You mentioned that the campaign will last 3 weeks (June 30, 2020)
The end of your campaign is near. What is the progress of your students?
The age range of the students is
Age range from 14-23.
I would prefer that the age be from 18 years onwards because most crypto related websites require users to be of legal age.
A good way to teach about bitcoin and crypto in addition to those mentioned is that you teach them about the tools you know and use to make your classes more effective and they feel more motivated to learn.
Very good initiative, I congratulate you.
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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.
I agree with your statement.If some of your student interested, don't forget to tell them to backup their seeds or private key.
That is what we called as Holistic Approach in teaching. We just don`t teach the basics of cryptocurrency. We must integrate all aspects including the seeds or private keys and how to avoid scam projects. Just a little throwback, during my field teaching or practice teaching I also able to include cryptocurrency and trading to my students. Since I am teaching economics, crypto and trading are suitable to my discussion that time. As a matter of fact, my students was amazed because most of my students did not aware of bitcoin. And I realized that teaching or sharing cryptocurrency to other people will not only help them to gain profits by investing but they can also learn the futuristic form of payment.
That is amazing.
I don't know how you would be doing this but the thought of it is just amazing. Introducing the forum could give them a lot of information and knowledge about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as well. I hope you could teach them also how to secure, how to earn them since usually it is the question being asked by people.
I don't know how you would be doing this but the thought of it is just amazing. Introducing the forum could give them a lot of information and knowledge about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as well. I hope you could teach them also how to secure, how to earn them since usually it is the question being asked by people.
I think that it is great idea to introduce university students with basics of crypto world. I would add to your list security, which is most important and also legal framework as many countries are recognising cryptos in their regulations.
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.
actually it is 'Bitcointalk.org" this is the right name of forum mate.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.
But i love all the qualities and style how you brought this all to your students things that very proud for bitcoiner like me.
i am wishing that one day here in my country there will be some subject or course about this topic in schools so my children will learn this better aside from my tutorial(because i want them to learn about this in early ages)
continue your spreading about Bitcoin mate not only to your student but also to your community and friends.
planning must be done as well as possible, starting from the introduction of Bitcoin is very good. Then explain about usefulness, then about explanation of this forum is not necessary in my opinion.
It’s really not an easy thing to do lol. I have a lot of people that would usually come to me and be asking that I teach them about bitcoin, and due to the fact I hardly get the time, I’m unable to do that. And I would just refer them to some articles and websites and videos as well, that will help them learn. But it’s always best when someone teaches you face to face and you’re able to ask questions.Its what I do too, I send articles and readings, I much prefer youtube videos that really help me when I am starting as well. Cause let's admit that bitcoin isn't that interesting with all its technicality but there are some videos who helps you stay interested, so I also recommend OP to teach with videos too, you can start with it, depends really on how you teach as a teacher but videos about btc (good and quality videos) can really help you teach your students. I recommend videos that didn't use technical words. Bitcoin for dummies first, then walk your way from there.
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.
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.
You seem to have gone through the bitcoin scam that you needed to add here. Many are constantly being scanned and this is definitely a warning for newcomers. This is a big problem for achieved Bitcoin. There are many who have left this line as a victims of scamming.
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
That’s really nice . These are the basic things that anyone that’s interested in cryptocurrency needs to know and it’s good that you’re taking your time to teach people about this. I do see some articles on Coindesk. They have a page on their website that is dedicated to learning everything about bitcoin . You can as well check out their website and you might be able to see some topics that are useful that you can add to this and make it a longer list.planning must be done as well as possible, starting from the introduction of Bitcoin is very good. Then explain about usefulness, then about explanation of this forum is not necessary in my opinion.
It’s really not an easy thing to do lol. I have a lot of people that would usually come to me and be asking that I teach them about bitcoin, and due to the fact I hardly get the time, I’m unable to do that. And I would just refer them to some articles and websites and videos as well, that will help them learn. But it’s always best when someone teaches you face to face and you’re able to ask questions. 
Utilizing bitcoins price for maximum possible profitability is ideal but for people who do just aim for long term then this thing wouldnt really be an issue since
they are aiming for future selling not for short ones.So it wouldnt really matter at all.In topic talk then investment might be somewhat little far off for the lesson plan to be teached on
but it would really be great if it would be included.
But I wonder for people who have time or goals that he wants to reach in one period, but he is not selling the asset directly at a high price, and still waiting for another highest price. That will not be recommended to do because we don't know if the price will stay at a high price or not (I am sure the price will go down after reaching the high price). So in this matter, we need to think about the greediness factor that might come to us, especially if we can reach a big profit in a short time before the investment period is come. they are aiming for future selling not for short ones.So it wouldnt really matter at all.In topic talk then investment might be somewhat little far off for the lesson plan to be teached on
but it would really be great if it would be included.
If the whole topic is about Bitcoin then I definitely commend you for the topics that you have made and will be teaching out to your students. I would also like to emphasize if you can include like what are the different ways to earn Bitcoin and how to avoid the bad ways to earn and scams. Also you put a little emphasis on how Bitcoin revolutionized the digital currency market with the creation of Alternative coins. Lastly, you might also need to give a financial disclaimer before presenting to class, that this is for informational purposes and is in no way intended to be a financial guide to financial freedom.
Your planning at the opening post is good enough, providing learning about Bitcoin to be accepted is not easy indeed. Therefore planning
must be done as well as possible, starting from the introduction of Bitcoin is very good. Then explain about usefulness, then about explanation
of this forum is not necessary in my opinion. Immediately, an explanation regarding the strengths and weaknesses of Bitcoin, and finally learn
how to buy, sell and make money from Bitcoin. If all the points I have mentioned are well studied, I am sure that in the near future Bitcoin
mass adoption will occur.
must be done as well as possible, starting from the introduction of Bitcoin is very good. Then explain about usefulness, then about explanation
of this forum is not necessary in my opinion. Immediately, an explanation regarding the strengths and weaknesses of Bitcoin, and finally learn
how to buy, sell and make money from Bitcoin. If all the points I have mentioned are well studied, I am sure that in the near future Bitcoin
mass adoption will occur.
It is very interesting to see that work and it is not hard for you to make a lesson plan because you have already a background in teaching or something alike. The only you need is approval from your head. Well, I hope this will be granted.
Dude, it's granted already before which is why they came up with this thread showing what they've taught to their students.
@OP, please include types of trading and gambling sections too (if allowed) in order to make those students aware of the fact that this asset class is too volatile and it is only good for those who don't overleverage. It's also better if you put down the list of various types of mining equipment which changed from time to time for BTC and make them understand what it takes now to become a successful miner, now that BTC halving took place.
It is very interesting to see that work and it is not hard for you to make a lesson plan because you have already a background in teaching or something alike. The only you need is approval from your head. Well, I hope this will be granted.
A lot of people who have been eager to know more about Bitcoin and about crypto itself. We have youtube and online resources but feel better to have an interrogation from an expert (and that you called yourself). Just be sure that you are also preferred for this and all the resources to have to make it more clear for the students. It for sure this could help to promote Bitcoin and it gathers more listeners.
A lot of people who have been eager to know more about Bitcoin and about crypto itself. We have youtube and online resources but feel better to have an interrogation from an expert (and that you called yourself). Just be sure that you are also preferred for this and all the resources to have to make it more clear for the students. It for sure this could help to promote Bitcoin and it gathers more listeners.
what country is this and what school . is the school have a bitcoin course ? if it doesnt have , can we still teach btc to our students inside the classroom ? maybe its possible if no important lessons are going to discuss . if i am one of your studendts i think im going to be the top student because i like btc and anything related to it . most of all i love quizes especially if its related to my hobby which was btc . your lesson plan is okay but better if you add more categories same as what we see on the forum , the longer your lecture goes .
This is a wonderful bold step taking by you. How I wish, we'll be telling the young one's about bitcoin from the grassroots. It will go a long way cos by so doing, they'll pass the knowledge gotten from crypto to their friends and family easily. Crypto knowledge will spreading indirectly
Each of the table of content you stated has other topics in them, which I don't expect you to rush any. It could take weeks before you can finish them.
Crypto teachings is a gradual process that needed much practical work than explanation. Which I believe you'll be able to shown them how blockchain is been run
Each of the table of content you stated has other topics in them, which I don't expect you to rush any. It could take weeks before you can finish them.
Crypto teachings is a gradual process that needed much practical work than explanation. Which I believe you'll be able to shown them how blockchain is been run
In topic talk then investment might be somewhat little far off for the lesson plan to be teached on
but it would really be great if it would be included.
