My Bitcoin teaching approach

[hyudien]

I appreciate your seriousness in providing learning to the point of being willing to sacrifice to borrow a computer to provide knowledge that will change the mindset of young people and future generations. I hope what you do can really have a positive value and bear sweet fruit in the future.

You teach the fundamentals of Bitcoin to the generations who will lead the next 20 years, representing our hope that we couldn't do where we live. Therefore do good.

[romero121]

When I was in my school days I remember how I was taught. The curriculum is covered within the specific timeline and we don't know why we studied those topics. Everything is completely connected to the scoring of marks rather than understanding its real life usage. So, I request OP to teach the students how these cryptocurrencies are getting used around. In specific the teaching will be more effective when the use cases are well explained, because in school education we never know where we'll implement what we've learnt.

[Ahli38]

When I was in my school days I remember how I was taught. The curriculum is covered within the specific timeline and we don't know why we studied those topics. Everything is completely connected to the scoring of marks rather than understanding its real life usage. So, I request OP to teach the students how these cryptocurrencies are getting used around. In specific the teaching will be more effective when the use cases are well explained, because in school education we never know where we'll implement what we've learnt.

yeah that's a great idea. because that's how I felt when I was in school.

knowing the usefulness of what is learned is very important so that it can give a little motivational boost to students because they will know that what they learn will be very useful in the future.

[darewaller]

As long as you learn basics of things, that is all that you can do. What people need to understand is that not every nation is rich enough the same way, computers are very expensive things if you are living in a poor nation, maybe you imagine that everyone has computers and it is such a common commodity in the world but the reality is that computers are still rare resources for most smaller nations.

In that case making sure that kids still learn about computers becomes a big task, since you can't get your hands on computers that easily, even personal level let alone getting one for each kid, it becomes a bit of a difficulty to teach them how to use it as well.

[DoublerHunter]

When I was in my school days I remember how I was taught. The curriculum is covered within the specific timeline and we don't know why we studied those topics. Everything is completely connected to the scoring of marks rather than understanding its real life usage. So, I request OP to teach the students how these cryptocurrencies are getting used around. In specific the teaching will be more effective when the use cases are well explained, because in school education we never know where we'll implement what we've learnt.

yeah that's a great idea. because that's how I felt when I was in school.

knowing the usefulness of what is learned is very important so that it can give a little motivational boost to students because they will know that what they learn will be very useful in the future.

^ Probably some of them are not interested in this because they don't have an interest when it comes to financial matters.
In the good side, this is very helpful to them that at an early stage of them they learn about BTC, if all teachers will do the same by the OP, people will truly understand what is the real meaning of BTC and how it will work and also the reason why BTC existed. We must be thankful to OP and we hope people like him should be rewarded soon those students.

[lionheart78]

When I was in my school days I remember how I was taught. The curriculum is covered within the specific timeline and we don't know why we studied those topics.

Probably you didn't listen enough that is why you are confused and same thing will happen if OP do not integrate BTC learning according to his subject matters carefully.

Everything is completely connected to the scoring of marks rather than understanding its real life usage.

Aside from scoring marks, the current curriculum of a student is connected to its next curriculum so deviating too much from what is given will only confuse students and possibly build a weaker foundation in that area.  I am not against teaching BTC but there is always a proper place and time for everything.  So I request OP to properly integrate the BTC learning according to the curriculum he is teaching.  If he can't then better abandon the idea of using the time scheduled for learning the laid out subject curriculum.  Better to do it separately and probably it is better to request an extracurricular activity so OP can tackle BTC learning separately, for example creating a school club for it.

[Rengga Jati]

Appreciate this effort.
I can imagine how bad the students' experience of learning computer but there is no computer. Because that was also my experience when I ma in the Junior and also Senior High school. So, it will be gone after leaving the class 
Well, actually that is a good idea when you want to integrate Bitcoin and also crypto into your class. But what to pay attention to is:
- Are your students ready for this?
- Bring them with something very general and easy to accept, moreover they are new and also in such kind of condition
- Don't think too much expectation because sometimes students are unpredictable and they may like much or even dislike much
- Try to use certain approach that can attract their intention, moreover attract them to at least listen to your explanation.
This may be not easy, but you can evaluate of what you are doing.
But the fact that you should rbing your own computer and prepare all of it,t his is too much

[nur rochid]

When I was in my school days I remember how I was taught. The curriculum is covered within the specific timeline and we don't know why we studied those topics. Everything is completely connected to the scoring of marks rather than understanding its real life usage. So, I request OP to teach the students how these cryptocurrencies are getting used around. In specific the teaching will be more effective when the use cases are well explained, because in school education we never know where we'll implement what we've learnt.

yeah that's a great idea. because that's how I felt when I was in school.

knowing the usefulness of what is learned is very important so that it can give a little motivational boost to students because they will know that what they learn will be very useful in the future.

^ Probably some of them are not interested in this because they don't have an interest when it comes to financial matters.
In the good side, this is very helpful to them that at an early stage of them they learn about BTC, if all teachers will do the same by the OP, people will truly understand what is the real meaning of BTC and how it will work and also the reason why BTC existed. We must be thankful to OP and we hope people like him should be rewarded soon those students.

