"Launching DRMZ Academy: Next-Gen Gamified Learning on Worked.Dev"

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Rodrigo Gomez

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Not Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

12

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

We will upgrade Worked.Dev to create "DRMZ Academy", integrating AI and gamification for interactive, Cardano-focused education, enhancing learner engagement and understanding.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

No

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

Our project, leveraging the existing Worked.Dev platform, will not be fully open-source due to its nature as a functional private LMS built specifically for Cardano with crosschain support. However, we plan to utilize open-source tools for the upgrade, particularly in developing "DRMZ Academy." These enhancements aim to introduce gamification elements, NFTs, and AI integration, making the learning experience more interactive and engaging.

While the core of Worked.Dev remains proprietary, the integration of open-source technologies in the upgrade process signifies our commitment to blending proprietary and open-access resources for educational innovation.

[METADATA] SDG rating

SDG 4: Quality Education - Enhancing educational quality and inclusivity through innovative and effective learning methods.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - Equipping students and professionals with blockchain skills, fostering economic growth and employment opportunities in new tech sectors.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - Contributing to building resilient infrastructure and promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization through advanced technology education.

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Our project addresses the challenge of engaging and effective blockchain education. Not just teaching blockchain technology, but actually teaching by using the technology as part of the course design, to gamify learning using Cardano. We approach this by upgrading Worked.Dev to include gamified, AI-driven learning specifically tailored to Cardano. This unique method will engage students, educators, and professionals, making complex concepts accessible and interesting. 

The impact will be demonstrated through increased user engagement, proficiency in blockchain technology, and direct feedback.

This initiative is crucial for Cardano, as it fosters a knowledgeable community, ready to engage with and contribute to the ecosystem, ultimately driving its growth and adoption.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

Success will bring value to the Cardano community by cultivating a more informed and skilled base of users and developers. We plan to share the outcomes and insights gained from this project through reports and presentations within the Cardano community, highlighting the educational advancements and increased engagement achieved.

The impact of our project will be measured both quantitatively and qualitatively. We'll track user engagement metrics such as workshop attendance, active participation, and the rate of successful completion of modules. Qualitatively, we'll gather feedback through surveys and discussions to assess the enhancement in understanding of Cardano and blockchain technologies.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Sean Davies is a certified cross-platform mobile app developer who has been working commercially leading the development of production-ready mobile applications and websites for almost a decade.

He has been actively involved in the Cardano community since 2021 and is the creator of The Working Dead NFT which successfully delivered a cross-chain Ed-Tech web3 platform named Worked.Dev which aspires to be a central hub for education in web3. 

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Rodrigo Gomez is an Assistant Professor at San Diego Miramar College who brings invaluable experience to this project. His proficiency in teaching and passion for rhetoric and pedagogy, coupled with his interests in gamification, edtech, and web3 technologies, including AI and the metaverse, enhances our proposal's educational quality.

He has also been a part of the Cardano Community on Twitter since 2021, where he has contributed to critical discussion on Cardano, web3, and education as the co-host of Cardano Ministry. He is a Cardano Ambassador

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Regarding fund management, we commit to transparent accounting practices, regular financial reporting, and adherence to pre-defined budget allocations. These measures, coupled with our team's experience in handling similar projects, demonstrate our capability to manage funds efficiently and responsibly, ensuring the project's success.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Design Interactive Courses Template

Focus: Integrating AI to enhance personalized learning experiences, developing a user-friendly interface for Worked.Dev.

Deliverable: An AI-enhanced platform design, ensuring an intuitive user experience.

Acceptance Criteria: Review by AI and UX experts, user testing feedback.

Implementation of Gamification Features

Focus: Incorporating engaging gamification elements into the platform for enhanced learning motivation.

Deliverable: Gamified features within the platform, including progress tracking and rewards.

Acceptance Criteria: Successful integration tested by select user groups, positive initial feedback.

Beta Testing with Select User Groups

Focus: Conducting thorough testing to ensure functionality and user satisfaction.

Deliverable: Comprehensive beta testing report, user feedback analysis.

Acceptance Criteria: Positive feedback from beta users, identification and resolution of major issues.

Full Deployment and Community Engagement Drive

Focus: Official launch of the upgraded platform, initiating a community engagement campaign.

Deliverable: Launch event, ongoing community engagement activities.

Acceptance Criteria: Successful platform launch, active user engagement post-launch, positive community feedback.

Final project completion report

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Rodrigo Gomez is a full-time professor at San Diego Miramar College with experience in edtech design and integration into the classroom. His goal is to integrate this academic version of Worked.Dev into a standard course at San Diego Miramar College to pilot innovative web3 technology in the college classroom.

Sean is the leading dev who will incorporate the Learn to Play mechanism as part of the course creation process on Worked.Dev by allowing the course instructor to embed an Adobe Edge Animate Stage (or similar) as a course lesson for the learner. This will give instructors the flexibility to make advanced, interactive, uniquely animated courses to be shipped.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

The proposed budget breakdown is:

Phase 1: Design Interactive Courses Template (4 weeks)

USD: $15,000 | ADA: 39,474 ADA

(Creating a reusable template which we can distribute to instructors which is a base which can be used to create an interactive, animated stage which we can embed as a lesson on Worked.Dev)

Phase 2: Extend Worked.Dev Lessons to Embed Stages

USD: $15,000 | ADA: 39,474 ADA

(Using the above template, extend Worked.Dev course creation process to allow the instructor to embed a custom stage (a bundle of HTML, CSS, jQuery) which can be rendered as a lesson in Worked).

Phase 3: Beta Testing and User Feedback (6 weeks)

USD: $10,000 | ADA: 26,316 ADA

Phase 4: Post-Launch Support and Evaluation (8 weeks)

USD: $10,000 | ADA: 26,316 ADA

Contingency Fund

USD: $5,000 | ADA: 13,158 ADA

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Grand Total:

• USD: $55,000 | ADA: 145,000 ADA

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost of our project, carefully budgeted at 145,000 ADA, provides substantial value to the Cardano ecosystem, leveraging the combined strengths of Sean's development expertise and Rodrigo's EdTech experience. Sean's prowess in software development ensures efficient and innovative use of funds for technical aspects, while Rodrigo's educational technology expertise guarantees effective learning outcomes.

The budget aligns with industry standards for such specialized skills. By enhancing Worked.Dev with new features and educational content, the project promises to significantly boost blockchain literacy and practical application, a vital step for the growth and diversification of the Cardano community.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund Rules and also that data in the submission form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept