UAE schools to launch a new lesson on cryptocurrencies

As metaverse, NFT, virtual reality, game development, and other technologies are rapidly evolving, the UAE has decided to introduce new blockchain technology programs in schools. It is believed that this will help prepare students for the future labor market, which will include blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies.

«We believe that blockchain is the future, and we want to delve into this space by raising awareness among teachers, students, and their parents. Our students from the fourth to the sixth grade are already studying game design. We will make sure that they have a developed digital mindset. They need to hear about NFTs, digital assets, and blockchains,» said Repton principal Al Barsha.

According to Mark Ryan, a primary school art teacher at Raha International School in Abu Dhabi, he has been teaching children to turn artwork into NFTs since last year. The students do not focus on buying or selling non-fungible tokens, but rather learn how young artists can express themselves in the digital space.

It is worth noting that teaching children the basics of blockchain technologies is also relevant in the United States. According to a survey by Study.com, 64% of American parents who invest in digital assets want to teach their children about it. Most respondents are convinced that a course on blockchain technologies and investing should be a mandatory part of the educational process in schools. In September, it became known about a crypto app for teenagers. «All our research on Generation Z shows that they learn independently, but also follow trends, such as the development of the crypto world. TikTok and Reddit are often their financial advisors — this needs to change ,» emphasized the CEO of Stack.