Bitcoin class with my students.

[wahyuagung26]

That's a good job and can give a little push and strength to strengthen the crypto currency especially we talk about Bitcoin, maybe from us mentioning good steps and good ideas that you have done, actually we don't know what you will give understanding to them, the most important thing is that you are material enough to explain about Bitcoin and how it works and a very reasonable explanation.

Some of the media spread about Bitcoin, but it's just that they don't recognize it correctly, some even present a negative nature about Bitcoin, maybe here we understand from your statement, provide good insight for them in a good way.

[G_Besar]

I'm a high school teacher. I was given the opportunity to assess my students understanding of bitcoin today after class. I was shocked to find that most of them knew very little or nothing about it. Since the majority looked interested and willing to learn more, I made the decision to explain the concept as well as practical examples.
When the lecture was over, I was thrilled that I had introduced the subject because many of them were enthusiastic and had asked wonderful questions.

The majority of children in any country are always happy with new things that they don't know about, even though once they know it, it's not necessarily that they are occupied more optimally or in depth. And it's only natural that more children don't know about Bitcoin because all they think about now is learning to graduate from school with the best grades and predicate. So it would not be good if the new things they learned could hinder the children from achieving the best predicate in their school.

In the next two to three years, some of them will grow to be adult, and it's good to let them know about some financial decisions and actions they will take as they are growing into adulthood.
I also made sure to tell them not to engage into it for now not until they have have grown to have a much more wider  understanding of he system. Cause there are cons as much as pros in it..

Telling them early about Bitcoin wasn't wrong, but I just don't think the time was right enough for them to know this now. Even though they are not in school for so long because in the end they will also graduate and are free to choose their own paths. But there is a bright side here is that you are trying to explain and give a little warning to them not to get directly involved in Bitcoin at this time before they grow to maturity and that is the right thing for you to say to them after all the explanations you have given are finished.

[m2017]

Undoubtedly, OP's initiative is good. What worries me about this story is that a normal blackboard was used in lesson about bitcoin. I understand that this allows you to explain the general concept, but in this context it looks like a story about something abstract without visual examples. That is, bitcoin doesn't exist in the material world, but you are trying to explain it with the tools of the physical world. So what I'm saying is that, at the very least, you should tell and show bitcoin in the digital world: wallets, blockexplorer, mempull, transactions, sending and receiving btc on another wallet. All this needs to be demonstrated on a PC or phone. Or in the form of step-by-step pictures and posters. What you explained will only confuse the children and will not allow them to understand well, but at least it may interest them.

If I were told about bitcoin using a school board, then I would not really understand anything about it.

[Pesona1]

Good job mate, but if that is a government school aka public school you are going against its rules and you can be prosecuted for doing that, imagine the principal walking in on you and asking you questions, that topic is not on any school syllabus and that's why we are never thought some things in school about money, also, Bitcoin the second crime could be, that Bitcoin is not presently legal in your country.

You did well but, just be careful.

What you say is true, OP good intentions really deserve our appreciation because he want to provide knowledge of technological advances, especially digital currency, even though the world is has developing, I'm sure there are many people who don't understand and know what blockchain is and like what the OP did, of course it is mandatory for us to provide information about blockchain or crypto technology to other people, what the OP has done is correct but as you said it is better for the OP to be more careful and understand if indeed not all countries allow crypto lessons to be given, but I think OP needs to improvise a bit in explaining bitcoin to his students in a subtle way and doesn't violate school or government regulations.

[crunck]

If I were told about bitcoin using a school board, then I would not really understand anything about it.

Indeed, I also appreciate the OP's ideas and efforts, but I doubt the effectiveness of this session. We are talking about things on the internet, and without pictures or real examples, students will understand nothing but vague concepts of bitcoin. And another risk is, this is an extracurricular session that is not part of the school's curriculum, OP should ask the school's permission before teaching bitcoin to students. Don't make bitcoin illegal.

[nimogsm]

Mind telling us a few pointers on what you specifically talked about? Hopefully you truly know what you're talking about, because sometimes no information is better than bad information; especially in the context of bitcoin and investing in general.

