A structured educational program in Spanish and Portuguese to engage developers interested in Stellar and Soroban
aleiranova
monicatalan
ssibaja
Ritahelo
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If you want a more detailed description of each deriverable please check the deck named 'StellarEdu Content Plan'.
Deliverable 1:
Brief Description: Creation of two introductory videos, one in Spanish and one in Portuguese, about the StellarEdu educational program, along with two articles (one in Spanish and one in Portuguese) to be published on our website.
How to Measure Completion: Videos available on our YouTube channel, articles published on our website, and promotion on social media.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the second week from project approval.
Budget: $1500
Deliverable 2:
Brief Description: Development of 6 tutorials (3 in Spanish and 3 in Portuguese) and 6 associated videos for the first learning path (basic level) on what Stellar is.
How to Measure Completion: Videos available on our YouTube channel, articles published on our website.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the fourth week from project approval.
Budget: $5500
Deliverable 3:
Brief Description: Creation of 2 learning paths, 1 in Spanish and 1 in Portuguese. The objective of creating a learning path about Stellar and Soroban is to guide learners through a structured curriculum, enabling them to acquire comprehensive knowledge and practical skills related to these technologies
How to Measure Completion: Learning paths published on our website.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the fifth week from project approval.
Budget: $300
Deliverable 4:
Brief Description: First workshop, developed by Vottun, on what a developer needs to know to start developing on Stellar. Since a detailed description of the network's operation will have already been provided in the tutorials, this practical workshop will focus on exploring the methodology for creating an account, sending and receiving payments, and following received payments.
How to Measure Completion: Recording the live session and uploading it to our YouTube channel.
Estimated Date of Completion: The workshop will take place in the second week following the approval of the project.
Budget: $1000
Deliverable 5:
Brief Description: Creation of two tutorials, one in Spanish and one in Portuguese, summarizing the first workshop.
How to Measure Completion: Publication of these tutorials on our website.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the third week from project approval.
Budget: $400
Deliverable 6:
Brief Description: Second workshop, developed by Vottun, will focus on exploring the Soroban platform and deploying complex smart contracts. During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired in the previous tutorials about this technology.
How to Measure Completion: Recording the live session and uploading it to our YouTube channel.
Estimated Date of Completion: The workshop will take place in the fourth week following the approval of the project.
Budget: $1500
Deliverable 7:
Brief Description: Creation of two tutorials, one in Spanish and one in Portuguese, summarizing the second workshop.
How to Measure Completion: Publication of these tutorials on our website.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the fifth week from project approval.
Budget: $400
Deliverable 8:
Brief Description: Creation of a form in Spanish and Portuguese for program completion that will be distributed among participants to gather feedback and develop the next phase of the project.
Creation of the StellarEduGPT. This GPT can assist users by providing information, answering queries, and offering guidance on various aspects of Stellar and Soroban, including its technology, use cases, smart contracts, token issuance, and general blockchain-related inquiries. Users can seek insights, clarification, and assistance in navigating the complexities of Stellar's ecosystem for both beginners and those looking for more advanced information.
How to Measure Completion: The form will be uploaded to the project directory (Google drive). StellarEduGPT will be available on the OpenAI Store.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the fourth week from project approval.
Budget: $1000
Deliverable 9:
Brief Description: Online closing session (Spanish and Portuguese) of this first program on Stellar and Soroban to gather ideas and feedback from participants. Questions and answers.
How to Measure Completion: Recording the session and uploading it to the project directory.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the sixth week from project approval.
Budget: $500
Deliverable 10:
Brief Description: Promotion on social media, in Spanish and Portuguese, for all the developed content:
- Project launch
- 2 Learning Paths
- First workshop (Spanish and Portuguese)
- Second workshop (Spanish and Portuguese)
- Form and StellarEduGPT
- Closing session and evaluation form
How to Measure Completion: Promotion throughout all the weeks of the project's duration. Verifiable at the end of each week.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the project
Budget: $2400
Deliverable 11:
Brief Description: Analysis of the form distributed among participants.
How to Measure Completion: The analysis will be uploaded to the project directory.
