NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

LAOAG CITY
VEDASTO J. SAMONTE SCHOOL OF
GRADUATE STUDIES

COURSE NAME: EDU 215 TRENDS AND ISSUES IN EDUCATION

PROFESSOR: REMILIN S. ABROGENA, EdD
REPORT TOPIC: “BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY”
MAED STUDENT: JOVELYN C. SALMORIN

Technology had evolved and progressed through out the years.Living in the 21st century,
technolgy is integrated in our day to day life like communucation, business, economy,
education and many more. Technology made our lives comvinient and had a great contribution
to our success and existence in the world.

During these pandemic months the,aboit 80 percent of the worlds population were not ready.
Different sectors were affected like health education, economy, enterprises, tourism and etv.
In our country, one of the most talked about issue was how the government addressed the
educational and academic problems. Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, face-to-
face classes for the students are inevitable. However distance learning was implemented.
Different methods of teaching and learning strategies were implemented. The use of online
media platforms and social networks were crucially critisized and evaluated for the use and
benefit of learners and educators in giving the good quality of education without compromising
the mental and physical state of user.

BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
WHAT IS BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY?

 Blockchain is a digital record of transactions. The name comes from its structure, in
which individual records, called blocks, are linked together in single list, called a chain.

 Blockchain is essentially a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed

across the entire network of computer systems on the blockchain.

EXAMPLE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOY

PURPOSE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY TO EDUCATION

 To keep private records of students like diplomas, certificates and credentials.

 To monitor transactions like enrollment,assessing tuition fee and payment for tuition
fees.
 Educators also may give their lessons and courseworks.
 Students can also evaluate their school and teachers performance.

REFERENCES
https://techterms.com/definition/blockchain

https://www.euromoney.com/learning/blockchain-explained/what-is-
blockchain#:~:text=Blockchain%20is%20a%20system%20of,computer%20systems
%20on%20the%20blockchain.

https://mdreducation.com/2018/08/20/blockchain-education/