Crypto Currency should be Integrated into School Curriculum

[vatanen]

well theres a saying that personal finance does not taught in school.

[Lordsilvabtc]

With all that's happening, If schools will be honest enough, and teach a lot of students, this Blockchain technology and various components that follows, along with Crypto currency and the basic things needed to know, I'm sure this world would be a better place by now

[Yatsan]

I think cryptocurrencies are worthy of being used as a curriculum in high schools or colleges, if we start from elementary school, it is feared that students will only focus on making money so they are not ready and are prone to project scams.

Being discussed as a sub topic, yes, but as a main subject? What for? It has nothing much of a contribution to the curriculum. Indeed it is a profitable investment but it won't contribute to your academe, let us deparate that. On economics class or some related subj, it could be used as an example as an asset. There are many forms of investments but why do you guys think only a few (yes including real estate properties), were brought up? Because not all investments are beneficial to the society. Bitcoin at this moment is volatile and free of tax, how will it contribute then?  It has advantages as a currency indeed but let us be realistic.

[Sir Legend]

I think this is a good idea because it introduces students to the latest technology trends so that they can be ready to accept technology, of course what we have to worry about is if the student tries to invest and he forgets about school.

[Sophiya]

I think it is better to pay more attention to the cryptocurrency industry in the cycle of economics courses at universities, where young people can already consciously manage their money. Schoolchildren are still children. It is better to pay more attention to career guidance in the school curriculum.

[2stout]

It should be but unfortunately, probably no time soon.  Why won't it be integrated into school curriculums?  Because here they don't even have basic finance integrated into school curriculums, much more of an uphill fight that will get stuck in backlog.

[sulendra12]

The technology behind cryptocurrency could be included into curriculum such as blockchain for the security and the encryption for the data could be some of the curriculum worth to learn at the school.
But investing on cryptocurrency in school? That's not the place to learn that. You have to learn it elsewhere by yourself, teacher shouldn't bother about that. That's way to risky to teach especially in school or university involving money, students in school are not capable yet to manage the emotions and afford the money to be able to start investing on cryptocurrency.

[wastagnn]

Integrating cryptocurrencies into school curricula is a great idea, but it’s not easy to implement, it’s not yet accepted in most regions. And if it’s poorly managed, it will only trap more people in high-risk investments. Educate and learn about cryptocurrency awareness when it has spread widely around the world.

[Sayeds56]

After reading so many theories, Analysis and the powers of crypto currency in a nation's economy, the greater impact it will bring to developed and fast developing countries. I began to wonder why is crypto currency not accepted in some area's and organization of the world, can we characterized this as lack of information, and awareness to the people. If this be the case, Can we find a way to adopted Crypto Currency as a Subject and integrate it into our school curriculum, or better still as topic and integrate it into Economy's. This has been on my mind, And I honestly need your contribution and your thoughts towards this. I honestly think crypto currency, BTC and ETH for example. Should be adopted globally and accepted by everyone. Thanks

 It is good idea and will be a step forward towards adoption of crypto on masses level. I think the main issue in Bitcoin adoption is its volatility that makes it very unstable currency and its speed is slow which makes the transaction fee very high, if all these issues are resolved, Bitcoin will be adopted at a very fast pace.

It is equally important that we teach our children Blockchain which  emerging technology and crypto is its product, we need to teach children by analogies or let them experience it by using it in video games so that can learn to use it.

[Ahli38]

In my opinion, the role of the government is very important to provide education about cryptocurrencies, maybe it can be included in economic lessons so that there is no need for special fields, 6 months in my opinion is enough time to make students understand Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain.

maybe it doesn't matter if it's only included as an additional lesson in economics in the investment chapter. but regarding Blockchain and other tech-based things in crypto it might be suitable to be included in the information and communication sub-course. the point is at least there should be an introduction. But I think in the future this will indeed be done. because the curriculum in schools is always updated every year following the times.

[Gallar]

After reading so many theories, Analysis and the powers of crypto currency in a nation's economy, the greater impact it will bring to developed and fast developing countries. I began to wonder why is crypto currency not accepted in some area's and organization of the world, can we characterized this as lack of information, and awareness to the people. If this be the case, Can we find a way to adopted Crypto Currency as a Subject and integrate it into our school curriculum, or better still as topic and integrate it into Economy's. This has been on my mind, And I honestly need your contribution and your thoughts towards this. I honestly think crypto currency, BTC and ETH for example. Should be adopted globally and accepted by everyone. Thanks

do you mean elementary school or college?

