Educational Leadership

In recent years, blockchain technology has become a buzzword in the edtech sector. The system of recording information secures digital data in a wa

One of the most eye-catching aspects of the recent Varsity Blues admissions scandal was that fake athletic profiles were created for students to hel

In short, Yes. I've been hearing about this 'blockchain university' and 'Oxford University spin out' for some time, but really didn't know what depth of innovation and long-term thinking the Woolf creators came up with until they invited me to consult on the project.

Universities have been central to intellectual and creative discourse for a millennium, and yet during the last two decades, powerful economic, technological and social forces have increasingly challenged their survival. Professor Diane Sieber argues that the future of the university may look very much like its origin: decentralized, just-in-time learning with flexible curricula and outcomes-based rather than credit-hour-based credentialing. In the near future, block chain technology will allow learners to design a personalized education that constellates inexpensive online resources and experiences, and to connect directly with employers through smart contracts. Universities that can adapt quickly will weather this change; others will collapse in the face of accelerating technologies and less expensive alternatives.

Amid the hype, the technology really does have major implications for higher education research, accountability and credentials, Daniel Pianko writes.

Oral Roberts University recently held a conference to persuade higher education institutions that it's time to get on board the blockchain train. Its recommendations: Learn about the technology's potential, test it out and collaborate.

Recently, we reached out to education experts around the world to hear what they considered the most pressing issues facing our sector today. Surprisingly, they all said that little has changed in terms of our most common challenges. What was changing, they agreed, were the innovative ways that the global community has begun tackling them.

The blockchain provides a rich, secure, and transparent platform on which to create a global network for higher learning. This Internet of value can h

The blockchain provides a rich, secure, and transparent platform on which to create a global network for higher learning. This Internet of value can help to reinvent higher education in a way the Internet of information alone could not.

The U.S. Department of Education hopes that the blockchain technology transforming the finance and logistics industries could play a role in makin

We’ve identified 20 ways that distributed ledger technology could be deployed by school districts, networks and more to improve learning opportunities.

How blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies can transform higher education.

The electronic ledger software holds a lot of potential for university data.

Have you learned about these new buzzwords yet? Blockchain. Artificial intelligence. Virtual reality. You've probably already heard of educational uses of audio, video, data visualization, and 3D printing, and I believe they have already proved their value in and out of the classroom. I want to briefly explore the newest members of the technology portfolio available to higher ed.

Using the blockchain and strong cryptography permits creating certifications that put us in control of the full record of our achievements. Recipients can share a digital degree with an employer while providing trustworthy proof that the degree was in fact issued to the person presenting it. This raises interesting questions about the nature of recognizing and accrediting achievements.