Crypto Currency should be Integrated into School Curriculum

[Oilacris]

Why should it? Finance (and probably investing in general?) is a far better and far more important subject. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are just a subsection of the broader topic that is investing.

Yes, Finance has already been included in the school curriculum for long, but to be honest, having cryptocurrency to be included in the school curriculum will give opportunity to the students to develop certain knowledge and skills when it comes to crypto investing, trading, and by means of using it as a currency in the future. With that, they will gain more knowledge on how to save and invest, and to grow their money and become financially independent in the future.

There are universities which is already doing that.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/top-universities-have-added-crypto-to-the-curriculum

Dont know on what part they are really putting some emphasis whether on bitcoin or into some altcoins.
Important thing that its already been recognized.

[Sanitough]

Part of the curriculum might be too much. Discussions about cryptocurrency can include those subjects related to Economics and Finance. There's no need to label it up the same with those subjects that should be really part of the school's curriculum.

Anyways, here in our country, it was being pushed this year by our main central bank that the discussion of crypto should be included in teaching.

I'm not sure though what's the current status of this or if it's already commenced.

My though about this one is cryptocurrency will only be included in the school curriculum once the government will adopt it and imposed it in all schools to be part of the school curriculum. Otherwise, we will only stick to Finance as it’s already been teaching in schools particularly for those courses related to money management, or banking management and finance.

[Finestream]

Why should it? Finance (and probably investing in general?) is a far better and far more important subject. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are just a subsection of the broader topic that is investing.

I have to agree on you. Finance is already a broad topic that talks about money matters and it’s management. And since cryptocurrency has something to do with money, then most likely it will be tackle too when students are taught about finance. Also, if you take courses about banking and finance, that’s when the time that you have to go deeper on that certain topic and for certain, cryptocurrency too will also be widely taught.

[Vinaa77]

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.

I think if we make crypto as a subject in school then don't focus on a crypto, Bitcoin, Ethereum or other. All we have to do is introduce crypto, and develop new crypto. Because there are many codes listed in a crypto, both in terms of the code to generate crypto and the blockchain transaction system. How a blockchain can record so many transactions in a very short time, never even crash.

This is something important that we must teach students. Crypto investment is an easy thing, I think we don't need to teach this too fast to the younger generation. This makes them forget something more important when it comes to knowing how to make money in the media.

[AndySt]

My though about this one is cryptocurrency will only be included in the school curriculum once the government will adopt it and imposed it in all schools to be part of the school curriculum. Otherwise, we will only stick to Finance as it’s already been teaching in schools particularly for those courses related to money management, or banking management and finance.

I also believe that the inclusion of cryptocurrencies as a separate subject in the school curriculum is not yet an urgent need. With all my interest and respect for this topic, it is still worth knowing that it is too early to say that cryptocurrencies occupy such an important position in the global economy and finance that it should be given priority in the process of school education. Yes, there is some progressive movement in the spread of cryptocurrencies in the economy and finance, there are some successes in the recognition by the state, but there is still a lot of work to be done in this direction and a long work will have to be done in this direction. On the other hand, this does not negate the fact that familiarization with this topic can be carried out within the framework of other academic subjects related to finance and investment.

[harizen]

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

I think it's better to integrate the whole blockchain idea and not just focus on crypto-currency.

I don't see a reasonable reason why crypto-currencies alone should be part of the curriculum. With blockchain as the main subject, it will now also covers the cryptocurrency stuff and other related things.

Learning BTC, Learn ETH, Learn, etc., etc.  - these don't need their own subject.

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.

Yes, it can be integrated into the Economy Subject as you mentioned. Much better to put it that way.

Can we find a way to make it possible? Actually, expect a country that will consider doing that once the community there is now being more vocal in crypto.

[FanEagle]

For countries that already have good internet access, it is certainly very easy to apply the addition of the Cryptocurrencies curriculum, because cryptocurrencies are lessons that are directly related to the internet, so without the internet and only relying on theory is very difficult to learn.

It's very obvious, and it's very clear to the blinds and audible, so since many people has known, so therefore i want you to understand that cryptocurrency has gotten to the crass Root, for any government of a country have to embrace the systematic way of depriving it's life. Learning of cryptocurrency in university, you have to think about caring.

I believe that there are enough nations that can teach it, hell even on paper because theory would be good enough to start, but we do not even teach kids about money, let alone teach about cryptocurrency, we are asking for a lot more. Just a simple idea of how loans are taken to buy a house is the simplest economy related subject and no person knows about it from school, they learn about it in life.

