Prospects for the Application of Block chain Technology in the Educational Process
Keywords:
blockchain, blockchain technology in education, information technologies in education, digital economy, intellectual property, student identificationAbstract
The article discusses possible scenarios of using blockchain technology in education. The possibilities for solving a number of problems in education and science based on the advantages of blockchain technology, which can be used as a support for the development of real projects, are identified.
A brief description of blockchain technology is given, modern directions for its development are put forward. The article analyzes the possibilities and prospects of using blockchain to solve some problems in the education system, describes the features and advantages of using blockchain technology in the field of education that are known today. The positive changes in the educational process, which may result from the use of this technology, are defined. The article discusses the shortcomings and problems associated with the use of blockchain technology in education.
The author outline that most projects using the blockchain in education are under development. Currently, there is already data on the implementation of blockchain technology in the form of confirmation of the authenticity of documents on education, a student’s personal card, confirmation of accreditation of an educational organization and intellectual property, student identification.
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