Estimated Date of Completion: End of the sixth week from project approval.
Budget: $500
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Total Expected Roadmap
Phase 1: Consolidation and Initial Development (1.5 months)
In this initial phase, StellarEdu will focus on establishing the foundations of its educational program. We will commence by creating introductory videos in Spanish and Portuguese that introduce StellarEdu, accompanied by promotional articles published on our website. Simultaneously, tutorials and videos for the first Learning Path, covering the basics of Stellar in both Spanish and Portuguese, will be developed. The complete Learning Paths, available in both languages, will be published on our website.
We will hold two workshops in Spanish that lay the foundations for Stellar and Soroban.
The initial phase will also include social media promotion activities to disseminate educational resources and attract the target audience. This period will set a solid groundwork for educational expansion in the subsequent phases.
Phase 2: Expansion and Deepening (3 months):
The second phase of StellarEdu will focus on expanding and deepening its educational program.
Advanced training in Stellar and Soroban: Two advanced workshops in Spanish will be conducted, designed for developers with prior knowledge, exploring more advanced topics in Stellar and Soroban.
Downloadable resources: Creation of downloadable documentation for developers and users of Stellar and Soroban in Spanish and Portuguese.
On-site event: Additionally, an on-site event will be organized at a university in either Medellin or Mexico, providing a hands-on experience and fostering direct interaction with students interested in blockchain technology. These events will not only complement the initial Learning Paths but also strengthen StellarEdu's educational presence and impact in the community.
Phase 3: Hands-on Coding (3 months):
Following their recent training in Stellar, our newly educated developers are poised to embark on an exciting task. We extend an invitation for them to participate in a bounty acquisition program, where they will be tasked with completing a series of assignments. These tasks are designed to leverage their newfound expertise in Stellar and contribute to the growth of the ecosystem. As they dive into this program, they will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially earn rewards for their valuable contributions. This initiative not only benefits the individual developers but also contributes to the overall advancement of the Stellar community and its projects.
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CryptoConexión, launched on October 31, 2021, has been a vital educational platform for Spanish and Portuguese speakers. Our mission: Ensure that communities in Latin America have access to easy to understand content about Web 3 and blockchain. We are working to provide access via easy to understand information in these languages.
Our focus is to onboard leaders, support them in their journey and protect individuals from fraud. Our impact to date includes reaching more than 100,000 users across platforms, including our more than 74,000 users on CryptoConexión, in 2023. The top three countries from where we receive traffic are Mexico, Spain and Argentina.
Here are the metrics related to our work to date:
Impact on End User Experience & Adoption - Education
Our primary goal is to educate and drive end-users towards ecosystems like Stellar and Soroban, thereby fostering adoption and engagement. We are a top of the funnel project, driving awareness, engagement and leading to connecting with different events and initiatives to drive adoption.
1. Free Educational Content - our public goods contribution:
- More than 100 free tutorials, a glossary, and an events calendar.
- Two directories: a grants directory and a course directory, providing access to thousands of resources in an easy to access platform
- Articles like “Guía para Participar en Grants de Optimism” (https://cryptoconexion.com/grants-optimism-guia-para-participar/) serve as educational pillars.
- Podcast: We are launching our 4th Season in February 2024. Cafecito con CryptoConexión | Podcast on Spotify
2. Social Media Outreach:
We leverage our social media platforms to drive engagement - we have more than 8,000 followers across platforms and more than 400 subscribers to our newsletter.
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoConexion
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptoconexion/
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/cryptoconexion/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/76621542/admin/feed/posts/
- Newsletter: https://cryptoconexion.com/newsletter/
3. Community Events:
- Bitday: Organized in partnership with LAET, SANEG, and the MORE community, BIT Day Morelos was a day-long event focused on Blockchain and Web3 technology. The event’s goal was to foster connections between students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts in these emerging technologies. More than 100 students attended and Bricia Guzman provided a session, an introduction to Optimism.
- Writing in Web3 Cohort: A pioneering 7-week program in Spanish that involved 12 women from communities like WomenBiz, CriptoCuriosas, Metagals, and ETH Venezuela. We created an Optimism NFT and offered it to everyone in the program.