I think that college is indeed possible and I also strongly recommend it, because college students must have mature and stable thoughts.

but if it's elementary school, that's not possible, because children will definitely be confused about getting crypto-heavy subject matter, even adults sometimes are still confused a lot, and if forced to feel sorry for their children,
but it doesn't hurt,
but I do not agree if applied in elementary schools.

[eightdots]

In my opinion, the role of the government is very important to provide education about cryptocurrencies, maybe it can be included in economic lessons so that there is no need for special fields, 6 months in my opinion is enough time to make students understand Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain.

maybe it doesn't matter if it's only included as an additional lesson in economics in the investment chapter. but regarding Blockchain and other tech-based things in crypto it might be suitable to be included in the information and communication sub-course. the point is at least there should be an introduction. But I think in the future this will indeed be done. because the curriculum in schools is always updated every year following the times.

It can be added to the curriculum by examining it among the sub-branches of economics. There are also risks associated with this condition. We should not ignore this. For example, due to the high risk in crypto, a student can be deceived and suffer huge losses just because he thinks he has knowledge. Even if only technology-related training is given, the person cannot prevent himself from investing. This advice may come with some risks.

[bakasabo]

Integrating cryptocurrency in school curriculum has two huge problems - lack of accredited programs and no teachers. Until government have a clear understanding what is cryptocurrency, is it bad or good, there will never be a school lessons as "cryptocurrency". Besides, what exactly should kids be taught ? About mining? Algorithms? Contracts? Anonymity? Earning-trading? Coding? Scamming? Giving just basics is like learning alphabet from A do F, while there are bunch of other letters. Having "cryptocurrency" lessons for several years? That isnt good also, because not everyone wants to connect his future with crypto, and teaching by force is a big NO imo. And most important - who would teach kids cryptocurrency? Teacher of economics ? Mathematics? Computer science? School need separate teachers for that, it will take years for prepare such people. So is it really that necessary, when a lot can be taught from the internet or google?

[Minecache]

In my opinion, the role of the government is very important to provide education about cryptocurrencies, maybe it can be included in economic lessons so that there is no need for special fields, 6 months in my opinion is enough time to make students understand Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain.

maybe it doesn't matter if it's only included as an additional lesson in economics in the investment chapter. but regarding Blockchain and other tech-based things in crypto it might be suitable to be included in the information and communication sub-course. the point is at least there should be an introduction. But I think in the future this will indeed be done. because the curriculum in schools is always updated every year following the times.

I think blockchain knowledge should be integrated into IT and programming courses. As for crypto investment, it is also part of the financial sector just like the stock market or forex, these things we can learn in training centers or you can learn on your own online. They are not the kind of knowledge that everyone likes or needs, stock and forex trading has been around for a long time and they were never suggested in schools.

[capedbaldy]

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Many processes are difficult to add cryptocurrency lessons without the legality of cryptocurreny status because the government will not approve its accreditation and the government will not budget funding for teachers who teach cryptocurreny subjects, so the main factor that must get legality from the government even though its use is limited as a futures asset and not an exchange (currency). If the legality process is complete, it is very easy to get competent teachers to study cryptocurrency because the government has supported the government to provide school budgets for practical purposes and financing for teacher salaries.

[KEN L]

Even if it is included in the curriculum, it should be included in the curriculum content above the university, such as graduate courses, it is not good to be exposed to such high-risk things when young people are not mature enough.

[bakasabo]

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Many processes are difficult to add cryptocurrency lessons without the legality of cryptocurreny status because the government will not approve its accreditation and the government will not budget funding for teachers who teach cryptocurreny subjects, so the main factor that must get legality from the government even though its use is limited as a futures asset and not an exchange (currency). If the legality process is complete, it is very easy to get competent teachers to study cryptocurrency because the government has supported the government to provide school budgets for practical purposes and financing for teacher salaries.

Easy to get teachers - I have a complete opposite opinion. As teachers usually get low salary (I think this is common to most of the countries), there will be low demand on becoming a cryptocurrency teacher. And the role of teaching about cryptocurrency will be given to old or current teachers mostly. I am pretty much sure, that they wont have a full understanding of what they are going to teach.

Besides, what exactly should they teach about. The question is, should they teach just basics during several lessons. Or should it be a program for several semesters or years? Second option is complicated. I dont think parents would agree to have an extra lesson, when knowledge about cryptocurrency isnt needed for everyone. For example I am not sure that I need all that knowledge I have learned about chemistry in school. One semester will be enough, but chemistry was in my school program for 5 years.

[fullhdpixel]

Easy to get teachers - I have a complete opposite opinion. As teachers usually get low salary (I think this is common to most of the countries), there will be low demand on becoming a cryptocurrency teacher. And the role of teaching about cryptocurrency will be given to old or current teachers mostly. I am pretty much sure, that they wont have a full understanding of what they are going to teach.

Besides, what exactly should they teach about. The question is, should they teach just basics during several lessons. Or should it be a program for several semesters or years? Second option is complicated. I dont think parents would agree to have an extra lesson, when knowledge about cryptocurrency isnt needed for everyone. For example I am not sure that I need all that knowledge I have learned about chemistry in school. One semester will be enough, but chemistry was in my school program for 5 years.

I think it’s a bit about being like a missionary, I mean they do not get paid a lot but they go to Africa to talk about Christianity or something. That’s not done because they love money or they want that to be their life, those people usually do not get a house and a car and be wealthy.

Here, we are talking about people like that, sure cover the cost so that they could live, we cannot just expect free teachers, they will need a salary, but for positions like this, it’s a bit more about ideals and not just about the business. So if there is a crypto lover, he will attend a seminar or a course, and will be tested heavily and if they know everything very well, they can teach people. Still far way off though, we don't even have financial education to kids.

[Hamphser]

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Many processes are difficult to add cryptocurrency lessons without the legality of cryptocurreny status because the government will not approve its accreditation and the government will not budget funding for teachers who teach cryptocurreny subjects, so the main factor that must get legality from the government even though its use is limited as a futures asset and not an exchange (currency). If the legality process is complete, it is very easy to get competent teachers to study cryptocurrency because the government has supported the government to provide school budgets for practical purposes and financing for teacher salaries.

Easy to get teachers - I have a complete opposite opinion. As teachers usually get low salary (I think this is common to most of the countries), there will be low demand on becoming a cryptocurrency teacher. And the role of teaching about cryptocurrency will be given to old or current teachers mostly. I am pretty much sure, that they wont have a full understanding of what they are going to teach.

Besides, what exactly should they teach about. The question is, should they teach just basics during several lessons. Or should it be a program for several semesters or years? Second option is complicated. I dont think parents would agree to have an extra lesson, when knowledge about cryptocurrency isnt needed for everyone. For example I am not sure that I need all that knowledge I have learned about chemistry in school. One semester will be enough, but chemistry was in my school program for 5 years.

It could also be integrated on an economics subject much sure but having a sole course outline then it can really be done and the fact that there are already universities had been offering these courses.
Actually its really been taught on some schools which is really indeed a good thing on widespreading bitcoin/crypto's existence which is really a win-win situation if we do talk about recognition.
Lets just not make ourselves in a hurry if we do speak about adoption because it would surely takes time before it would be giving out such impact or effect.
Adoption is on the move and it would surely be taking time before we would really be able to see. Knowledge and information is really scattering out but of course it would be still
depending on a country whether it would really be allowed or not which its pretty common situation.So lets just be patient when it comes to this.

[bakasabo]

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Many processes are difficult to add cryptocurrency lessons without the legality of cryptocurreny status because the government will not approve its accreditation and the government will not budget funding for teachers who teach cryptocurreny subjects, so the main factor that must get legality from the government even though its use is limited as a futures asset and not an exchange (currency). If the legality process is complete, it is very easy to get competent teachers to study cryptocurrency because the government has supported the government to provide school budgets for practical purposes and financing for teacher salaries.

Besides, what exactly should they teach about. The question is, should they teach just basics during several lessons. Or should it be a program for several semesters or years? Second option is complicated. I dont think parents would agree to have an extra lesson, when knowledge about cryptocurrency isnt needed for everyone. For example I am not sure that I need all that knowledge I have learned about chemistry in school. One semester will be enough, but chemistry was in my school program for 5 years.

It could also be integrated on an economics subject much sure but having a sole course outline then it can really be done and the fact that there are already universities had been offering these courses.

We are speaking about school here, universities is a different kind of thing. When signing for university, people already make orientation on their future. Those who go to language oriented university for example, wont study cryptocurrency. But as to schools, all the things they learn are identical to every school. Which makes cryptocurrency an obligatory lesson for everyone. What should I do in I want to become a mechanic, study cryptocurrency as well? I think having 5-10 lessons as basics is ok, but having 5 years of cryptocurrency lessons is to much. Not everyone wants to connect their life with cryptocurrency.