Gamechanger: Education on Andamio and Work Courses

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Maarten Menheere

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

Individual

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

100000

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

6

[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)

Create a project-based learning experience that helps people develop dApp's efficiently with minimal setup and publish on Andamio and Work.Courses

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

Yes

[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.”

Creating this learning experience requires the active participation of the Gamechanger team. Providing clarification and building more impactful examples.

The project will be built on the Andamio.io and the Work Courses platform.

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

Yes

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

All content created for the course will follow the MIT license.

Note: This open-source condition does not cover Andamio, the learning and contribution management platform that will be used to serve the content and educational experience.  

[METADATA] SDG rating

SDG Goals

4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG Subgoals

4.7 - By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

8.2 - Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors

Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

4.7.1 - Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

8.2.1 - Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Gamechanger stands out among wallets as a revolutionary communication interface with the blockchain. The dApp connector, a cornerstone of Gamechanger's innovation, has undergone years of meticulous development, reaching an advanced stage of maturity.

This wallet streamlines transaction creation through an effortless process leveraging the JSON data format. With extensive client side backend functionality, Gamechanger empowers users to interact with the Cardano blockchain seamlessly, catering to both basic and advanced needs without the burden of managing personal backends.

Scope of the Proposal:

Our proposal centers on crafting a project-based learning experience designed to prioritize hands-on engagement, ensuring participants acquire practical skills essential for real-world contributions. In this proposal we have the opportunity to work with two platforms. Andamio and Work Courses. Each with their own unique and powerful approach of providing education. This will allow for a maximum of engagement to as wide an audience as possible. As the largest body of work is creating the content. We intend to build in such a way that it is easily adapted to both platforms.

The expertise of the Gamechanger team, particularly in the development of Gamechanger and the dApp connector, will be pivotal in shaping this learning experience.

Technical Implementation:

Andamio:

The core technology driving this initiative has evolved through four iterations of Gimbalabs Plutus PBL, dating back to 2001. These iterations have offered invaluable insights into engaging students in skill development conducive to significant contributions to real-world projects. Leveraging version 5 of Gimbalabs Plutus PBL, also known as "Andamio," this platform serves as both a learning and contribution management system. By leveraging the Cardano blockchain, Andamio ensures non-custodial record-keeping of learning and contributions, facilitating collaboration among organizations and contributors. An example of Andamio's contribution-management platform is live on Mainnet here, and further information can be found in the Andamio whitepaper (https://www.andamio.io/about)

Work courses:

Work Courses is transforming the educational landscape with its innovative Web3 capabilities. As a Cardano-powered Learn-to-Earn LMS platform, Work Courses is not just battle-tested; it's a game-changer. Our platform has attracted renowned content creators who have released over 100 courses—both paid and free—that have caught the attention of major organizations like the Cardano Foundation.

Work Courses features a highly intuitive interface, with neatly organized courses and instructor categories, facilitating easy navigation. The team has done an excellent job creating a platform that mirrors the familiarity of Web2 while incorporating cutting-edge Web3 technology. This design targets both experienced users and newcomers to the Web3 environment, ensuring a smooth transition for all.

Through this proposal, we aim to foster a dynamic learning environment where participants can acquire tangible skills while making meaningful contributions to real-world projects, supported by a robust infrastructure and guided by the expertise of the Gamechanger team.

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

Allowing for wider adoption of the Gamechanger dApp connection will positively impact the Cardano ecosystem. Allowing complex transactions to be within reach of a much larger developer pool. This proposal will also provide a positive impact on Cardano's leading EdTech platform, Andamio and Work.Courses.

Value to Cardano:

Additional Developers familiar with the Gamechanger domain specific language, GCScript. This proposal also generates value for the LMS platforms. The proposal will also create additional transactions which will contribute to the treasury.

Measuring Impact:

We will be able to measure this impact by viewing the enroll and participation in the courses and also by the increased activity of developers building with Gamechanger Wallet.

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities:

These will be shared in multiple ways including but not limited to; milestone reporting and proof of achievement, through organic word of mouth marketing from participants, and through organic marketing on social media.

[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?

Project Leader:

Maarten Menheere. He is a design engineer with a masters degree Industrial design at Technical University in Delft. Founder and for 10 years owner of M2tec design and engineering. Has 15 years experience in project management and engineering of payment systems.

M2tec was one of the first to deliver in Fund 5. Completing all set goals of the project within the set delivery schedule. Followed by developement of the Totem v1 in Fund 7 .

I have participated in the Gimbalabs PBL course and delivered on educational content.

Delivered on several lessons during Gimabalabs live open spaces.

