Cardano Tutorial for 150 Dire Dawa University Students, Ethiopia

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Gemechu Mulugeta

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

Individual

[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 provide 150 students at Dire Dawa University with Cardano blockchain lessons that cover basic ideas realworld applications and practical handson development experience on the Cardano platform.

[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.”

We depend on the partnership with Dire Dawa University providers for initial testing and integration.

[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

The project deliverables will be made available under an opensource license, including tutorials and related tools. This guarantees that the resources will always be available to the public, promoting creativity, teamwork, and wide accessibility.

Potential Permits:

MIT License: An adaptable license that permits the work to be altered and distributed again for any reason, even for profit.

[METADATA] Horizons

Training

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

We suggest giving Dire Dawa University's 150 students on the Cardano blockchain platform. The lessons will concentrate on core blockchain ideas, realworld applications and practical experience creating applications on the Cardano network.

Important Components of the Project In Depth Courses:

Overview of Blockchain and Cardano, Technical Concepts and Handson Exercises

Competent Teachers:

Tutorials will be led by seasoned blockchain specialists, guaranteeing that students receive the best instruction possible. The instructors will possess both real world teaching experience and solid foundation in Cardano.

An environment that is accessible for learning:

Using the university's resources the initiative will make use of all the hardware required such as computers and a reliable internet connection. This will ensure that learning proceeds without interruption.

The Open source concept:

All produced tool and educational materials will be released under opensource licenses so that the larger community can utilize and improve them.

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

Through this program, Dire Dawa University will generate a new generation of innovators and blockchain enthusiasts who can add to the Cardano ecosystem. These students will acquire vital skills that will pave the way for upcoming initiatives the creation of jobs and Ethiopia's general technological advancement.

Talent Development: By giving Dire Dawa University students blockchain expertise, the program will position them to spur innovation and contribute to the Cardano ecosystem.

Community Development: The initiative will promote a more inclusive and diversified community in the eastern area of Ethiopia by increasing Cardano education in Dire Dawa.

Knowledge Sharing: The program's open-source resources will help the larger Cardano community as well as nearby students by encouraging cooperation and education.

Innovation and Development: By equipping students with the necessary skills, Ethiopia's tech scene as well as Cardano will advance as new blockchain solutions are developed.

[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?

Using open source techniques the project at Dire Dawa University will be carried out transparently to guarantee high standards of trust and accountability. We'll interact with nearby Cardano community in a proactive manner and deliver regular reports and updates. We will carry out a requirements analysis, examine the availability of resources, and form important alliances in order to guarantee viability. we can meet the demands of the 150 students at Dire Dawa University and properly execute the project.

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

Milstone 1:

Planning, budgeting, allocating resources, and developing the curriculum (Months 1-3). Prepare all instructional materials and train the instructors.

Milestone 2:

Students are recruited and onboarded, and then tutorial sessions and handson workshops are conducted. Track pupils' development and offer assistance as needed (Months 4-7).

Milestone 3:

Completing tutorial sessions, evaluating student performance, and obtaining input for enhancements constitute (Months 8-10).

Final Milestone:

Final Assessment of Project Success share Results and Lessons Learned with Appropriate Stakeholders.(Months 11-12).

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

Core Team Members:

Project Coordinator: Gemechu Mulugeta In charge of supervising the project as a whole and making sure it is completed on time and on budget.

Curriculum Developer: Haile Kinfu  Creates a customized Cardano curriculum based on the students' requirements and ability levels.

 Instructor: Natinael Abayneh oversees the tutorial sessions and helps the students along the way with advice and assistance.

Student Coordinator: Tsion Abebe oversees the hiring, orienting, and monitoring of new students to guarantee their success.

 Community Outreach Specialist: Hirut Gebrie cultivates connections with neighborhood groups and communities to advance the initiative and increase involvement.

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

Direct Expenses

Instructor Fees: 50 ADA per hour for two instructors working for ten months (a total of 100 hours per instructor) 10,000 ADA

Student Stipends: Assuming 100 ADA (one hundred and ninety-nine) per student for ten months: One hundred thousand ADA

location Rental: Assuming that a suitable location can be rented for 1,000 ADA per month: Ten Thousand ADA

Tools and Materials: Five thousand computers, projectors, internet access, stationery, etc. ADA

Marketing & Outreach: 3,000 promotional items, community involvement, and advertising ADA

Contingency: 2,000 ADA to cover unanticipated costs

Total Direct Expenses: 40,000 ADA

Undirect Expenses

Time and resources devoted to project planning, coordination, and supervision are known as project management. Twenty thousand ADA

Administrative support is the time and resources allotted to handling administrative duties like communication, reporting, and record-keeping. 10,000 ADA

Overhead: 10,000 ADA for project-related utilities, insurance, and other general costs

Indirect Total Costs: 40,000 ADA

Total Amount: 80,000 ADA

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

This initiative will help develop a workforce with the necessary skills to actively engage in the Cardano blockchain ecosystem. Through enabling students in Dire Dawa University the project will promote personal development and accelerate the uptake and application of blockchain technology in Ethiopia and abroad. Furthermore, the materials' opensource nature will help the Cardano community worldwide by promoting cooperation and additional development.