The Think Tank Schedule and Modules are listed below. There are eight modules and each will include an overview of its content, glossary of terms, instructional videos, a quick assessment of your awareness and knowledge of content, thought-provoking questions, and a chance for participants to leave feedback. The videos will include explanations, descriptions, and examples and tie them into current events and aspects relevant to students from diverse disciplines. For participants in the think tank, each module aligns with the outcomes for that respective week’s session.
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Each weekly session will have goals and outcomes to guide the students toward the finished project of developing their own blockchain and cryptocurrency models for ASU. Guest speakers who are experts in blockchain technology and business will use collaborative dialogue methods to empower students to brainstorm and express their own ideas to solve a problem(s) on campus using cryptocurrency. These sessions will be live streamed for students and faculty to view.
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Students will participate in four (4) live virtual Think Tank Sessions with team and guest speakers.
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Module Descriptions & Objectives
Financial Literacy: Blockchain and Financial Technology (FinTech)
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Virtual Orientation Session - LIVE
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Introductions
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Discuss purpose of Think Tank and ASU coin
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Module 1: Why learn about FinTech and Blockchain Technology?
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Identify and describe the vital elements that drive technological innovation.
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Explain what FinTech and Blockchain are and how they are transforming the world of finance.
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Module 2: Emerging Business Models and Trends in FinTech - LIVE
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Demonstrate an understanding of topics and emerging business models in various areas of money and payments, alternative and digital finance, banking, insurance and wealth management, data and security, laws, and Fintech Regulation and Regulation Technology (RegTech).
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Objective: Recognize and characterize the latest FinTech trends (Blockchain, AI, and Big Data).
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Module 3: Blockchain Fundamentals - Cryptocurrencies, Ledgers, and Cryptography
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Identify the various opportunities, benefits, risks and challenges associated with blockchain technology. https://future.aicpa.org/cpe-learning/course/blockchain-fundamentals-for-accounting-and-finance-professionals-certificate
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Module 4: Blockchain Fundamentals and Your Money - LIVE with GUEST SPEAKER
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Identify ways to position oneself to take advantage of advancements in blockchain technology.
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Module 5: Blockchain Development - Use Case and Platforms
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Identify and describe key steps and processes for building a blockchain solution.
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Module 6: Blockchain Development - Nodes and Configuration, APIs, Admin, and User Interface - LIVE with GUEST SPEAKER
​Objective:
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Identify and describe key steps and processes for building a blockchain solution.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Module 7: Socioeconomic Impact
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Analyze the socio-economic impact of blockchain and FinTech.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 (FINAL SESSION)
Module 8: Applications and Innovations of FinTech and Blockchain Technology Presentations of ASU Cryptocurrency Models - LIVE with GUEST SPEAKER
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Assess the utility and problem-solving capabilities blockchain and cryptocurrency models.