A little Background:
Emerging Trend: BlockChain Technology
Target Audience: Colleagues
Blockchain technology is often heard when discussing cryptocurrencies but can also be used in education. Blockchain technology can potentially change how students apply to colleges, enroll in courses, request or update student records and even be used to verify credentials and/ or skills.
Using a distributive ledger can improve how we as educators store information and distribute information in a traceable way. One of the most noteworthy examples of using blockchain technology in education is by using it to distribute certificates.
As an educator, you can award a “certificate” or “skill” onto a student’s personal blockchain where employers or colleges can see and know that it is verified by an institution.
Initial references (not APA)
https://mdreducation.com/2018/08/20/blockchain-education/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.nuwireinvestor.com/the-role-of-blockchain-technology-in-the-education-sector/ (Links to an external site.)
Presentation about block chain technology and how it can be used in education.
