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Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

Your criticism is a welcome one too. Embarrassed

There is no need for criticism here because all you are doing is in favor of the Community and Bitcoin world so what i wanna say is continue and focus on what you have started.
Just don't mind those critics because majority of them Knows nothing about what they are saying an just posting to count in their weekly obligation.

and also please be aware that only a few will follow and listen to you at first so better be aware of that,never be frustrated and never be surrendering.
This place needs more of you so keep it up.

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From the topic outlines, I'm really glad you've included our bitcoin forum. It's basically a complete package more than a whole module if they will also visit and try t learn here.

Well, It's a good initiative OP that we are engaging students to learn about blockchain and bitcoin. You might also include various security lessons such as keeping your private keys, explain different wallets, and its advantage and disadvantages.

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Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

6. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.

it is good to know about bitcoin TestNet in this step since many may not want to or not have extra money to buy bitcoin with. TestNet coins are free since they have no value and the good wallets support TestNet which anyone can use (like electrum).
that way they don't risk anything while freely learning about how to truly use bitcoin with their desktop wallets.
here is a topic with more information: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/testnet-bitcoin-activate-experience-it-but-dont-trade-and-get-scammed-5215716

Nice Idea

@Josefjix, you can reach out to me as well via bitcointalk PM to send you some "tBTC" for you to be able to conduct an experiment and to give them an idea how bitcoin transaction works under the hood.

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I wonder what subject originally are you teaching? Economics? Or info tech-related subject?
On the other hand, I admire teacher like you. Aside from incorporating how bitcoin works in differeny aspects, you are also contributing to make the adoption and awareness more certainly be acquired by your students.

Explaining also blockchain is significant though it's a bit difficult on how to explain it but the more they understand the proccess, the more they will get interested about it.

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I think the first thing you should tell them about the risks that may be encountered in the cryptocurrency market. Most newcomers on the market want to make money quickly and easily fall into a scam, so it is important to warn them from the start.

Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

1. General introduction to Bitcoin

I would also love to know how you will introduce Bitcoin

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Aside from the given pointer, you shouldn't have missed trading. trading platforms and exchanges. Also, it will help if you mention the term Cryptocurrency and the difference between Bitcoin and altcoins since the industry is not composed of Bitcoin alone, people will stumble on altcoins once they explore Bitcoin so I guess it would be a good move if you will somehow mention these stuff. Something like general introduction on Cryptocurrency and focus detailed on Bitcoin.

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Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

So, I came up with these;

2. What it is used for

Many of us are still not that good at using bitcoin and manipulating it in the market. Many of us are still not that knowledgeable on how to use bitcoin in transactions properly. Especially those newbies and including those btc holders who are doing it the wrong way. This is a good idea especially if you are willing to learn more about the importance of bitcoin

Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

3. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum

This forum will really help you to understand things with different opinions and point of views towards a certain topic. I really learned a lot just by contributing to share my opinion here about bitcoin and some people are answering my questions. When you want to learn something about bitcoin then this is a good place to start a discussion.

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Before actually teaching them about Bitcoin, we must at least teach them on where did it came from and not just Bitcoin. Bitcoin is to broad to be a topic because we are only using Bitcoin as a basis (for some) cryptocurrency. Learning about Bitcoin would really take a lot of time and we must be ready to be asked a lot of questions pertaining on how does the Cryptocurrency Industry work. It would be really good to teach them to students who are around in the field of Computer Science.

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Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

6. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.

it is good to know about bitcoin TestNet in this step since many may not want to or not have extra money to buy bitcoin with. TestNet coins are free since they have no value and the good wallets support TestNet which anyone can use (like electrum).
that way they don't risk anything while freely learning about how to truly use bitcoin with their desktop wallets.
here is a topic with more information: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/testnet-bitcoin-activate-experience-it-but-dont-trade-and-get-scammed-5215716

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You can always talk about the advantages of BTC nowadays and some hodling facts just don't forget to tell them the Volatility of the price in the market. which is the most important thing they should know before thinking to buy some BTC. some people forget this crucial information to tell those who want to learn about BTC until they already lost some high percentage of their investment due to the sudden fall of the market or what we called it Bearish trend. If they only knew about it, they could have to stop themselves from investing too much. I read some topics where he messes up with his grandma's savings. after he invested it all, the price went down and all he did was posted it here blaming everyone that no one tells him about the volatility of the price.

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Quote from: cissrawk on July 01, 2020, 05:25:06 AM

You must explain how the fee work too. Also, explaining what is "scam" such as ponzi, mlm, hyip, etc and how to avoid them. Most newcomer think that they are legit, especially with 'fake' cloud mining (i don't recommend the real one tho).

If some of your student interested, don't forget to tell them to backup their seeds or private key.

Yes I think OP should also enlighten them with investment since Bitcoin is being used as an investment tool those are the biggest misunderstanding of newbies for my opinion.
You should also guide them in trading and show them other crypto currencies so they wouldn't fall easily to some crypto signal groups that would offer them a huge profit.

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You should start in explaining what bitcoin is, in order for us to learn something we should know what is its own definition, that is good to include also the number 2. What it is used for, there are many people who don't know how can we use the bitcoin, they even know if it is money or not, well it is online money which can be used in real life if you convert it into fiat currency.

Good thing is that you should also include this forum, you may advise him to visit this forum to know more about cryptocurrency, this forum is really good for gaining a lot of information about cryptocurrency, just like me I only learn cryptocurrency because of this forum. It's better if he does self-study by exploring this forum and the guide of yours as well. You should also teach them about investing and trading becauce once they have joined this forum they will encounter or read things about both inevsting and trading, its better if they have good idea about it.

