Blockchain Technology to Support Smart Learning and Inclusion: Pre-service Teachers and Software Developers Viewpoints

Oyelere, Solomon Sunday; Qushem, Umar Bin; Jáuregui, Vladimir Costas; Akyar, Özgür Yaşar; Tomczyk, Łukasz; Sanchez, Gloria; Muñoz, Darwin; Motz, Regina

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45697-9_35

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“…The platform has an interface that enables the website to be used by people with visual and hearing impairments [44][45][46]. The tool was created in cooperation with a team of IT specialists, teachers, pedagogues, and special education teachers [47]. The platform uses relatively new solutions based on digital storytelling, blockchain, and problem-based learning [48].…”

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Evaluation of the Functionality of a New E-Learning Platform vs. Previous Experiences in E-Learning and the Self-Assessment of Own Digital Literacy

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Recent civilizational transformations have led us to search for and introduce new didactic solutions. One of these is e-learning, which is a response to the needs of the education system and its individual stakeholders. The e-learning systems currently available offer similar solutions. Only during direct interaction with a given tool can one notice significant differences in their functionality. By carrying out evaluation studies the indicators that determine this functionality can be identified. The paper presents e-learning in the context of the academic training of the future generations of teachers. The reflections revolve around digital literacy and experience in using modern information and communication technologies in education. The goal of the research was to evaluate three areas: the functionality of the SELI platform, individual experiences with e-learning, and digital literacy. The technique used was an e-learning survey appended to the end of two e-learning courses offered on the platform. The survey was addressed to teachers and students of the biggest pedagogical university in Poland. The general impression of the content presented on the platform was, in most cases, rated as being very good or good. The platform itself was also evaluated positively. Based on the analyses conducted, two groups of platform users were identified. One third of the users have diverse experiences with e-learning, which corresponds with their digital literacy. The remaining two thirds of the respondents need more training in the areas evaluated. The authors of the paper believe that this type of study should accompany all activities that introduce e-learning at every stage of education. Only then will it be possible to discover where the digital divide lies among the teaching staff and learners.

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Evaluation of the Functionality of a New E-Learning Platform vs. Previous Experiences in E-Learning and the Self-Assessment of Own Digital Literacy

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Włoch³

et al. 2020

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“…Consequently, we conducted a case study analysis on 2 papers to provide concrete answers to the questions posed in RQ2. These two papers proposed the systems: Smart Ecosystem for Learning and Inclusion (SELI) platform [43], [44] and the Blockchain of Learning Logs (BOLL) platform [7], [45]. What follows is a discussion of these two works and how they address RQ2.…”

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“…Project 1: The SELI platform provides the teachers and learners with an environment that supports the different needs for successful learning based on an inclusive and constructivist model of education. SELI platform supports the teacher to create online courses with the authoring tool and manage the courses in the learning management system, which complies with conventional instructional design principles [43], [44]. For example, the teacher applies a three-step process based on pedagogical principles to create a course using the authoring tool.…”

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Blockchain in Education: A Systematic Review and Practical Case Studies

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The advent of blockchain technology over the last decade has led to the development of multiple use-cases of decentralization in various fields including education. This paper presents a unique bibliometric and qualitative analysis of the blockchain in education with novel contributions on temporal development, emerging themes and practical case studies on adoption and integration with existing educational technologies. We focus on identifying the major actors in the space, demographic participation and adoption, current hot topics, grey areas, and potential areas for innovation. Our analysis shows that while the blockchain has been around for about 13 years, blockchain in education only became prominent 5 years ago. This research also reveals that most of the efforts have been focused on reporting and verifying academic certificates and transcripts: only very few research focused on reporting and connecting in-depth academic records such as learning behaviour logs, learning contents and assessment data. This calls for concern as current education blockchain systems do not consider interoperability at the blockchain level and the heterogeneous nature in which institutes create and consume academic data. Finally, we present discussions on the implications of our findings, potential solutions and aspects of education blockchain research that can help to improve educational outcomes for various stakeholders.INDEX TERMS Academic records, analysis, application programming interface (API), artificial intelligence (AI), bibliometric, blockchain of learning logs (BOLL), education, experience API (xAPI), information and communication technology (ICT), latent dirichlet allocation (LDA), learning management system (LMS), learning record store (LRS), learning tools interoperability (LTI), quick response (QR), sharable content object reference model (SCORM), smart ecosystem for learning and inclusion (SELI)

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“…Like any other industry, the education sector cannot remain static. The x-factor toward this transformation is the integration of new, innovative tools and techniques to facilitate the learning process and improve the learning experience [114]. In this study, we presented and discussed the key features of dynamic technologies that contribute to this evolution.…”

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Multimodal Technologies in Precision Education: Providing New Opportunities or Adding More Challenges?

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Personalized or precision education (PE) considers the integration of multimodal technologies to tailor individuals’ learning experiences based on their preferences and needs. To identify the impact that emerging multimodal technologies have on personalized education, we reviewed recent implementations and applications of systems (e.g., MOOCs, serious games, artificial intelligence, learning management systems, mobile applications, augmented/virtual reality, classroom technologies) that integrate such features. Our findings revealed that PE techniques could leverage the instructional potential of educational platforms and tools by facilitating students’ knowledge acquisition and skill development. The added value of PE is also extended beyond the online digital learning context, as positive outcomes were also identified in blended/face-to-face learning scenarios, with multiple connections being discussed between the impact of PE on student efficacy, achievement, and well-being. In line with the recommendations and suggestions that supporters of PE make, we provide implications for research and practice as well as ground for policy formulation and reformation on how multimodal technologies can be integrated into the educational context.

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Blockchain Technology to Support Smart Learning and Inclusion: Pre-service Teachers and Software Developers Viewpoints

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

Evaluation of the Functionality of a New E-Learning Platform vs. Previous Experiences in E-Learning and the Self-Assessment of Own Digital Literacy

Evaluation of the Functionality of a New E-Learning Platform vs. Previous Experiences in E-Learning and the Self-Assessment of Own Digital Literacy

Blockchain in Education: A Systematic Review and Practical Case Studies

Multimodal Technologies in Precision Education: Providing New Opportunities or Adding More Challenges?

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