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Supporting Lifelong Learning with Smart Blockchain Badges

Authors:
Alexander Mikroyannidis
Allan Third
Niaz Chowdhury
Michelle Bachler
John Domingue

Keywords: lifelong learning; blockchain; decentralisation; smart badge; personalised recommendation

Abstract:
This paper presents the initial implementation, deployment and evaluation of a pilot case study, aiming at supporting lifelong learning through the use of Blockchain technology. This pilot case study uses Blockchain technology for decentralising lifelong learning and providing lifelong learners with transparent and immutable educational accreditation in the form of Smart Blockchain Badges. At the same time, lifelong learners are provided with personalised recommendations that help them reach their personal and professional learning goals. This paper presents a web-based prototype implementing the main scenario of this pilot case study, as well as the initial deployment and evaluation phases conducted with stakeholders from the education community.

Pages: 163 to 176

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2020. Used with permission.

Publication date: December 30, 2020

Published in: journal

ISSN: 1942-2679