teachers who are interested, that will benefit from it.

Yes, the same when I was in secondary school we had jet clubs which was an extracurricular activity but was something students took pride in and participated wholeheartedly. They even organized events and competitions. If OP can make the subject interesting and fun enough for the students to enjoy then he can be able to succeed.

[JohnBitCo]

I have some suggestions as someone who already did some teachings at my university for a few months about bitcoin and investment skills. Since the students can have different levels of knowledge of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, there can be some students who don't know a word about it. So, You can start with the basics of investing and why we need to invest, and then you can start with different investment options and markets and why we chose bitcoin. I suggest you do not get into the technical-related stuff like understanding the mempool and hashing algorithms because this can be boring for the students.

Why would you emphasize on investment when teaching about bitcoin?

Why not tell the students about blockchain technology and teach them how to develop smart contracts and how does stuff like staking, and mining work. Let's not ask students to invest in the crypto as then their focus will be only on earning and not on learning.

[The Cryptovator]

The best initiative so far. Bitcoin technology is somehow related to the computing system, so it's a part of computer science. If you teach your students about Bitcoin technology then it's fine and you are helping Bitcoin adaption. Your student would learn everything related to Bitcoin from the beginning perfectly. It will be a good focus on Bitcoin technology and how cryptocurrency works, storing crypto and crypto scams as well. Just give them a better experience and introduce with the forum.

[Sterbens]

A good teacher is when you show your seriousness in implementing knowledge. Be creative in areas that make it easier for students to understand what you are saying. I think your efforts have been commendable because honestly I am also a teacher at a school, but the degree was not attached because the pandemic made me quit. My hope is in your current job, which is to provide students with basic knowledge regarding the world of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. Hopefully the learning process goes smoothly, let us know the progress at a later date if it has been realized.

[Leviathan.007]

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Why would you emphasize on investment when teaching about bitcoin?

Why not tell the students about blockchain technology and teach them how to develop smart contracts and how does stuff like staking, and mining work. Let's not ask students to invest in the crypto as then their focus will be only on earning and not on learning.

First before start talking about any asset, including bitcoin they have to understand the basics of investing otherwise they would start doing emotional actions like panic sell or greedy buying with closed eyes which can be risky for them.
As I said this can be an option to talk about technical stuff like how the mining works, smart contracts, etc ... but you should consider the knowledge level of the students, for me when I was speaking about it in my undercity where people have a higher level of education they didn't understand most part of speech, now for the students who are in lower education level this cannot be a good idea to make it hard for them to understand.

[uneng]

I don't know what to expect from the students, any suggestions will be appreciated.

If you can provide more details and informations about your job, the environment and the people involved on it, you could ask for donations in order to acquire new computers for the school. I think it's too problematic and maybe even expensive to borrow it, so buying is the best alternative thinking on long run. It's absurd to imagine a computer science teacher doesn't have access to computers during his classe, neither the students, as that should be the basic tool disponible for everyone for increasing the effectiveness of the content taught at its maximum. That must be a big challenge for you, Pokapoka124.

[isaac_clarke22]

I had studied IT course and I wish my university at least gave a thought on adding blockchain programming in our curriculum. Not even CS courses in here do those, but I wish it was offered back in the days. I could have been able to build my own blockchain apps and build my portfolio in a.... unique way and not just a generic web apps that has been done by developers.
If I may suggest something to the OP, try to do a little bit of a teaching in application as well since learning just in theory is not just the only way to learn stuffs generally. You'll be borrowing computers anyway, so I think that would be possible.
Good luck to your teaching, OP!

[Kasabus]

Wondering what I'm doing here? To give a little back story, I have been assigned to a secondary school (high school for those in the United States) for my national youth service as part of the  mandatory one-year programme for graduates of tertiary institutions. I have been assigned as computer science teacher for the senior class in a school where there are no computers. I guess the students are expected to learn only theory and let their imagination do the rest. I want to give the students a different experience other than the one they are used to. I'm a Bitcoin guy, I wear a Bitcoin shirt to work. I'm practical about bitcoin and want to integrate Bitcoin and crypto as topics in my teaching practice. I am preparing a course outline and borrowed some beginner topics from bitcointalk. I will be borrowing computers from nearby centers for class projects when the time comes. I don't know what to expect from the students, any suggestions will be appreciated.