 I introduced them to the concept called bitcoin, how decentralised it works, how it is different from our local currency,  I told them how bitcoin is held as a digital and electronical money, that you can store it, exchange it and use it to make payment.

You are doing a very cool thing!I am sure many people will be interested and in the future will also be part of the crypto industry and the big community.And you will be the foundation for their future.I like such enthusiastic people who themselves bring information to society and share their knowledge.Don't stop and keep doing good things.

[Charmekkd]

indeed not everyone knows about bitcoin because of many factors that cause it
people who don't know bitcoin, among others, because there is no internet access to the area..

You teach about bitcoin to your students that is a good thing.

[KennyR]

Mind telling us a few pointers on what you specifically talked about? Hopefully you truly know what you're talking about, because sometimes no information is better than bad information; especially in the context of bitcoin and investing in general.

 I introduced them to the concept called bitcoin, how decentralised it works, how it is different from our local currency,  I told them how bitcoin is held as a digital and electronical money, that you can store it, exchange it and use it to make payment.

You are doing a very cool thing!I am sure many people will be interested and in the future will also be part of the crypto industry and the big community.And you will be the foundation for their future.I like such enthusiastic people who themselves bring information to society and share their knowledge.Don't stop and keep doing good things.

OP is doing good work that helps with the wide spread of bitcoin. The efforts taken by him surely helps atleast a single child to explore much about bitcoin and continue to learn. With due respect while teaching we should give them the awareness too, because some sort of misunderstanding about bitcoin as a way to be rich or something like that will make them to be on the wrong direction. Let them understand the technology and slowly they'll understand the ways to earn as well as the risks that needs to be faced. Once again I appreciate the efforts of OP.

[so98nn]

I think there is upward spike of this trend where teachers, technical peeps are taking it to the next level of teaching subjects associated with bitcoin and blockchain. They should really start adding the subject in the syllabus itself so that it will be taken seriously by students as well. For example, having test papers for the blockchain related topics and bitcoin.

The Gen Z would go on the right path if they are told about it since teen age.

Good to know there are peeps like you who are always doing extra stuff out of your own passion. Surely you have chosen right topics but also kee them specific and short but quick to understand. It can sow seed of crypto space easily. Good luck mate.

[Bazzu]

now the era is getting more advanced and modern, as well as investment matters now investment has also had many modern changes, if in the past, people only invested in gold, land and so on. but before there was no such thing as investing in the internet or digital world, as was being lived now by many people namely investing in bitcoin.

so I think it's important to provide education about bitcoin to children with the aim that they are not out of date, and also to know that bitcoin is a valuable asset which of course provides many positive opportunities, for those who are interested in investing in it.

so you did a very good thing...

[UchihaSarada]

I found two sources to download Mastering Bitcoin 2nd edition book.
https://pdfstop.com/mastering-bitcoin-epub/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VHv-KyP_Bbfnc_z81FZ4ncdwcMtDxjkR/view?usp=sharing

Lot of books to download in pdf files, choose Cryptocurrency group.
https://www.booksolutionmanual.com/search/label/Cryptocurrency

[RESOURCES] Free bitcoin/blockchain/finance eBook.

The Bitcoin standard

When you are teaching, focus on good education books and don't teach with your own modifications because you can express technical things not accurately.

[summonerrk]

This is definitely a good initiative, I wish you that the students accept it as well as possible. I hope you understand the great responsibility you are taking on, after all, cryptocurrencies and financial risks are inseparable. Be careful with talking about markets and strategies. I can advise you to start with the basics of economics for students: reading the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. And it is better to tell students about the blockchain first, and then about Bitcoin.

[UchihaSarada]

I can advise you to start with the basics of economics for students: reading the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki

Download it from Rich Dad, Poor Dad and R. Kiyosaki has another book available to download from Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrants

[Cryptomiles1]

First I would want to commend you on your efforts towards trying your best to make sure you impacted on those Young teenager. I know it's very hard for most schools principal to allow teachers to teach student what is not on their scheme of work.
Then lastly, for you to indulged in this activity next time or any moment it's advisable you make a comprehensive notes, type it on MSword print it out and hand them over to the students this will make them value the knowledge you are impacting on them.