I think lesson on Bitcoin investment should be tackled separately. It will only complicate the information and make the audience confused. It can be included as general info view but should not be focused on it or add it as a focal point of the discussion.
If you need a lesson plan, I will suggest you check out some books on cryptocurrencies. Also depend on the level of understanding of the student you are taking will give you idea of what you are to put up as topic. Introducing the underlying technology which is the blockchain should be the first topic to consider then you can start to broaden the technology as sub topics. For this, I will suggest a book titled "The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them' by Antony Lewis.
That is a good suggestion so that students would be able to read more thing ls and not just depend on what he says in the class althouhh based on the OP I don't think they will get that deeper. I guess his goal is to give some knowledge about bitcoin and its uses, most of the people that will go to that class are those that don't know or doesn't have that knowledge.
I guess the technology behind it is a little bit overboard and it might be a new curriculum for him to teach. But since it is just an introduction to it, he could suggest that book and just make his students read the other part that can't be discussed in the class.
How to prevent the risk will be necessary to be one lesson because not all people know how to do that. Many of us are getting stuck in the higher price without we can sell the bitcoin because the price is down too deep. If they want to try to trade, you need to besides them, and you can tell what step by step to starting trading is. As a beginner, they need to teach by you because they don't have much knowledge about crypto, trading, and investment, so you need to explain the details to them.
I do not like the term "prevent". There are always risks in every investment so the best term that we should use is how we should manage the risks very well. There are a lot of investors who lose money in cryptocurrencies just because they do not know what they are into. They keep buying bitcoin because their expectation it will grow quickly. Managing risks are important especially if we want to grow and protect our capital.
The risk will always be there, whether we realize or not, but we can avoid the big risk. We must manage our money to be used for the investment, and that will work too in the crypto investment. If you want to buy bitcoin, you need to decide how much money you want to use to buy bitcoin. You can keep buying bitcoin, but you need to have an analysis to know when you can buy bitcoin at a low price.
they are aiming for future selling not for short ones.So it wouldnt really matter at all.In topic talk then investment might be somewhat little far off for the lesson plan to be teached on
but it would really be great if it would be included.
The syllabus looks fine for me. I only suggest to teach Daytrading first before going to Mining 
because the latter one is more complex than the other.. You can also teach a glimpse of alt coins for them to realize the pros and cons of it compared to bitcoin. In this way, your students will be aware of the danger of investing to recent sprouting tokens which are mostly scam or failure. Therefore, it will result to less victims of money loss.
. You not only able to give your students legit references for their study but also encourging them to become part of our community. Maybe one of them soon will be well recognized and become one of the forum's assets in the future, who knows?
because the latter one is more complex than the other.. You can also teach a glimpse of alt coins for them to realize the pros and cons of it compared to bitcoin. In this way, your students will be aware of the danger of investing to recent sprouting tokens which are mostly scam or failure. Therefore, it will result to less victims of money loss.3. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
I like this one . You not only able to give your students legit references for their study but also encourging them to become part of our community. Maybe one of them soon will be well recognized and become one of the forum's assets in the future, who knows?
That is a great plan OP, I must commend your effort in driving the global adoption of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies at large.
I must add, you need to explain clearly that Bitcoin investment won't get one rich overnight (not bad if it happens, because it has the capacity), this will help them reduce the expectations of getting rich immediately they purchase cryptocurrency.
They need to learn the benefits of patience in this space.
I must add, you need to explain clearly that Bitcoin investment won't get one rich overnight (not bad if it happens, because it has the capacity), this will help them reduce the expectations of getting rich immediately they purchase cryptocurrency.
They need to learn the benefits of patience in this space.
How to prevent the risk will be necessary to be one lesson because not all people know how to do that. Many of us are getting stuck in the higher price without we can sell the bitcoin because the price is down too deep. If they want to try to trade, you need to besides them, and you can tell what step by step to starting trading is. As a beginner, they need to teach by you because they don't have much knowledge about crypto, trading, and investment, so you need to explain the details to them.
I do not like the term "prevent". There are always risks in every investment so the best term that we should use is how we should manage the risks very well. There are a lot of investors who lose money in cryptocurrencies just because they do not know what they are into. They keep buying bitcoin because their expectation it will grow quickly. Managing risks are important especially if we want to grow and protect our capital.The risk will always be there, whether we realize or not, but we can avoid the big risk. We must manage our money to be used for the investment, and that will work too in the crypto investment. If you want to buy bitcoin, you need to decide how much money you want to use to buy bitcoin. You can keep buying bitcoin, but you need to have an analysis to know when you can buy bitcoin at a low price.