In the past, memorization was a mandatory menu for every curriculum. but only a few teach the science of enrichment. therefore the motor nerves of the brain are less able to develop. just like when we teach bitcoin, of course starting from theory to real practice must be given, because that way it will be easier to understand and develop, for example we are only limited to investment, it is hoped that our students can trade, so that there is an increase in students

[Ziskinberg]

I'd see your passion OP for teaching Bitcoin pushes you to something that I can't really imagine. it is actually hard when you are teaching computers if your students don't have any of it in front of them nor even have a single/basic knowledge of how to operate it. Bitcoin and blockchain technology are technical and somewhat hard for them to appreciate it as they are not techy enough. You can't expect this to be an easy job for you as surely it takes longer but I hope you make it and I believe that.

[KennyR]

When I was in my school days I remember how I was taught. The curriculum is covered within the specific timeline and we don't know why we studied those topics. Everything is completely connected to the scoring of marks rather than understanding its real life usage. So, I request OP to teach the students how these cryptocurrencies are getting used around. In specific the teaching will be more effective when the use cases are well explained, because in school education we never know where we'll implement what we've learnt.

yeah that's a great idea. because that's how I felt when I was in school.

knowing the usefulness of what is learned is very important so that it can give a little motivational boost to students because they will know that what they learn will be very useful in the future.

^ Probably some of them are not interested in this because they don't have an interest when it comes to financial matters.
In the good side, this is very helpful to them that at an early stage of them they learn about BTC, if all teachers will do the same by the OP, people will truly understand what is the real meaning of BTC and how it will work and also the reason why BTC existed. We must be thankful to OP and we hope people like him should be rewarded soon those students.

In the past, memorization was a mandatory menu for every curriculum. but only a few teach the science of enrichment. therefore the motor nerves of the brain are less able to develop. just like when we teach bitcoin, of course starting from theory to real practice must be given, because that way it will be easier to understand and develop, for example we are only limited to investment, it is hoped that our students can trade, so that there is an increase in students

During those days it is quite complicated to make students understand the concepts and the underlying process involved. Nowadays technology have made it easier and students were able to understand through the visual learning contents available for everything. So, now students have moved from the memorizing learning methodologies to understanding the concept and experimenting it.

[Viscore]

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.

You can't expect for your students to grasp things easily about bitcoin because all they know is fiat, and bitcoin is still strange for them knowing they don't have the technology to have an access for the latest inventions. However, if you can teach them the potentials of bitcoin and all its advantages and disadvantages compared to fiat, that way they will start to understand bitcoin. But presentation of bitcoin from computers should be more visible for them so that the learning will be more effective.

[Ahli38]

When I was in my school days I remember how I was taught. The curriculum is covered within the specific timeline and we don't know why we studied those topics. Everything is completely connected to the scoring of marks rather than understanding its real life usage. So, I request OP to teach the students how these cryptocurrencies are getting used around. In specific the teaching will be more effective when the use cases are well explained, because in school education we never know where we'll implement what we've learnt.

yeah that's a great idea. because that's how I felt when I was in school.

knowing the usefulness of what is learned is very important so that it can give a little motivational boost to students because they will know that what they learn will be very useful in the future.

^ Probably some of them are not interested in this because they don't have an interest when it comes to financial matters.
In the good side, this is very helpful to them that at an early stage of them they learn about BTC, if all teachers will do the same by the OP, people will truly understand what is the real meaning of BTC and how it will work and also the reason why BTC existed. We must be thankful to OP and we hope people like him should be rewarded soon those students.

In the past, memorization was a mandatory menu for every curriculum. but only a few teach the science of enrichment. therefore the motor nerves of the brain are less able to develop. just like when we teach bitcoin, of course starting from theory to real practice must be given, because that way it will be easier to understand and develop, for example we are only limited to investment, it is hoped that our students can trade, so that there is an increase in students

During those days it is quite complicated to make students understand the concepts and the underlying process involved. Nowadays technology have made it easier and students were able to understand through the visual learning contents available for everything. So, now students have moved from the memorizing learning methodologies to understanding the concept and experimenting it.

Yeaa ...
Teaching today is greatly helped by the development of technology.
if first when the teacher explains the lesson, our eyes will read a book explained by the teacher.

but now for a teacher can use a projector screen / infocus or the like. so that when explaining all the students leaked onto the screen. new to explaining bitcoin. then when we give an example and receive bitcoin it will be easy because it is displayed on the screen directly.
only when the school is equipped with a special computer classroom. it becomes much easier.

Teaching methods will now effectively maximize maximizing existing technology.
different from when we were in school. we learn by boredom. because every day have to read books and books.

[Gyfts]

You seem to be approaching the education from a technical perspective and I'd agree that's important, but I'd also implement basic economic theory into the discussion; some teachings that might include decentralization as it relates to the economy would be useful.

Bitcoin is a currency, after all. The technical hurdle is one to overcome, but it seems as if most people don't understand why an economic system rooted in decentralization would be more favorable for economic growth than a system of top-down government control.

