I Have Donated My Campaign BTC to buy Laptop for Practical Classes

[Agbe]

Finally I have used part of my campaign money to buy Laptop for the Village High School for Bitcoin Practical classes. The practical Class was so much fun. Even teachers came and participated and learn new things.  The followings were taught and learned in the first practical class.
1.   Bitcoin Core
2.   Wallets
3.   Basic Trading/Investment

1. Bitcoin Core. It is an open source of software which is used to connect bitcoin users  as node. Bitcoin Core was created by Satoshi Nakamoto and developed by Wladimir van der Laan. https://bitcoincore.org/en/about/ ,
2. Wallets. As the name implies, it is an object or application (app/sofware) which is used to keep, stored valuable things in one’s life. Such  valuable things like, passport, ID card, coin, paper money, ring, documents etc. but in this context we discussed crypto wallets  (bitcoin wallet)
i. Crypto-Currency Wallets: as the name implies, it is a wallet meant to store or keep only for crypto currencies online. E.g. Trezor, Electrum, and Mycelium, etc.  Crypto –Currency wallets are subdivided into two.  

Two types of wallets:
1. Online/hot wallet
2. Offline cold wallet

Online wallets are of three types:
1. Web wallet: as the name implies, it is a wallet that uses online
2. Mobile wallet: as the name implies, it is a wallet uses mobile phones. Eg. Android wallet, Apple/Iphone (IOS) Wallet
3. Desktopwallet: as the implies, it is a wallet uses computer either desktop or laptop.

Cold wallet are:
1. Paper wallet, if properly generated on air gapped device
2. Reputed hardware wallet
3. Wallet generated on air gapped device such Electrum cold storage






In conclussion
Please permit me to appreciate these users that helped me to successfully did the transaction to buy the laptop and internet modem for the school to do bitcoin practical. Such users  are: RickDeckard , Charles-Tim , nc50lc , NeuroticFish , DireWolfM14 , The Pharmacist , Pmalek , Cricktor, smartvirus on the thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5405437.new#new Really at a time I was confused what to do so I asked the question here and they helped me out. I really appreciate and grateful to them.

My first theoretical  class https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5403925.0

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[Wiwo]

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Kudos to you for this initiative, giving knowledge back to society is the most valuable gift any individual can give his/her generation. And Agbe you have done well by investing in the knowledge building of students in your area, I encourage you to cover more topics such as blockchain and finances. I have a similar charity program currently running for some time, but my mind is focused on young graduates and not secondary school students as I view them to be too young to be bordered by the problematic financial economy and monetary theories but then I still believe your initiative to the cash they mind young.
You can check this thread on my Charity work and let me know any area you need assistance and guidance, keep up the good work bro.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5393390.msg59779632#msg59779632

[Charles-Tim]

That is a good initiative, but you still make mistakes, it would be good if you correct that.

Like what is crypto wallet. For me to be specific, I will use bitcoin.

Bitcoin is not stored on wallet, it is stored on blockchain which is an open ledger that is available to the public, the wallet generates the seed phrase,  keys (private and public keys) and addresses. The private key and the seed phrase can be used to recover your wallet and coins and generate the same addresses. The private key also is used to generate a signature for signing transaction. Bitcoin is sent to address which is a harsh from the public key and can be given to anyone just like bank account number.

Two types of wallets:

• Online/hot wallet
• Offline cold wallet

Online wallets are of three types:

• Web wallet
• mobile wallet
• desktopwallet

Cold wallet are:

• paper wallet, if properly generated on air gapped device
• reputed hardware wallet
• wallet generated on air gapped device like Electrum cold storage

About trading and investment, you need to let them know how trading is highly risky.

[Agbe]

That is a good initiative, but you still make mistakes, it would be good if you correct that.

Like what is crypto wallet. For me to be specific, I will use bitcoin.

Bitcoin is not stored on wallet, it is stored on blockchain which is an open ledger that is available to the public, the wallet generates the seed phrase,  keys (private and public keys) and addresses. The private key and the seed phrase can be used to recover your wallet and coins and generate the same addresses. The private key also is used to generate a signature for signing transaction. Bitcoin is sent to address which is a harsh from the public key and can be given to anyone just like bank account number.