I have seen people who bought 10+ houses when he figured out how he can trick banks on giving him loan when he has assets, and I have seen people with money having hard time buying a house. That is the trouble, I do not think that we could really change the school curriculum that easily.

[G_Besar]

I think if we make crypto as a subject in school then don't focus on a crypto, Bitcoin, Ethereum or other. All we have to do is introduce crypto, and develop new crypto. Because there are many codes listed in a crypto, both in terms of the code to generate crypto and the blockchain transaction system. How a blockchain can record so many transactions in a very short time, never even crash.

Indeed, it would not be wrong if the school focused on creating new cryptocurrencies in schools, but in the end it must also be accompanied by an example that has been successful in the crypto space, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum or others. Because creating a new cryptocurrency with a different concept is a very difficult thing and it will not always be successful if there is little support and no examples as a starting point.

This is something important that we must teach students. Crypto investment is an easy thing, I think we don't need to teach this too fast to the younger generation. This makes them forget something more important when it comes to knowing how to make money in the media.

What has to be seen here is about the size of the younger generation as you said, because if the younger generation is over twenty years old, I think it would not be wrong to learn about crypto or anything related to crypto. Because at that age it is time for the younger generation to be creative and make new things that are more beneficial to themselves and all those around them. Not to mention if there are young people whose souls prefer to do business through the media, this will certainly be very good to be raised because the enthusiasm of young people is usually much greater when they want to start something to become big.

[monineklutak]

Part of the curriculum might be too much. Discussions about cryptocurrency can include those subjects related to Economics and Finance. There's no need to label it up the same with those subjects that should be really part of the school's curriculum.

Anyways, here in our country, it was being pushed this year by our main central bank that the discussion of crypto should be included in teaching.

I'm not sure though what's the current status of this or if it's already commenced.

My though about this one is cryptocurrency will only be included in the school curriculum once the government will adopt it and imposed it in all schools to be part of the school curriculum. Otherwise, we will only stick to Finance as it’s already been teaching in schools particularly for those courses related to money management, or banking management and finance.

That seems to be the case because we have to see also whether the government allows cryptocurrencies to be adopted or not,
because if not it looks like the government will not include it in the school curriculum,
but regardless of what it is actually cryptocurrency is very interesting to learn

[Silberman]

Proper financial management is the first thing that should be taught in school instead of cryptocurrency. Young people should know how to handle finances and learn how to allocate enough funds and savings for investment. An introduction to cryptocurrency is enough so they would know if they're interested in it. It's hard to teach it at school if not everyone has an interest in cryptocurrency. It can be optional for them but not compulsory.

That would be more practical but it is not going to happen either, right now the capitalism which is being practiced in many countries is predatory in its nature, a clear example of this is the housing crisis of the US which caused the economic crisis of 2008, loans were given to people which banks knew very well they will never be able to pay their debts. But since this increased revenue they did not cared, and the people did not cared either as in their minds this was free money and the possibility of getting a house which they did not had before, and we know how that ended, so governments will probably never do something like that as they prefer their citizens to be ignorant of the truth.

[Ahli38]

I think it will gradually or over time it will happen. Because now Cryptocurrencies are increasingly known among the public and in almost all areas that are reached by the internet, there will definitely be a number of people who are already familiar with Crypto. even though those who know crypto are certainly not evenly distributed. but over time, knowledge about crypto will definitely be considered important and needed because the digital era will require people to learn it. because it will be one of the sciences needed in the face of an increasingly advanced digital era.

but I don't think there will be a special curriculum on crypto but more of an insertion sub module. maybe in economics majors there will definitely be discussions regarding crypto investment in the future and in schools majoring in information and communication there will be discussions about this too.

but the problem is that I still see that the teaching staff in schools today are not all literate with current technological advances. even the teachers in schools who use crypto I think there are still few. so it is not yet possible for those teachers in schools to teach about cryptocurrencies. but maybe the next generation of teachers, namely generation Z, so I think discussing crypto at school will make sense to be included in school lessons. because the next generation of teachers must be more than those who are familiar with crypto and have even entered it. so it's a matter of time.

[Ani1985]

Certainly unnecessary or do not be taught when elementary school, cryptocurrencies deserves to be included in economic lessons, namely the top school, of course, by knowing cryptocurrencies, students can have a picture to increase income or practice investment since school.

[Natalim]

but the problem is that I still see that the teaching staff in schools today are not all literate with current technological advances. even the teachers in schools who use crypto I think there are still few. so it is not yet possible for those teachers in schools to teach about cryptocurrencies. but maybe the next generation of teachers, namely generation Z, so I think discussing crypto at school will make sense to be included in school lessons. because the next generation of teachers must be more than those who are familiar with crypto and have even entered it. so it's a matter of time.

