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The Unifiers Adoption Working Group held an introductory session where participants from Polkadot and Cardano ecosystems discussed their goals for the project, which included gathering insights on education strategies within their respective ecosystems. The participants shared their roles and responsibilities within their organizations, and their interests in decentralized infrastructure, education, and bridging the gap between technology and everyday users. They discussed their involvement in various initiatives and courses aimed at making blockchain technology more accessible.
The session also included an overview of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy's academic approach to blockchain education, emphasizing its focus on fundamental protocol level development and understanding of blockchain fundamentals. The participants shared positive experiences of individuals who have benefited from PBA's technical and founders tracks, leading to the start of their own projects or participation in the ecosystem. The discussion also touched on the challenges of adapting educational strategies to different audiences and the need to simplify concepts to engage entry-level audiences.
The workshop's focus was on education strategies and improvement. The participants discussed diverse strategies for educating different learner profiles, emphasizing the significance of tailoring the approach to the specific audience. They also delved into the impact of skepticism and FOMO on people's engagement with new technologies, highlighting the need to build trust and address concerns. Additionally, they touched on the challenges faced by core developers in finding time to teach and stressed the importance of collaboration between technical educators and core developers to disseminate information effectively.
The discussion also included the need to transform education using blockchain technology, drawing parallels with historical practices of skilled artisans mentoring apprentices. The participants emphasized the importance of trust and creating structures that encourage talented educators to contribute their time to educational efforts in Web3. They also proposed the idea of using crypto to fund facilitation services and address the stigma associated with non-formal peer-to-peer training. The meeting concluded with expressions of gratitude and a commitment to share reports and stay in touch for future collaboration.
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Unifiers Adoption Working Group Introduction and Educator Strategies Discussion
The Unifiers Adoption Working Group kicked off with an introductory session, where participants from Polkadot and Cardano ecosystems gathered to discuss their goals for the project. The main focus was on gathering insights and exchanging ideas about education strategies within their respective ecosystems. The session commenced with introductions from the participants, including Filippo F and Linda, who provided details about their roles and responsibilities within their organizations.
Introductions and Shared Interests
James, Steve, Roberto, and Lucas share their backgrounds and involvement in the Cardano community, emphasizing their interest in decentralized infrastructure, education, and bridging the gap between technology and everyday users.
Opportunities for education in blockchain and cryptocurrency
Introductions and Discussion on Polkadot Blockchain Academy
Participants, including Jimmy and Felix, introduce themselves and discuss their involvement with the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA). Jimmy explains PBA's academic approach to blockchain education and its impact on participants' projects within the Polkadot ecosystem. Luu shares positive experiences of individuals who have benefited from PBA's technical and founders tracks, leading to the start of their own projects or participation in the ecosystem.
Introductions and Workshop Guidelines
Felix introduces the listener, and Ana is encouraged to participate as an educator. The facilitator sets guidelines for the workshop, emphasizing the need for concise responses to questions. Filippo F discusses the challenges of adapting educational strategies to different audiences.
Educating about Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Filippo F explains his approach to educating entry-level audiences about blockchain and cryptocurrency, highlighting the importance of simplifying technical concepts to spark curiosity. He recounts the challenges of promoting blockchain awareness in a Bitcoin-centric environment and the struggle to engage a population largely unfamiliar with the technology.
Challenges in educating about blockchain and cryptocurrency
Rethinking Education and Financial Practices
James Dunseith discusses the need to redefine the relationship with money and education, highlighting the concepts of sovereignty, independence, and agency. He emphasizes the importance of challenging traditional educational beliefs and creating a more engaging and empowering educational experience. Other participants express agreement and support for these ideas.
Steve Lockhart's Vision for Blockchain in Business
Steve Lockhart passionately discusses his disillusionment with traditional work environments and his discovery of blockchain technology as a potential solution. He emphasizes the potential for blockchain to create more transparent and equitable business operations, allowing individuals to see the impact of their work and contribute to a virtuous cycle of value creation.
Filippo F Discusses Opportunities and Challenges in Cryptocurrency Adoption
Peter invites Filippo F to share his thoughts on cryptocurrency adoption, and Filippo F discusses the opportunities and challenges, noting the skepticism and curiosity among people. He emphasizes the need to address real problems to capture people's interest and trust in the technology, and shares a personal experience of engaging friends in a discussion about cryptocurrency.
Strategies for Educating Different Learner Profiles
Filippo, Peter, and Lucas delve into the complexities of educating different learner profiles, highlighting the need to adapt teaching strategies based on the audience's background and needs. They also address the influence of skepticism and FOMO on individuals' attitudes towards new technologies, emphasizing the importance of building trust and addressing concerns.
Strategies for engaging different types of learners
Incentivizing quality education in blockchain and cryptocurrency
Transforming Education with Blockchain
James Dunseith highlights the historical model of skilled artisans mentoring apprentices as a potential framework for education in the blockchain era. He stresses the significance of trust and the need to create systems that allow talented educators to save time by working with motivated individuals. Dunseith also expresses hope for collaborative exploration of these ideas.
Educator strategies in blockchain and cryptocurrency education
Discussion on Utilizing Crypto for Funding and Facilitation
Lucas advocates for using crypto to fund facilitation services and address the stigma around non-formal peer-to-peer training. He highlights the importance of building a network of trust and establishing a comfortable payment system to support sustainable online teaching. Peter expresses gratitude for the contributions and encourages others to share their notes for documentation.
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James Dunseith will explore the concept of apprenticeships for skilled artisans in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Peter will investigate the potential of using crypto to fund education and training services in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Filippo F will create a network of trust for educators and learners in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Lucas will break through the stigma of providing training or facilitation services as a non-formal peer-to-peer trainer.
Share notes and contribute to the documentation of the meeting for future reference.
Key Questions:
What strategies look best to you when it comes to education, and how can we do better?
How can we attract people who understand front-end concepts, design concepts, and can grasp the technical aspects of blockchain and cryptocurrency to teach and make it user-friendly?
How can we break through the stigma of providing training or facilitation services as a non-formal peer-to-peer trainer?
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