Two types of wallets:

• Online/hot wallet
• Offline cold wallet

Online wallets are of three types:

• Web wallet
• mobile wallet
• desktopwallet

Cold wallet are:

• paper wallet, if properly generated on air gapped device
• reputed hardware wallet
• wallet generated on air gapped device like Electrum cold storage

About trading and investment, you need to let them know how trading is highly risky.

Thank for the minor corrections. I am very happy that people like you are here with me. I know myself that I am not perfect but I am trying my best to make sure I do my best to impact the acquired knowledge to them. I will want you and others to stay turn because  the practical class will be done by me and others in the forum. please your contributions are highly needed. Thanks

[ImThour]

Hi mate,

First of all, congratulations on earning money from the Bitcointalk forum. Also, you spent it on a really good cause, which will surely motivate someone else too to do the same.
I would like to ask some questions, I hope you will reply back to them.

1. Are you teaching Bitcoin to everyone or a certain age group/gender?
2. If a certain age group/gender, why not everyone?
3. Are you sure they are understanding the actual concept of Bitcoin and not just the monetary value?

Good Luck! 

[Upgrade00]

Great initiative. You have been doing a really great job for the students you are charged with educating. The basic school system teaches very little about what one would experience in real life, thank you for changing that a bit.

I am actually more excited you are teaching investments, I would assume that would come with financial education and how to manage money which is a core component of making investments. Also utilize resources like books, videos or articles to make the lessons more fun for the kids, or those who are interested.

You can consider linking all your previous threads on this topic together, so viewers can easily follow the conversation.

[NeuroticFish]

Very nice of you!

About the classes.. you should ask more on the forum. The fact you have small errors here and there means that you didn't understand everything perfectly. And this usually translates into students not understanding everything perfectly. And unfortunately, in the bitcoin world, misunderstandings can easily translate into funds lost.

I don't want you stop teaching them, no way, you're on the great direction. Just you too have to keep learning.

[aoluain]

Yes its a great initiative by Agbe.

To use earnings to directly help a local community and teach the younger generation
about Bitcoin is very generous with time and funds.

I remember the original thread and it got a lot of interest. The laptop will transform the
learning for the class.

[passwordnow]

What a great initiative and everyone appreciates what you're doing in your community there. Teaching kids about bitcoin at a young age will help them realize that this is the future. And it's not just all about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and blockchain but all about technology which will open their minds that there is certainly a lot of it. I think this can be expanded in other nearby schools if you go ahead and ask for some help and support from the local officials.

[buwaytress]

Brilliant, Agbe. Think I've seen your previous posts before -- I always say and repeat: keep things simple, for the sake of simplicity, it's okay to sacrifice technical accuracy so you get the kids motivated and interested. Eventually, we all learn more and correct our assumptions, and realise later some assumptions aren't important to the user

The concern shouldn't be to correct at this stage, but to provide a basic foundation. And perhaps at this stage, it's more of economics than of computer science

I would question teaching trading/investment though, even if it is Bitcoin's biggest use case at the moment, and yes, that is unpopular to accept.

[Agbe]

Hi mate,

First of all, congratulations on earning money from the Bitcointalk forum. Also, you spent it on a really good cause, which will surely motivate someone else too to do the same.
I would like to ask some questions, I hope you will reply back to them.

1. Are you teaching Bitcoin to everyone or a certain age group/gender?
2. If a certain age group/gender, why not everyone?
3. Are you sure they are understanding the actual concept of Bitcoin and not just the monetary value?

Good Luck!  

