Mission Statement
The Next Gen Web 3 Education Project is dedicated to providing support to educators as they prepare to give their students a deeper understanding of Web 3 and blockchain technology, and its impact on our society and our world.
Who is OUr Target Audience?
Educators who work with high school age (grades 9-12) students in the area of STEM and technology whether teaching programming or engineering classes.
Why a Web3 Curriculum?
If Web3 adoption is going to be effective we need an engaged and knowledgeable public as well as a qualified workforce to develop Web3 and Ethereum applications. We believe that Ethereum is poised to transform society and commerce. We need knowledgeable creators, consumers, adopters, educators, technical experts and policy makers to make that happen. It’s time to introduce the next generation to Web3 its possibilities, challenges, and career opportunities. The goal of the Next Gen Education curriculum is to produce informed and knowledgeable digital citizens ready to work and interact with Web3 and Ethereum.
FAQ
How can I get involved?
- We invite the blockchain and Ethereum Communities to share their knowledge and experience with our developers.
- You can reach us on Discord at htimsb#7649
What projects are we working on?
- Our current focus is to develop a 10 session curriculum that prepares high school/ secondary school teachers to educate their students about Web3 and the blockchain to prepare them for a more technologically advanced future.
- Future projects might include creating live online training to prepare teachers to teach the curriculum. We are also considering developing additional curriculum resources for middle schoolers or homeschoolers.
When will the curriculum be availiable? What will it cost?
- The goal is to have our curriculum ready and launched by August 2023
- The curriculum will be provided free of charge to any high school educator.
Our team
Ken Smith, Co-Founder NextBlock Solutions
Ken Smith is the founder of NextBlock Solutions and an active contributor to the Ethereum space. He presented at DevCon, Bogota regarding promoting small and independent stakers as well as the utility of a smoothing pool. Ken also leads a weekly Twitter community discussion for the Rocketpool community and has appeared on the Bankless podcast. NextBlock Solutions is dedicated to supporting businesses with training and technology as they adopt Web 3 and Ethereum-based solutions. Next Block is supporting the development of the Next Gen Web 3 Education Project because we believe that the best way to grow Ethereum and the Web 3 space is to help young people be engaged, involved, and knowledgeable about Web 3 and its possibilities.
Bridget Smith, Co-Founder NextBlock Solutions, Co-Founder Next Gen Web3 Education Project.
Bridget Smith is an educator, curriculum developer, and co-founder of NextBlock Solutions. She holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Bridget is the co-founder of Class7Training LLC which provides online learning as well as technical training and consulting services in the area of radiation safety protection. Bridget also serves as a technical trainer for adult learners in Radiation Protection and Health Physics for Nevada Technical Associates. The founder of NeuroUnique learning, she specializes in developing curricula and supporting neurodivergent learners with ADHD and learning disabilities. She has worked with learners from preschool to adult and is currently supporting high schoolers and their families. A former robotics coach, Bridget is passionate about giving all learners access to a quality STEM education and creating digitally literate world citizens.
Inga Vintimilla, Educator and Curriculum Developer, Co-Founder Next Gen Web3 Education Project
Inga Vintimilla holds a Master of Science in education from Portland State University with an emphasis on inclusive education and curriculum development. She has worked in the field of education for over 20 years working directly with children, parents, and teachers in both traditional and nontraditional settings. She is experienced in curriculum development and is skilled at creating a curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners. She strives to create engaging and interactive learning experiences that challenge students to think critically and creatively.