There are lots of things to learn about cryptocurrency, and they need to understand a lot of things when it comes to internet Business, since cryptocurrency is part of the internet. You need to let them know about scam just like some have pointed out here, it's really important. And they should also understand how the transaction works and know everything about fees.
Moreover, why I am pointing out that they should know about the online scams there is, is so that they will be able to stay clear from it and not make mistakes. This is a really long story, you should do the research and you should add it to your lesson plans.
If you are not familiar with basic internet things, then honestly bitcoin is not at all for you. You must get familiar with all pre-cautionary measurements of internet first and then you must take time to study about bitcoins and how to invest and how to securely save bitcoins and then only you must go for buying your first bitcoins.
Moreover, why I am pointing out that they should know about the online scams there is, is so that they will be able to stay clear from it and not make mistakes. This is a really long story, you should do the research and you should add it to your lesson plans.
If some of your student interested, don't forget to tell them to backup their seeds or private key.
This must be a basic and foremost step for any internet activity. People need to remember their password when they create their new email ID and then the password is something too long and in unreadable format then they must go for taking proper back up. Same applies to seed and private keys.If you are not familiar with basic internet things, then honestly bitcoin is not at all for you. You must get familiar with all pre-cautionary measurements of internet first and then you must take time to study about bitcoins and how to invest and how to securely save bitcoins and then only you must go for buying your first bitcoins.
The school allowed you to do this?
I mean, there is no curriculum about this right?
I am just intrigued on how you pulled it off.
Other schools won't allow this since it is not covered by anything. But I guess it is because they are graduating college students.
Forgive my nosiness.
I mean, there is no curriculum about this right?
I am just intrigued on how you pulled it off.
Other schools won't allow this since it is not covered by anything. But I guess it is because they are graduating college students.
Forgive my nosiness.
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.
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.
Don't forget to teach them the risks involve in going into BTC trading, mining and other things related. And as well bring them to the understanding of how this risks and the fear of not achieving anything after dedicated work can be resolved.
1. General introduction to Bitcoin
2. What it is used for
3. Wallet
4. Exchange site
5. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
6. Mining
7. Digital skills
8. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.
Same order but It should also discuss the market, so they can understand how volatile the bitcoin is.2. What it is used for
3. Wallet
4. Exchange site
5. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
6. Mining
7. Digital skills
8. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.
If you need a lesson plan, I will suggest you check out some books on cryptocurrencies. Also depend on the level of understanding of the student you are taking will give you idea of what you are to put up as topic. Introducing the underlying technology which is the blockchain should be the first topic to consider then you can start to broaden the technology as sub topics. For this, I will suggest a book titled "The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them' by Antony Lewis.
There should also be a advantages and disadvantages of bitcoin, although it may already be included to your lesson plan, the risks it have like scams and ponzi, how to distinguish one, the red flags and how to avoid falling for those scams.
Bringing this into a much highlighted way in order to inform everyone in regards to this bad/illegal
practices / activities of scammers and hackers.
There are lots of ideas that might be tackled from your lesson plans but bringing this facts to wider
audiences will allow them to prepare better.
It's nice to see that topics like this are now available and spreading the more information about
bitcoin and blockchain technology.
Spreading and sharing knowledge will invite more interest and bring more new investment to
this system.
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.
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.
Don't forget to teach them the risks involve in going into BTC trading, mining and other things related. And as well bring them to the understanding of how this risks and the fear of not achieving anything after dedicated work can be resolved.
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.
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.
Don't forget to teach them the risks involve in going into BTC trading, mining and other things related. And as well bring them to the understanding of how this risks and the fear of not achieving anything after dedicated work can be resolved.
There should also be a advantages and disadvantages of bitcoin, although it may already be included to your lesson plan, the risks it have like scams and ponzi, how to distinguish one, the red flags and how to avoid falling for those scams.
"2.What it is used for." is kinda pointless,because Bitcoin is a currency,so it's common sense that Bitcoin could be used for purchasing goods and services and as a store of value.
You should definitely include a lesson about the blockchain and a lesson about the Bitcoin Hardforks/Softforks.
Your students shouldn't get confused that there are a few versions of Bitcoin that aren't Bitcoin Core.