My comrade thank you very much for your concern. please reduce my stress, all your questions have been answered from my first class thread which I also provided on the OP here based on the kinds of questions that might appear. Now that yours have come, please kindly re-read the OP, the last statement with the link and understand classes that are involved. That is not withstanding. let me answer them but please still read the first thread for more understanding. answering your questions
1. It is for certain classes (JSS 1-SS3)
2. When you say everyone, it means even nursery and primary one, which is not good. so I used Secondary schoo
3. Yes, they are understand the actual concept based on the evaluation.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

This is a great move, and it only takes one with a good heart to actually do what you just did for this kids. Sacrificing a money paid for a campaign to buy laptop for practical kids crypto class is one thing I have never seen anyone done on this forum before, and for you to have taken this bold step, I hope you don't get tired later but continue your classes while you keep on updating us on the forum, as I will really love to see more of this

[Mpamaegbu]

I love initiatives like this. I like people who don't withhold knowledge or information from others. That you're willing to teach the little you've known shows how great a mind you've. To top it up, you're even spending your personal funds doing it. Kudos, bro.

The picture of the classroom is really a sad reminder of what the education system has become in Nigeria where various elected administrations have continued to pay lips service to that sector. Strikes upon strikes from education unions have not deterred the government in anyway in their seamless efforts to run the entire system aground. It's really sad.

[Davidvictorson]

Well done Agbe. You have done well. You have begun to sow a seed in the minds of those young ones. Please always remember to tell them how risky cryptocurrency is so that they do not think it is all rosy. Meanwhile, I'm curious and I want to ask the following questions:
1. What is the age range of the students?
2. How many days did it take you to teach them these important concepts?
3. Aside the online resources, what other offline resources do you plan on utilizing during the classes?

[virasisog]

I admire your initiative to share your blessings so others would be more knowledgeable about Bitcoin. This act is such an inspiration, especially for those who want to start spreading awareness about Bitcoin in their community. The younger generation that lacks equipment but have the eagerness to learn really needs our help. I believe that you will be rewarded with blessings in the future.

[ChiBitCTy]

I want to commend you for taking this initiative !  I myself try and use a portion, if not all of my campaign monies to try and do some good, normally donating it to different charities throughout the year.  What a great way to help the young kids out as well as give them an education.  Starting kids out this young on financials will help them and go a long ways in the future.  Doing anything young helps build that stable platform for the future.  Kudos!! Keep it up!

[Adbitco]

Congratulations bro also thank you for the impartation, how i wish we could make this achievable around the local school within the LGA's (Local Government Area) or other LGA around PHcity would have be a great achievement ever in my life, if we could join together to walk and work around some school within the LGA's. I don't mind rending my 2 system for the practical class in as much as we spread the knowledge across the schools within the LGAs. And lastly reducing much attention on the investment area as many may not comprehend it very well as we do, maybe might think is a get rich quick scheme.

Sorry for this, i never noticed this thread
I want to also thank those that deeply renders a solution to you.

[Pmalek]

Cold wallet are:
1. Paper wallet, if properly generated on air gapped device
2. Reputed hardware wallet
3. Wallet generated on air gapped device such Electrum cold storage

There are basically two schools of thought when it comes to hardware wallets. Some would put them in the 'cold wallets' camp but others wouldn't. Then there is the question if they are not cold wallets, are they hot wallets? They are not hot either. The compromise would be to not put them in either camp but add a new section just called hardware wallets. They are cold in the sense that the private keys and seeds don't touch the internet, but they are hot because they are used on computers connected to the internet. 
Keep doing good and don't get discouraged for making some mistakes here and there. And don't overwhelm the kids with too much information to create an opposite effect where they lose interest in Bitcoin instead.

Excellent work!

[DireWolfM14]

Wonderful initiative there, Agbe.  I hope you continue to contribute to the cryptocurrency ecosystem by introducing it to youngsters, but more importantly the contribution you've made to these youngsters' lives is so commendable I find my words lacking to express how appreciative and proud I am of you.

I don't know how much help I really offered, but if there's anything I can do to help you further please don't hesitate to ask.

[naira]

Agbe you will be the pioneer of where you live and your contribution to education will bear fruit in the future. Believe that you will use it in the future, and continue this kind of struggle because you are a teacher who deserves to be supported. I think your second step after this https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5403925.0 then it shows a change for the better. I will save this thread as a file that must be saved for evaluation of how Bitcoin really should be used as learning material in schools.