⅓ [Report/mpDAO Grant #8] Meta Pool Educa ft Open Web Academy
The rapid evolution of emerging technologies that are based on the blockchain ecosystem creates an urgent need to train educational communities (teachers and students) so that they can integrate these advances into educational spaces. In this Blockchain Ecosystem, Decentralized Finance emerges as a tool to be incorporated into the programs of educational institutions. By understanding this new terminology and applying this tool in their daily lives, teachers can enrich their teaching methods and better prepare their students for the future.
Open Web Academy is a community that has brought together more than 2,000 blockchain technology enthusiasts, dedicated to driving projects and sharing knowledge about emerging technologies. Currently, it is carrying out a proposal that aims to design educational plans so that university professors can create experiences based on blockchain in their classrooms. Through Meta Pool services, teachers will learn to implement technological projects, encouraging the use of Meta Pool and promoting the adoption of blockchain technology in the educational field.
The proposal is divided into 3 milestones.
- Course design, LMS platform and inauguration: This first milestone focuses on the development of educational materials and the pedagogical structure of the course. It includes the creation of a customized LMS (Learning Management System) platform to ensure an interactive and accessible learning experience. Once ready, the course will be formally inaugurated, allowing participants to familiarize themselves with the platform and content.
- Complete course for teachers: This second milestone covers the execution of the course aimed at teachers, focused on the use of emerging technologies in the classroom. The content is designed to train teachers in fundamentals and practical applications, giving them the necessary tools to integrate blockchain and Meta Pool services into their curricula and foster the development of advanced digital skills in their students.
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi) course for students: The latest milestone consists of a specialized course for students on Decentralized Finance (DeFi). This program seeks to introduce students to the basic concepts and applications of DeFi, covering topics such as staking, liquid staking, and the use of swaps on the Meta Pool platform. The course combines theory with practice in controlled environments, giving them experience in blockchain and digital finance tools.
By October 22, 2024, the Open Web Academy team has successfully completed milestone number 1 of the 3 milestones of this proposal, having the following results.
Course design content. 
It was designed:
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1 curriculum map:
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1 syllabus:
- Syllabus Meta Pool Educa ft Open Web Academy (in Spanish)
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1 entry and exit profile
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3 practical activities
- Consolidating knowledge - Theoretical
- Consolidating knowledge - Web3 Decalogue
- Template to guide the participant with the report of the use of a DAO
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5 presentations with more than 10 slides each
- Dia 1 - 01. Onboarding Curso
- Dia 1 - 02. Seminario de Introducción a la Web3 y el Protocolo NEAR
- Día 2 - 03. Seminario Gestión de las Organizaciones Autónomas Descentralizadas y las Finanzas Descentralizadas
- Dia 3 - 04. Caso de uso de la Meta Pool DAO & Economia en la Blockchain
- Dia 4 - 05. Taller sobre la planificación de espacios de aprendizaje para aplicar las Finanzas Descentralizadas
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10 activities to complement learning (Activities that the participants are carrying out and that at the end of the course they will be able to provide a repository with the activities carried out.)
- Timeline of the evolution of the internet.
- Web3 concept form
- Decalogue of blockchain technology.
- Comparative matrix of Web2 and Web3
- Exhibition in Canva with the characteristics of training spaces.
- Presentation in Google workspace of the competency model and active methodologies.
- Check list of the curricular organizers necessary for didactic planning by competencies.
- Generating idea questionnaires for the class project as a flipped classroom.
- Planning format to model the workshop.
- Matrix of generating questions for analysis of a DAO.
- Table of advantages and disadvantages of using a DAO.
- Template to guide the participant with the report of the use of a DAO
- Checklist for infographic elements.
Plataforma LMS 
The complete course, including its synchronous and asynchronous activities, has been uploaded to the platform edu.ow.academy, managed by the Open Web Academy team. This platform follows the open source philosophy, using the Moodle engine to ensure continuous access to content and monitoring of student progress. Anyone interested in taking the course independently can register for free and start learning about designing educational experiences with blockchain and Meta Pool.
Inauguration of the course. 
15 professors from the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Studies participated in the opening session (ITESO) and 5 assistants interested in the training. A member of Meta Pool’s core team was on hand to provide an introduction to the platform and explain the process that led the DAO to make this course a reality. During the session, the first topic of the course program was also completed.
Session Summary:
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20 participants in total
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30 minutes introduction to the course
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90 minutes introduction to blockchain technology
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15 people entered the LMS platform
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3 post in X, about the start of the course
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1 post on Linkedin about the start of the course
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Inauguration session video: See here
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Course Playlist: See here
Gallery 
Next steps 
- Complete the execution of the course for teachers.
- Upload recordings of each course module for offline consumption
- Arrange a feedback session with course participants
- Schedule a date for the execution of the student course.
More about Open Web Academy 
Our team includes:
- @educar.near: Project manager, 15 years of experience in leading big tech projects, PM and education lead in Open Web Academy.
- @americammg: Specialist in Teacher Professionalization and Training. Educational and organizational design. Expert Facilitator in Andragogy.
- @izcc.near: Certified NEAR Analyst, NEAR Professor and Google Lv2 Professor, cofounder and general coordinator in Open Web Academy
- @freyjxh98.near: engineer in business management, web3 enthusiast and social media manager in Open Web Academy
- @yairnava.near: Backend developer with experience in RUST and Solidity, mentor of technical workshops
- @syi216.near: Front end developer, with experience in BOS. Technical content creator about NEAR
Our social networks
- Website: https://ow.academy
- Youtube: Open Web Academy - YouTube
- Twitter: x.com
- Telegram: Telegram: Contact @openwebhouse
- Discord: Open Web Academy
- Medium: Open Web Academy – Medium
- Github: Open Web Academy · GitHub
- Tiktok: our (@openwebacademy) | TikTok
The course has a good structure and will be very useful for the educational community. 