[Cantsay]

Op, it's always great introducing the concept of Bitcoin to new individuals whether it is I'm school or church place, or market place as long as they get what you're saying then the location doesn't really matter.
But aside from tell them what Bitcoin is, aside from telling them about the decentralization of Bitcoin, you should also try to teach them about how to keep their Bitcoin safe, how to make a Bitcoin transaction ( if possible show them some them live examples for better understanding) and also teach them about privacy (which I don't think you know very well judging from the type of pictures you used in Op) and when you're done with your lessons you can then introduce those who would want to learn further to this forum for them to continue their learning process. Because most newbies like them tend to fall for scams easily.

[lalabotax]

I really appreciate that a number of people in this forum are more and more teaching Bitcoin to the public. And many of them are from Nigeria. Awareness of Bitcoin does need to grow. Regardless, later they will be interested in investing or using Bitcoin or not, but at least they know there will be Bitcoin. And this applies to anyone and anywhere. This may ahve some obstacles, but if we can affford and do it, this will be much precious.

[AmoreJaz]

First I would want to commend you on your efforts towards trying your best to make sure you impacted on those Young teenager. I know it's very hard for most schools principal to allow teachers to teach student what is not on their scheme of work.
Then lastly, for you to indulged in this activity next time or any moment it's advisable you make a comprehensive notes, type it on MSword print it out and hand them over to the students this will make them value the knowledge you are impacting on them.

that's true, there are many ways now how to hand a note or hold a lecture to this generation. though we don't know how they are digitally equip when it comes to teaching in their area. but hard to relay info if it is all manual writing. there will come a time that you need to make a demo on basics like how to create a wallet, how to make first btc transaction and so on. but we always appreciate this kind of initiative even if it is not included in their curriculum.

[Cryptomiles1]

First I would want to commend you on your efforts towards trying your best to make sure you impacted on those Young teenager. I know it's very hard for most schools principal to allow teachers to teach student what is not on their scheme of work.
Then lastly, for you to indulged in this activity next time or any moment it's advisable you make a comprehensive notes, type it on MSword print it out and hand them over to the students this will make them value the knowledge you are impacting on them.

that's true, there are many ways now how to hand a note or hold a lecture to this generation. though we don't know how they are digitally equip when it comes to teaching in their area. but hard to relay info if it is all manual writing. there will come a time that you need to make a demo on basics like how to create a wallet, how to make first btc transaction and so on. but we always appreciate this kind of initiative even if it is not included in their curriculum.

Yeah, I think a fellow already done something very great by carrying it out practically with his students as well. He showed students how the first transaction was like and even showing them how the wallets operates as well.
So that efforts was so much appreciated and if he could also adopt to that method it would looks more practical compared to just write on a plain board or blackboard.

[Oceat]

This is definitely a good initiative, I wish you that the students accept it as well as possible. I hope you understand the great responsibility you are taking on, after all, cryptocurrencies and financial risks are inseparable. Be careful with talking about markets and strategies. I can advise you to start with the basics of economics for students: reading the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. And it is better to tell students about the blockchain first, and then about Bitcoin.

First, we should know what OP was teaching to his students to make sure it was the right information he's telling to the class. Everything can be learned through the internet nowadays but with their situation perhaps they are having a hard time to learn more about Bitcoin on the internet. A basic infographic can help them to understand instead of reading all of them this might be hard for them to understand if it's all about letters. I agree with your idea that they should learn the basic economic too since this will help them to understand why Bitcoin price moves a lot.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

You have done really well by teaching the students about bitcoin, it is a good initiative and one that is well appreciated by the community, this is a kind of catch them young program, it good that our children will begin learning about bitcoin and it's benefits from their tender age so that when they grow up, understanding what it is and how it works won't be a big problem to them.

And again also, if I was the teacher, I would not tell the students not to get involved in bitcoin for now.
This students, there are many of them that have more money than you can ever imagine, if any one of them want to get involved in bitcoin, and can afford every bit of it, why not, I will teach the student how to get in, that will help them stay ahead of their pairs.