IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICAL THEORY (IJCSMT )

E-ISSN 2545-5699
P-ISSN 2695-1924
VOL. 10 NO. 2 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijcsmt.v10.no2.2024.pg101.119

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Crypto - currency Mining and Student Performance: Perspectives of Lecturers at Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Nigeria

Abdulaziz Danlami, Shehu Ahmed, Beunsumenso Kelford Keuateso, Aliyu Julde Gurumpawo and Ijapari Stephen

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Abstract

The abstract of the study "Crypto-currency Mining and Student Performance: Perspectives of Lecturers at Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Nigeria" outlines a quantitative investigation conducted among lecturers from the Department of Computer Science at Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Ganye. It aims to explore how cryptocurrency mining impacts student performance, specifically focusing on student engagement, critical thinking skills, and attitudes toward financial innovation. Findings indicate that cryptocurrency mining activities enhance student engagement and critical thinking, fostering positive attitudes toward financial innovation. Despite benefits, challenges such as technical complexity and resource limitations were identified. Recommendations include improving educational resources and supporting faculty to effectively integrate cryptocurrency education into curricula, thereby preparing students for emerging.

keywords:

Cryptocurrency Mining, Student Performance, Higher Education, Digital Currency,

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