Anyway,the rest of the lesson plan looks fine and great job for teaching other people about Bitcoin,OP.
You should definitely include a lesson about the blockchain and a lesson about the Bitcoin Hardforks/Softforks.
Your students shouldn't get confused that there are a few versions of Bitcoin that aren't Bitcoin Core.
Anyway,the rest of the lesson plan looks fine and great job for teaching other people about Bitcoin,OP.
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.
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.
This is a good one, you have to make them understand the difference between fiat and btc. Be honest and let them know the risk too. I think you should have a different chapter about scams in crypto, so they should be aware about it as a beginner. You should be responsible in introducing them about btc, because if you teach btc without the risk, some of them may really believe that its an easy place to earn money, they will see it not as a currency but only a place for money. Then they will become just like those beginners who quickly jump right away without even knowing its risk.
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.
This place needs more of you so keep it up.
Indeed, the challenge here is how to keep the audience interest up at all times. So OP must think of a very entertaining approach that will keep his listener's attention on the subject without the use of overhyped messages or get rich quick method. We all know that finance gains make the audience interested but it will be devastating to the pockets of the listeners.
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.
Nice, can I ask on what course subject will you teach that to your students? 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.
I guess it'll fit on Data communications or Computer programming, you should include Blockchain after the introduction of Bitcoin so they can fully understand it's capabilities when you tackled topic no. 2.
The further discussions should be the last one and change the topic no. 3 as different kinds of wallets in BTC.
1. General introduction to Bitcoin
2. What it is used for
3. Wallet
4. Exchange site
5. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
6. Mining
7. Digital skills
8. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.
Same order but It should also discuss the market, so they can understand how volatile the bitcoin is.2. What it is used for
3. Wallet
4. Exchange site
5. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
6. Mining
7. Digital skills
8. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.
I admired your plan but first you need to keep yourself and the students save by applying the right good social hygiene.
With that been said, i would like to advise you to re arrange the lesson in this form
1. General introduction to Bitcoin
2. What it is used for
3. Wallet
4. Exchange site
5. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
6. Mining
7. Digital skills
8. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.
so that some of the student wont focus much on joining bounty campaign rather focusing on the lesson.
With that been said, i would like to advise you to re arrange the lesson in this form
1. General introduction to Bitcoin
2. What it is used for
3. Wallet
4. Exchange site
5. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
6. Mining
7. Digital skills
8. Last week would be used for quizzes and setting up Bitcoin accounts and prizes would be won for serious students among them.
so that some of the student wont focus much on joining bounty campaign rather focusing on the lesson.
You should also point out why is it a superior technology then Fiat, stocks and Gold and how it would change/fix the flawed system of our current monetary system.
The above workflow is all good to me, i wish more teachers like you starts introducing it to more youths for them to know how evil the banking system is.
May i ask, where do you teach ?
The above workflow is all good to me, i wish more teachers like you starts introducing it to more youths for them to know how evil the banking system is.
May i ask, where do you teach ?
I'm not quite sure what subject you thought and why you were able to insert bitcoin of your topics since there is a course syllabus as guide for college students and a module or curriculum guide for primary and secondary students. I am amaze of you having so much time that you can insert bitcoin as we all know that it could take so much time in teaching bitcoin because of its technical aspect.
So how could you also discussed and explain if found out from your dean or principal that your topics being thought is not relevant to the course curriculum guide or syllabus? Bitcoin is not yet being approved to all generally as it could be helpful to the community even if we can say that btc would be cashless. Banks had also made some cashless transactions to which will not be requiring to use the btc.
BTC could be risky also for your students knowing that they are new and will be throwing their money away unless you teach them about bounty hunting. However bounty hunting could only earn cents.
But if you really want to teach them then make them aware of what btc is all about and then let them focus on products and services that they could use in order to earn btc and just by buying it.
So how could you also discussed and explain if found out from your dean or principal that your topics being thought is not relevant to the course curriculum guide or syllabus? Bitcoin is not yet being approved to all generally as it could be helpful to the community even if we can say that btc would be cashless. Banks had also made some cashless transactions to which will not be requiring to use the btc.
BTC could be risky also for your students knowing that they are new and will be throwing their money away unless you teach them about bounty hunting. However bounty hunting could only earn cents.
But if you really want to teach them then make them aware of what btc is all about and then let them focus on products and services that they could use in order to earn btc and just by buying it.
