What is the Role of Blockchain in Education?

Posted by sarahjenni on April 16th, 2019

As the blockchain is increasingly being used as the next generation solution to the problems of various industries, many organization are working on its possible application for the growth and betterment of the education sector. But the question that whether the blockchain technology has any significant role in education remains to be answered. So, let’s discuss that. 

Gone are the days when blockchain was known only because of its association with Digital Assets. These days, Digital Assets is just one of the many possible uses of this amazing technology. In fact, blockchain can be used virtually anywhere where security and transparency in digital transactions are a concern. This is why we are seeing an increasing number of blockchain-based applications in a wide range of industries. So, what does it mean for the education sector? Let’s find out.

Blockchain For Education

Education, like any other industry, can benefit from the blockchain in many ways. Some possible uses include student identity storage and verification, digital exams and certifications, digital storage and transfer of students and school records, digital portfolio, etc.

There are one or two startups working on the concept of a blockchain based portfolio of students and professionals. The professional records, data, certificates, projects, etc. of a person can be stored on a public, decentralized network which will be accessible to everyone who has been authorised for it. This will make it easier to share or verify such data. The concept is applicable in the education as well as the job market. 

The importance of blockchain in the education and career sector can be understood by the fact that the number of blockchain jobs is only increasing with each year. Also, the demand and pay of blockchain experts are also increasing in the market. This is an indication that people are adopting the blockchain technology and want more and better solutions based on it.

There are also some organizations working on blockchain education and learning platforms. Blocklogy is one of these. It is a mobile app based e-learning platform for advanced technologies like blockchain. Whether you are looking to learn casually about the blockchain technology or want to become an expert in it, Blocklogy can help you along. The platform has multiple types of blockchain content in the form of text, videos and audio-visual content matter, which have been divided into nine different levels for blockchain education at the beginner, intermediate and expert levels. The best advantage is it’s user-friendly and highly affordable learning system which enables everyone, from students to professionals, to get credible blockchain education along with blockchain created certifications without spending much.

For more details: http://www.blocklogy.org/

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