Ed3 Weekly Issue #160: Looking In
Recent tech breakthroughs offer us the opportunity to look into our classrooms for insights on their effectiveness
Hello blockchain enthusiasts!
Last week, we looked at teen tech disconnect, exploring the misalignment between the narratives surrounding AI and the metaverse and the lived experiences of young people. This week, we're shifting our gaze inward, turning our attention to our classrooms.
Recent technological advancements have given us a new lens to examine the effectiveness of these breakthroughs in our learning environments.
❓What's truly happening when these tools meet our students and educators?
❓Where are the successes, the challenges, and the unexpected outcomes?
This week's issue dives into this introspection, with some firsthand accounts and perspectives. We'll explore what students are saying about leveraging AI for their schoolwork, witness the groundbreaking launch of Bitcoin scholarships, and hear from Animoca's Yat Siu on why the next big crypto innovation might just emerge from the classroom.
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🤖 AI News
What Students Are Saying About Using A.I. for Schoolwork
🔗 Is it a useful tool? Is it cheating? Is it hindering students’ ability to think? Here is what teenagers told us. Read
💰 Bitcoin News
Bitcoin scholarships launched at Lomond School
🔗 The Satoshi Scholarships at Lomond School offer students the chance to explore Bitcoin and Austrian economics in the classroom. Read
🪙 Crypto News
Why crypto’s next breakthrough could start in the classroom — Animoca’s Yat Siu
🔗 Animoca Brands' Yat Siu says rethinking how we fund education could be the breakthrough that brings blockchain to the mainstream — starting with DeFi student loan financing. Read
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🤿 Deep Dive
Cryptocurrency Basics: Pros, Cons and How It Works
🔗 This article provides a foundational understanding of cryptocurrency and digital finance, knowledge that is increasingly valuable for educators. Technological shifts are reshaping financial infrastructure, and we must grasp the opportunities and challenges our students will face. The piece explains the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, its creation, trading mechanisms, and the distinctions between various types of digital coins. It also sheds light on the debated regulatory status, inherent risks like volatility and environmental impact, and potential benefits such as financial inclusion. This understanding empowers educators to guide students toward informed digital citizenship and support financial literacy in a world where these technologies are rapidly gaining traction and relevance.
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