[amishmanish]

I have also taught undergrads, I always believe that education system needs to evolve with the dynamics of society around. Books often become outdate and useless and overtime. Its very important that teaches acknowledge this and ensure that students are imparted knowledge of relevant topics. I appreciate your effort and I will suggest you that you should start systematically writing a book on How and what to to teach kids about bitcoin and I am sure your book will help other teachers in future. Maybe you will become a reknown teacher of bitcoin.

[Maestro75]

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.

Teaching a subject is not necessarily because someone studied it in school. It is a matter of passion. Anyone can teach bitcoin provided they have the passion for it and know it. The op has been here a long time to know how to relate the basics of bitcoin to outsiders. I have read his posts in the past and I know it will not be a problem downloading what he knows to the high school students. It is not a difficult thing to do.

[Nhebu]

I appreciate your seriousness in providing learning to the point of being willing to sacrifice to borrow a computer to provide knowledge that will change the mindset of young people and future generations. I hope what you do can really have a positive value and bear sweet fruit in the future.

You teach the fundamentals of Bitcoin to the generations who will lead the next 20 years, representing our hope that we couldn't do where we live. Therefore do good.

Actually, the good thing nowadays is that people are becoming interested when it comes to dynamic revolution of finance. The young generations give their enthusiasm about economics and financial stability. That is why it is more easy to teach young generation about cryptocurrency.

It is more interested if he can teach in remote areas in Africa and Middle East. Those people who cannot understand cryptocurrency much so that we can share to them the beauty of cryptocurrency not just in financial stuffs but in technological adaption.

[buwaytress]

Think there are plenty of examples you could look at from the global South in teaching them about IT without the hardware. And I think there is where you gain the most useful impact, when you teach and equip them with practical skills to use IT -- not Bitcoin.

Tell them about Bitcoin as part of economics, maybe even politics, I'd say. And Bitcoin algorithm and security as part of computer engineering. But that's jumping way ahead of yourself and them to seriously teach them about Bitcoin when they don't even understand how to access the internet (assuming so if the school doesn't even have computers).

[bangjoe]

I'd see your passion OP for teaching Bitcoin pushes you to something that I can't really imagine. it is actually hard when you are teaching computers if your students don't have any of it in front of them nor even have a single/basic knowledge of how to operate it. Bitcoin and blockchain technology are technical and somewhat hard for them to appreciate it as they are not techy enough. You can't expect this to be an easy job for you as surely it takes longer but I hope you make it and I believe that.

Indeed, learning with theory is a bit difficult to explain basic things about bitcoin. And it's true that teaching about bitcoin will be easier if it is taught while operating a computer and practicing it directly. But it should not be a significant obstacle as long as we are serious about doing it, but maybe the risk will be longer in order to understand what we are teaching.

[pawanjain]

That's fantastic. The mere thinking that you are keen on making your students learn more about technology shows how good you are as a person.
There are many courses online that you can refer to and include it in your program.

Can you recommend some of these online courses you think might be useful. Thank you.

Also, if you don't have much resources for the computers then you can get one laptop/computer and tell your students to operate it taking turns one by one.
This way all your students will be able to access a computer at least for a specific time.

There are thirty five students in a class. One computer won't do it, I will try to get at least 5 PCs for class projects. My PC is available so I have one already. The remaining four won't be much of a problem as long as I promise to return them in good condition.

There are plenty by the blockchain council. I have done one myself. It's the certified blockchain expert which is a beginner level course.
You can check out more at https://www.blockchain-council.org/
Also, you can use the search box on this forum to get threads about learning resources and courses listed by other forum members.
Last but not the least there are many Youtube channels which provide knowledge on crypto so you can use those too.
Example: Here's a blockchain course by Edureka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCvL-DWcojc

[CryptocurencyKing]

Appreciate this effort.
I can imagine how bad the students' experience of learning computer but there is no computer. Because that was also my experience when I ma in the Junior and also Senior High school. So, it will be gone after leaving the class 
Well, actually that is a good idea when you want to integrate Bitcoin and also crypto into your class. But what to pay attention to is:
- Are your students ready for this?
- Bring them with something very general and easy to accept, moreover they are new and also in such kind of condition
- Don't think too much expectation because sometimes students are unpredictable and they may like much or even dislike much
- Try to use certain approach that can attract their intention, moreover attract them to at least listen to your explanation.
This may be not easy, but you can evaluate of what you are doing.
But the fact that you should rbing your own computer and prepare all of it,t his is too much

Expectations breeds disappointment and discourages an individual from putting more effort. So, I would say, OP shouldn't be more expectant of the students for whom needs educating. Especially with the fact that, these are persons from not a very suffisticated environment, looking at the lack of basic technological advances like the computer.

Talking about computers, I guess in our time now, its hard to Imagine someone loosing all there computing knowledge with the advent of the andriod phones or systems around us. I think the educating should be limited to those with a device that could go more practical on the course. Others without devices can be allowed a participation but, those that could practice a few should be given the most concentration due to the available devices.