A Model for using Blockchain Technology in Educational Systems

Abstract

Blockchain are transparent, tamper-resistant, digital ledgers, implemented in a distributed network of peer-to-peer nodes, in which transactions are made securely and usually without the approval of a central and trusted authority. Thus, blockchains allow peer-to-peer nodes that do not have a trust relationship to exchange data without third parties or intermediaries. This data could correspond to money, contracts, land titles, medical and educational records, certificates, purchase and sale of goods/services, or any other transactions or assets that could be digitized. Blockchain offers lots of advantages, in finance, healthcare, government services, educational sectors, and the Internet of Things. Applying blockchain technology in educational systems will take the management of academic records and the issuing of graduates› certificates to a higher level of trust, in addition to minimizing lots of work and costs. The proposed model calls for a unit within the Ministry of Higher Education using blockchain technology, that will offer a potential solution for student’s data storage, students’ exchange between institutions and certificates issuing and verification. This will lead to multiple advantages in decentralization, scalability, reliability, and security.