- Grl Pow3r: Hosted two women-focused events, one in Mexico City and one in Bogota, Colombia, these events included workshops and panels. In Mexico CIty we had 58 attendees, and 43 in Bogota.
Introducing the Cryptoconexión team:
Mónica Talán: Founder
With over 20 years of experience leading communications in various companies, entered the crypto world in 2020, both as a participant and a student. In 2021 she launched CryptoConexión, with a mission to create easy to access content in Spanish and Portuguese to help anyone - regardless of where they are in their journey - participate in the Web3 ecosystem. Since then, she has obtained certificates from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology [MIT] in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and has been certified as a crypto trader by the Blockchain Council.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicatalan/
Ana López: Education lead
Computer Engineer with extensive experience in education, including EdTech. She is part of the founding team at CryptoConexión, building the project’s education approach and model, creating various courses, more than 100 tutorials and working to build CryptoConexion's Academy. She has worked at some of the largest internet companies, including UUnet or Verizon, leading teams and overseeing some of their training programs.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/analopezeiranova/
Silvia Pineda: Project manager
She is one of the founding members, leading project management at CryptoConexión. Recognized as one of the leaders in public relations and communications in Mexico, she is a co-founder of Dextera Comunicación and has played a key role in defining the strategy and development of this platform. Since starting this project and assembling the CryptoConexión team, she has become an enthusiast for crypto and blockchain.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviapineda/
Rita Heloísa: Collaborator
She joined CryptoConexión in 2023 to help create the team’s approach in Brazil as our collaborator. She has worked for 30 years in the technology industry as a designer and UX engineer, specializing in product, branding, graphic, and packaging. Since 2020, she has been working as a researcher and strategist in blockchain, crypto, web3, NFTs, and the metaverse.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-helo%C3%ADsa-rabello-de-araujo/
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CryptoConexión is an education platform specialized in Web3 and decentralized economy. Since launching in October 2021, we have become a trusted resource, delivering more than 100 free tutorials and 2 in-depth directories, featuring prominent collaborators, interviews with influential figures, profiles of major projects and personalities.
StellarEdu by CryptoConexión is a way for us to contribute to the Stellar ecosystem, by building a transformative educational initiative addressing the common challenges faced by developers, often uncertain about where to begin when learning new technologies. Language barriers further exacerbate these challenges, as many educational resources are primarily available in English.
StellarEdu, is an educational initiative designed to empower developers from beginner to advanced levels by providing comprehensive training in both Stellar and Soroban, in Spanish and Portuguese
What is StellarEdu by CryptoConexión?
Is a structured learning program comprising beginner-friendly tutorials, workshops, and instructional videos in Spanish and Portuguese. It covers a spectrum from fundamental concepts to advanced skills, guiding developers through the intricacies of Stellar and Soroban. It provides a starting point for developers and guides them through the complexities of Stellar and Soroban.
What problem solves?
StellarEdu presented by CryptoConexión solves the issue of entry barriers that builders, developers and users encounter in the dynamic world of blockchain technology. Many developers struggle to find accessible resources in their native languages, hindering their progress. Our program empowers developers, and builders in general, who speak Spanish and Portuguese, by providing clear, locally available, and comprehensive learning materials, fostering proficiency and innovation.
Activities:
StellarEdu leverages a carefully curated curriculum, including hands-on tutorials structured in different learning paths, workshops, instructional videos and events to guide learners through the practical aspects of working with Stellar and Soroban. From understanding the basics to developing advanced skills, participants gain a holistic understanding of these technologies, fostering proficiency and creativity in blockchain development. Tutorials provide a fundamental theoretical foundation to solidify knowledge about Stellar and Soroban. They will be beneficial for those who simply want to learn about this technology and also equip developers with the necessary knowledge to participate in the two practical workshops.
For the development of some of these activities, we will have the collaboration of Vottun, which is a service provider approved by SDF.
(The details of all activities to be carried out in phase 1 are outlined in this deck, named 'StellarEdu Content Plan' where we define each of the deliverables).