Information resource:

Adriano Fiorenza is Entrepreneur & Senior Full Stack Developer with 15+ years of experience software and IOT development. Founder and Developer of GameChanger Wallet, participated in 1st gen Plutus Pioneer Program, Team member at ALDEA, Gimbalabs colaborator

Assistant:

Deryck Lance (Quazar) is an Entrepreneur with 18 years experience in the insurance and risk industry, Founder of Quasar Risk Advisors, an independent insurance brokerage and Gig Guard, an insurtech engineering studio specializing in the design of embedded insurance for platform businesses. His journey into blockchain began working with Etherisc, a parametric based smart contract risk protocol in 2017.

Highly engaged in the community and is familiar with both Andamio and Work.Courses. In Catalyst, he's successfully lead and contributed to successfully closed proposals from Fund 8 and Fund 9.

Our approach has already been validated by the existing participation and content on both Andamio and Work Courses platforms. We will confirm this feasibility by publishing the content and curriculum developed onto both platforms.

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

General planning stage

Time: 1 month

Milestone outputs:

• Course outline formulation: Modules, Student Learning Targets (SLTs), Lessons, assignments.
• Assignment of the Andamio instance to the Gamechanger project: configuration of role-based access.

Acceptance criteria:

• Outline in JSON format, structured in Modules, SLTs, Lessons, and assignments.
• Andamio instance ready to start creating and uploading content.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Outline in JSON format

Content Creation

Time: 1 months

Milestone outputs:

• Creation of module 1, With lessons and assignments, following the outline formulated in milestone 1. Note: it will not be necessary to wait for the creation of the 2 modules to release the first module. Each module is released as it is successfully completed.

Acceptance criteria:

• The first module of the course is complete, following the structure stipulated in the outline elaborated in milestone 1.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Access to the Andamio instance allocated to the Gamechanger project for content verification, accessibility and navigation. 
• Module available on the Work Courses platform.

Content Creation

Time: 1 months

Milestone outputs:

• Creation of module 2, With lessons and assignments, following the outline formulated in milestone 1. Note: it will not be necessary to wait for the creation of the 2 modules to release the first module. Each module is released as it is successfully completed.

Acceptance criteria:

• The first module of the course is complete, following the structure stipulated in the outline elaborated in milestone 1.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Access to the Andamio instance allocated to the Gamechanger project for content verification, accessibility and navigation.
• Module available on the Work Courses platform.

Content Creation

Time: 1 months

Milestone outputs:

• Creation of module 3, With lessons and assignments, following the outline formulated in milestone 1. Note: it will not be necessary to wait for the creation of the 2 modules to release the first module. Each module is released as it is successfully completed.

Acceptance criteria:

• The first module of the course is complete, following the structure stipulated in the outline elaborated in milestone 1.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Access to the Andamio instance allocated to the Gamechanger project for content verification, accessibility and navigation.
• Module available on the Work Courses platform.

Content Creation

Time: 1 months

Milestone outputs:

• Creation of module 4, With lessons and assignments, following the outline formulated in milestone 1. Note: it will not be necessary to wait for the creation of the 2 modules to release the first module. Each module is released as it is successfully completed.

Acceptance criteria:

• The first module of the course is complete, following the structure stipulated in the outline elaborated in milestone 1.

Evidence of milestone completion:

• Access to the Andamio instance allocated to the Gamechanger project for content verification, accessibility and navigation.
• Module available on the Work Courses platform.

Wrap-up

Time: 1 month

Milestone outputs:

• A complete Gamechanger course, hosted in a functional Andamio instance, accessible to the public.
• Complete course is available on the Work Courses platform.
• Prepare and share the final report.

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

Maarten Menheere - Writing course material and creating tutorial video's.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartenmenheere/

Adriano Fiorenza - Adviser and creator of the Gamechanger wallet.

https://ar.linkedin.com/in/adriano-fiorenza

Deryck Lance (Quazar) - Adviser, marketing, administration and junior technical writer.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deryck-lance-9405898/

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

Personnel cost  

Write Specification - 3,500 ADA

Build module 1 - 15,000 ADA

Build module 2 - 15,000 ADA

Build module 3 - 15,000 ADA

Build module 4 - 15,000 ADA

Technology cost  

Andamio platform hosting - 26,000 ADA

Work Courses related - 1,500 ADA

Marketing cost   

Design of promotional content - 2,000 ADA

Community Workshops/Webinars - 2,000 ADA

Media and PR engagement - 3,500 ADA

Miscellaneous  

Reserved for unforeseen costs or overruns - 1,500 ADA

Total 100,000 ADA

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

Gamechanger wallet is an advanced and full featured. When people have the full knowledge of what is possible, an explosion of growth in Cardano ecosystem development is possible.