Perhaps, they can learn over time as well. And if the time will come that crypto is pushed through to teach in school, I believe they have also hired someone capable enough to teach students. It is only hard at the start but once there is continued learning and research, and teachers look at the market in a positive way, it becomes easy for them to understand. I think it needs constant training, it can't be done in one day, not even in 1 week. So, it was their responsibility how to do it in order to become effective.

[pawanjain]

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

If only finance and money management was a subject in school then every other person would be handling their expenses well.
But the truth is school does not make us learn how to grow money or how to become rich they are more inclined on to make us learn how to do a job.
The education is designed to turn an individual into an employee and not an entrepreneur.
This is the reason why schools don't have such subjects where they teach us about managing money, investing, earning, saving etc...
Here's a good thread just for a quick read https://www.quora.com/Hows-the-education-system-designed-to-make-the-poor-poorer?share=1

[iamsange]

The right idea to introduce cryptocurrencies at school, has become a worrying thing because now many people are affected by a scam project, even according to many fraud reports from cryptocurrencies are currently in second place, if introduced at school will certainly make people avoid the scam project.

Scam projects are projects that are intentionally created by irresponsible people and their goal is only to want other people's money to come through the project. Okay, despite all that I think the Scam project can still be avoided by everyone even though it can't be eradicated at the root.

But in terms of schools, it only has to be explained in theory because the most important thing is how to build a new cryptocurrency-based project so that every student can better understand how the pattern of cryptocurrency has been going so far.

[Cookdata]

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

I think I have seen the questions multiple times on different boards, the idea of crypto being taught as an academic curriculum would be hard because economy wise, there have been different views from different people and from most of their conclusions, it will be very difficult to implement in schools but I know few schools where cryptography are been taught and recognized, in fact, the building blocks of bitcoin are been taught because they are technicalities that are been used in other technologies but the idea to teach crypto itself in school will be hard to implement especially with all these scandals that are challenging in crypto space, nobody wants to expose their children to high-risk investment without proper protections.

[xSkylarx]

Even though adoption is continuously growing, I don't like the idea of crypto being discussed into schools. It's not necessary to go that far if your only purpose to integrate it is just to spread awareness. Internet is already enough source to learn about the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies. Cryptos are also very volatile so it should not be discussed hastily on students that don't have any idea yet about investing or entrepreneurship.

[jostorres]

I think it will gradually or over time it will happen. Because now Cryptocurrencies are increasingly known among the public and in almost all areas that are reached by the internet, there will definitely be a number of people who are already familiar with Crypto. even though those who know crypto are certainly not evenly distributed. but over time, knowledge about crypto will definitely be considered important and needed because the digital era will require people to learn it. because it will be one of the sciences needed in the face of an increasingly advanced digital era.

I disagree, we have been living in a fiat world for centuries, does that mean we are seeing fiat related classes and what not in school? Of course not, which is why I do not think that we will see crypto classes neither. However, we do not need classes.

Because, I believe the new generation could learn whatever they want from online places, there are udemy type of class and lesson based websites and youtube, which means if you have any questions then there will be someone who will explain to you what it is. I believe that as long as you are capable of doing that, there is no need for schools to teach you anything, you can learn what you want all by yourself.

[doomloop]

Cryptocurrency is not for everyone, we cannot force those children to adopt, the best option is to provide financial awareness and financial literacy by this we give them freedom to choose and help them build a great foundation for them so when they start to earn their own money, they know how to handle it and they know where to put it.

Beside, cryptocurrency is still not legal in many countries and regulations is not intact to at least protect those young mind from any misinformation or fake news. Cryptocurrency can be learn easily online, I'm confident they will cross this market when the time is right. So having this in a curriculum should not be the priority of the government.

And even if someone likes it, they still can't do anything but obey their government to not deal with it. This is why it's almost impossible for crypto be used by everyone or be called as a global currency the way the op wanted to happen.

On most countries, cryptos are allowed but the only problem is there are people who don't have an interest towards it. They still find fiat superior than crypto but the op is right that it has to deal with knowledge or information. Maybe those people simply lack of it? Which is why the op is suggesting a crypto education. I honestly love the idea of it and I think there are now schools who started implementing it.

[puyunghay]

introducing cryptocurrency in the world of education is an important thing in my opinion. because in the digital era like today, of course, all the needs of people's lives will gradually follow technological developments. like cryptocurrency in my opinion is part of today's digital technology.