I'm actually more optimistic than I have been in a while. I started teaching in 2001 and for at least the first ten years, the internet didn't feature in any programs that I was involved with. Now, it is just another tool, which is how it should be.
A lot more emphasis is being put on collaborative project work and problem solving. This is what education is supposed to be: not merely reciting lists of pre-decided facts.
A lot more emphasis is being put on collaborative project work and problem solving. This is what education is supposed to be: not merely reciting lists of pre-decided facts.
The main advantage of the Internet is the ability to quickly obtain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of the exact Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.) and the ability to obtain information from different sources (politics, Economics, literature, etc.). A very big advantage of recent years is interactive interaction, including with teachers from different parts of the world. Using blockchain will also transform the education industry and make it better.
This looks like an incredible project and theres nothing else out there that offers what OSU can offer!
I love the idea of Open Source University, I really believe in this project and will be backing it.
My dads been lecturing in universities for over 20 years, Ive sent him information on Open Source University and in his words he said - "wow! this is a game changer" Since then he's done a fair bit of research into cryptocurrency and in particular OSU and he wants it to succeed so badly he's invested in it with out even consulting me lol. My dad has a real passion for education and loves his job, he believes in equal rights and equal opportunity and he is adament that OSU can offer that in education. Its safe to say that I have now invested in OSU also.
Looking forward to meeting many new friends and forward-thinking blockchain enthusiasts here.