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Modern Opportunities of Using Blockchain Technology in the Education System

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EDN: DLRQLO DOI: 10.31483/r-75782
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International academic journal «Development of education»
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International academic journal «Development of education»
Authors:
Andrey A. Litvin 1 , Sergey V. Korenev 2 , Ekaterina G. Knyazeva 2
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Analysis and Reviews
Pages:
107-114
Received: 31 May 2020

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1 FSAEI of HE “Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University”
2 Medical Institute of FSAEI of HE “Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University”
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Litvin A. A., Korenev S. V., & Knyazeva E. G. (2020). Modern Opportunities of Using Blockchain Technology in the Education System. Development of education, 107-114. EDN: DLRQLO. https://doi.org/10.31483/r-75782
UDC 37:004.9

Abstract

The article is devoted to the blockchain technology that that has been booming in recent years. The purpose of the article is to review the literature on the modern possibilities of using blockchain technology in the education system. 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. Methods and materials: a systematic search of literature on Google Scholar databases was performed, works on the use of BT in education were reviewed, and materials on blockchain technology in education that are available on Research Gate were analyzed. The authors 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. Results. 67 papers were identified in the Google Scholar database and 80 publications in the eLibrary database. A large number of online conversations on the topic under study were revealed, and 25 publications turned out to be full-text journal articles. The authors noted that every day there are new articles, reports about the organization of startups, the formation of research teams working to study the possibilities of using BT in the education system. Conclusions. The authors summarize the possibilities of using blockchain technologies in the field of education. The interdisciplinary approach and cooperation of educators with blockchain specialists will keep up with the booming digital technologies.

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