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This is interesting!

I would want to know the specific courses these college students are taking up. Based on their specific fields of study, you could bring the discussion into them a little deeper considering that you are talking about graduating college students, according to your other thread.

You can, for example, discuss the basics of Bitcoin and then eventually bring it deeper into technical discussions if they are taking up computer courses or into the economic side of it if they are taking up economics and so on.

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You should probably consider adding Bitcoins' current state. Like how it's being seen as a speculative asset, far from it's supposed to be used as a currency. I also doubt you need to discuss mining deeply? Probably an idea on how mining works, but that's it, no need to overcomplicate it or something. Also, I don't particularly support the idea of adding the Bitcointalk forum as a huge part of the plan? Probably just speak of it in the passing and tell them that they could ask people there with regards to any questions they have with Bitcoin.

There's also the idea of adding the timeline of Bitcoin, don't just sum or skip them, probably discuss every major event that happened with Bitcoin. Also, avoid CSW please, students can afford to live their lives without knowing this dude.

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Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

So, I made a post about me teaching college students about Bitcoin and it's usage. I asked for few things that would make up my lesson plans here.https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.54708539 The positive replies I got was enough for me. So, I came up with these;

1. General introduction to Bitcoin
2. What it is used for
3. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
4. Mining
5. Digital skills
6. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.

Your criticism is a welcome one too. Embarrassed

Nice plan but I don't think we need number two since that can be tackled with the general introduction to bitcoin since it is specified as "general" introduction. So you could push number 3 to number 2. Since you are doing it online, you could let them access the forum and make assignments from there like for example read a thread and tell about it in the class, something like that.

Although I am still thinking, as a teacher, we don't see this as a lesson plan but just a structure of what you are planning. You are teaching college students so you need to be organized. You need to plan this as well since you said that your topic is Bitcoin and its usage but I don't think you should add Digital skill right there, I don't know about mining since your topic is bitcoin's usage, you should just add that to "general introduction". To be honest, you could just tackle all the things about bitcoin and its usage in number 1.

You should plan this as well as thinking who will benefit from this, how will they benefit, and if you're plan follow SMART method of goal setting by Dr. Locke and Dr. Latham.

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Considering the fact that some of your student is at the range of 14 to 20+ years old, it is worth noting that you also need to emphasize the "Frequently Asked Questions" with regards to the general information of bitcoin especially in the areas of legalities, economy and security.

Whenever people ask me a particular bitcoin related question, Bitcoin Wiki is the most comprehensive resource that I use as a reference of my answers.

Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

3. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum

As long as for discussion puposes that would be fine.

Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

4. Mining

This is quite technical for newbies to understand if they haven't tried an actual bitcoin transaction. This could really make sense if they understand why bitcoin has transaction fees, confirmations, txid etc..

This could give you a not much accurate of how bitcoin works, but this is a good simulator to simplify the technical part of how bitcoin works under the hood especially when sending a transaction and mining.

Bitcoin simulator (Technical Introduction)
Read the thread since the website itself had some inaccurate information.

Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

5. Digital skills

What about digital skills?

Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

6. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.

You can find lots of bitcoin quizzes in google Cheesy

. Don't tire yourself though.

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Quote from: AmoreJaz on July 01, 2020, 05:51:15 AM

i like the fact that you will introduce this forum to them. because if they will not get what they need from your lecture, they can always check and read this forum.
the beginners section alone will open them to so many insights that they will not get from crypto websites.
so i guess that will be your legacy to them - introducing this forum for tons of knowledge waiting to be cultivated

It's a really good move, well, as long as OP doesn't advertise Bitcointalk as a moneymaking forum; because that would be disastrous for both sides(Bitcointalk and OP's listeners). I couldn't remember how much posts I've seen on how to make money because their friend told them that Bitcointalk is some moneymaking site.

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Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:15:32 AM

3. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum

Keep in mind that this forum can be tricky for young people, so you'll have to warn them:

* the forum contains good and helpful people, but bad ones too; it contains useful info, but also scams.
* there is gambling section and young people can get easily to the point of gambling too big amounts or get addicted.
* there are scam projects (hyip, doublers, scam tokens) that invite people for "easy money", but actually stealing
* there are faucets which are usually a huge waste of time with little to no benefits

I feel like this forum needs a certain degree of maturity in order to be safe here.
It's far from me that you should keep them away of here, but at least warn them to be prepared.

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i like the fact that you will introduce this forum to them. because if they will not get what they need from your lecture, they can always check and read this forum.
the beginners section alone will open them to so many insights that they will not get from crypto websites.
so i guess that will be your legacy to them - introducing this forum for tons of knowledge waiting to be cultivated

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Quote from: Josefjix on July 01, 2020, 05:34:53 AM

Sure, they will definitely ask. I can actually tell them a lot. I'm still gathering more information. If this question was thrown at you as a teacher how would you answer it?

Man, I was asking you. You sure did pull out the reverse uno card huh? As you're the one that's actually going present, not me. Tongue

Anyway, I'd put emphasis on:

1. Disadvantages of the current fiat system in general
2. Advantages of Bitcoin being decentralized and it giving people self-sovereignty
3. Advantages of Bitcoin's scarcity
4. The risks of self custody

And finally, while I'm not doubting you because I don't know how much knowledge you have, but actually make sure you know what you're talking about before doing a presentation. False or misleading information can be dangerous. Best of luck.

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