With Bitcoin as the primary proof-of-concept, there are fascinating and powerful ideas underlying blockchain technology. Fresh from DC Blockchain Summit 2016, here is my current list of the top 10 things you need to know about the future of blockchain in education. Personally, I remain optimistic and can’t wait to see where we will take it. Be sure to share your ideas and questions by leaving a comment on this post.
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Beyond Badges: Why Personalized Learning Advocates Need to Care about Blockchain
While digital badging and its underlying technical approach points a way forward to solving some of the issues associated with a ‘distributed proof of learning’ system, there has emerged another approach that might hold even more promise: blockchain technology.
Citizen Science, Crowdsourcing, Gamification and Cryptocurrency, Oh My!
Citizen science, which empowers individuals to participate in making real-world, real-time discoveries, is being re-made with technology, gamification & cryptocurrency. Learn more about this burgeoning movement at an upcoming White House livestream.