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.
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.
These are all the basics which is really worthy for you to start on when you are tending to teach up on zero-knowledge students about Bitcoin.
They would able to grasp it easily since this generation is already aware in most techy thing around so that wont really be a problem.
As mentioned earlier it would really be good to teach out on how to avoid scams and frauds that do exist into this market.
Also, teach them that bitcoin isnt really only solely for making money but rather into its true usage when it comes to digital payment system.
A very good idea by teaching bitcoin to college students, this is something that must be done from now on. This will make bitcoin
more popular and hopefully there will be mass adoption, and in my opinion began to explain with the following material
1. What is Bitcoin
2. The advantages and disadvantages of Bitcoin
3. How to get Bitcoin
4. Where to store and sell Bitcoin
5. Legality of Bitcoin
The five points above must be explained to college students, so they really understand about Bitcoin.
more popular and hopefully there will be mass adoption, and in my opinion began to explain with the following material
1. What is Bitcoin
2. The advantages and disadvantages of Bitcoin
3. How to get Bitcoin
4. Where to store and sell Bitcoin
5. Legality of Bitcoin
The five points above must be explained to college students, so they really understand about Bitcoin.
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.
Not only students in the field of Computer Science. Other fields such as economics also become important fields to know about Bitcoin. Because Bitcoin is related to the Digital economy which is currently popular.Learning about bitcoin from the start of understanding and history of bitcoin will provide good education. Bitcoin is not just an asset that gives money to its holders, but has unique technology that is not owned by other currencies.
Your criticism is a welcome one too.
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.
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.
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.
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
@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.
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.
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.
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.
1. General introduction to Bitcoin
I would also love to know how you will introduce Bitcoin
1. General introduction to Bitcoin
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.
So, I came up with these;
2. What it is used for
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.If some of your student interested, don't forget to tell them to backup their seeds or private key.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
. Don't tire yourself though.
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.
3. Introduction to a forum dedicated for discussion of Bitcoins named Bitcointalk Forum
As long as for discussion puposes that would be fine.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.
5. Digital skills
What about 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.
You can find lots of bitcoin quizzes in google . Don't tire yourself though. 
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Maybe you can add how crypto currencies involved, like the pre-cursor of bitcoin so that your students will understand how everything evolved and how bitcoin become the prime mover. You can also add disclaimer that bitcoin could be treat as investment, but you have to be very careful and understand the risk involved. Only, scams are more prevalent now, with a lot of fake giveaways, bitcoin doublers and others that they can easily fall for the trap if they didn't do any research and blatantly trust someone.
General introduction, history and who made it.
What it is used for, used as payment for various services.
If you're still stuck, I can still provide more answers.
What it is used for, used as payment for various services.
If you're still stuck, I can still provide more answers.
Can you expound more on the "payment for various services" part? Because I could guarantee that people would ask you "why do we need to use bitcoin? Why not just use USD/GDP/etc? and bitcoin is volatile etc etc".
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?
General introduction, history and who made it.
What it is used for, used as payment for various services.
If you're still stuck, I can still provide more answers.
What it is used for, used as payment for various services.
If you're still stuck, I can still provide more answers.
Can you expound more on the "payment for various services" part? Because I could guarantee that people would ask you "why do we need to use bitcoin? Why not just use USD/GDP/etc? and bitcoin is volatile etc etc".
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.
If some of your student interested, don't forget to tell them to backup their seeds or private key.
I will practically do that in front of everyone of them. And tell them not to make use of the wallets opened for practical purposes as one or two of them could hack into their wallets.
1. General introduction to Bitcoin
2. What it is used for
2. What it is used for
I'm honestly more curious about how you're going to explain things rather than your "lesson plan", as this part is quite critical. Can you give us a quick explanation on parts 1 and 2 here? How are you going to describe Bitcoin, and what is Bitcoin for according to you?
General introduction, history and who made it.
What it is used for, used as payment for various services.
If you're still stuck, I can still provide more answers.
1. General introduction to Bitcoin
2. What it is used for
2. What it is used for
I'm honestly more curious about how you're going to explain things rather than your "lesson plan", as this part is quite critical. Can you give us a quick explanation on parts 1 and 2 here? How are you going to describe Bitcoin, and what is Bitcoin for according to you?
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.
If some of your student interested, don't forget to tell them to backup their seeds or private key.
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.
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.
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