Blockchain, a term that was not commonly used a few years ago. Today, we hear a lot of it and its application in the financial sector. There have been instances where blockchain and cryptocurrency have been interchangeably used. Eg: Blockchain and Bitcoin.
Does blockchain have applications in other fields like education sector? The answer is Yes.
By their nature of being decentralized ledgers as well as being secure, Blockchain can find application in the healthcare, land documentation etc., including education.
The advantage of using blockchain in education, would be the security it provides to the data and can protect the data even if any specific node is compromised. Some of the areas in the education sector where Blockchain may impact the way of functioning could be:
1. Student records
One of the most labor-intensive activity of any institute or university, the student records, though digitized, could be benefitted by use of blockchain to update grades and issue transcripts and allow students to access their records securely.
2. Issue of degrees, diplomas
Moving from a paper degree or diploma document, the institute or university can store the student information on a blockchain.
Continue reading: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/how-blockchain-could-impact-the-education-sector-in-the-next-five-years-1874422-2021-11-08
Does blockchain have applications in other fields like education sector? The answer is Yes.
By their nature of being decentralized ledgers as well as being secure, Blockchain can find application in the healthcare, land documentation etc., including education.
The advantage of using blockchain in education, would be the security it provides to the data and can protect the data even if any specific node is compromised. Some of the areas in the education sector where Blockchain may impact the way of functioning could be:
1. Student records
One of the most labor-intensive activity of any institute or university, the student records, though digitized, could be benefitted by use of blockchain to update grades and issue transcripts and allow students to access their records securely.
2. Issue of degrees, diplomas
Moving from a paper degree or diploma document, the institute or university can store the student information on a blockchain.
Continue reading: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/how-blockchain-could-impact-the-education-sector-in-the-next-five-years-1874422-2021-11-08