If you can make your bitcoin teaching approach more fun and interesting, the students will certainly develop more interest too in learning from you. Bitcoin is quite broad to start but if you can teach the students in a very simple way that will make them understand and become interactive, that way you can expect that there is learning happening. It would be better to use technology to make them understand more, but since there is no computer around, then you have to be more resourceful so they can picture out and make their imagination become wild to discover new things.

[Asiska02]

It is good to have such in mind for the students. Letting the students know more about what’s outside the wall of the school is a very nice and welcome initiative. It will make them prepare for the future after school and what they are going to encounter along the way. Having the knowledge of bitcoin at this point is a plus for them to broaden their horizon. I wish you all the best as you embark on this selfless service.

[SatoPrincess]

I have some suggestions as someone who already did some teachings at my university for a few months about bitcoin and investment skills. Since the students can have different levels of knowledge of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, there can be some students who don't know a word about it. So, You can start with the basics of investing and why we need to invest, and then you can start with different investment options and markets and why we chose bitcoin. I suggest you do not get into the technical-related stuff like understanding the mempool and hashing algorithms because this can be boring for the students.

Why would you emphasize on investment when teaching about bitcoin?

Why not tell the students about blockchain technology and teach them how to develop smart contracts and how does stuff like staking, and mining work. Let's not ask students to invest in the crypto as then their focus will be only on earning and not on learning.

Starting with investment options will be a terrible start, you’re teaching teens who are in a curious age where they want to explore. You can’t start by telling them they can make money off bitcoin, the second you do that they think bitcoin is a get rich quick scheme. They can get the wrong idea and start buying shitcoins in hopes of getting rich.

[milewilda]

I have some suggestions as someone who already did some teachings at my university for a few months about bitcoin and investment skills. Since the students can have different levels of knowledge of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, there can be some students who don't know a word about it. So, You can start with the basics of investing and why we need to invest, and then you can start with different investment options and markets and why we chose bitcoin. I suggest you do not get into the technical-related stuff like understanding the mempool and hashing algorithms because this can be boring for the students.

Why would you emphasize on investment when teaching about bitcoin?

Why not tell the students about blockchain technology and teach them how to develop smart contracts and how does stuff like staking, and mining work. Let's not ask students to invest in the crypto as then their focus will be only on earning and not on learning.

Starting with investment options will be a terrible start, you’re teaching teens who are in a curious age where they want to explore. You can’t start by telling them they can make money off bitcoin, the second you do that they think bitcoin is a get rich quick scheme. They can get the wrong idea and start buying shitcoins in hopes of getting rich.

When teaching someone and specially with that kind of particular age then explain everything and you shouldnt really just focused on how to make money because that would really be able to create
false or wrong idea in its true essence of existence which we know that this isnt something in focus on how to make money but rather to be a digital currency which is decentralized
and anonymous or simply its utility would really be the important thing to be pictured out or to be explain.Of course you would need to stick with the basics for it to be easy to understand.

[CaVO32]

It is good to have such in mind for the students. Letting the students know more about what’s outside the wall of the school is a very nice and welcome initiative. It will make them prepare for the future after school and what they are going to encounter along the way. Having the knowledge of bitcoin at this point is a plus for them to broaden their horizon. I wish you all the best as you embark on this selfless service.

Also, most students will appreciate the OP's initiative to extend his teaching not only on theoretical part but at least give an example with the current scenario that we are facing today. They will be encouraged to listen to him because this is what we have today. At least, orient them for what's to come in their life. Because sooner or later, they will encounter the crypto market, maybe outside their school. So at least, they have idea on what to do when they face this market.

[Rockstarguy]

Their are so many things for you to introduce to them about bitcoin , atleast the basic things you need to teqch them. Make them understand that bitcoin is not a money making machine that can make one to be rich within a short time. Also, teaching them the risk behind Bitcoin and how to manage risk. It is also important to teach them how to avoid scams as young bitcoiner, their are many ways beginners can be scammed , from what you have experienced from scammers you should be able to teach them. Give them lesson how to secure wallets and how to keep seed phrase in the proper way. This are some of the important things they neeed to know about bitcoin.

[Franctoshi]

This is not a bad idea since it's something you want to devote your time and self to do , but it will be nice too if you put the management of the school in the know and about you're intention to impact such knowledge to the student.

I suggest in the process of teaching the students the computer, To draw more of their attention to BTC you should find a way to reference Blockchain technology and BTC in some of your topics.