Implementing blockchain technology with education keeps student data more secure

No one understands the importance of protecting one’s personal data more than today’s younger generations; Generations Y (Millennials) and Z. They’ve grown up with digital footprints, with easy internet communication creating a natural…

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Explaining the basics of blockchain technology

I had been working in education for quite some time when I first heard about blockchain technology. Education was facing many of the same issues that finance was when cryptocurrency was first introduced; transparency of services for users and real ownership of assets…

ODEM works with the ESCO framework to deliver skills for employment in Europe

ESCO is a classification system created and used in Europe that allows European countries to better manage employment. The system, which categorizes skills and qualifications with occupations, functions to ensure that people are treated…

Why startups are a valuable part of the education ecosystem

A lot has changed since I was in college. This gives my peers and me a unique advantage, having witnessed the arc of technological innovation span the last several decades. I’ve seen jobs altered, created, and eliminated as the needs of the labor market…

Authenticating connections and verifying credentials with the Ethereum blockchain

With its decentralized network architecture, blockchain technology instills trust and transparency. Leveraging this for education, it’s a remarkable advancement for an industry characterized by institutional rules and intermediaries.…

How technology furthers the education system and how it can be integrated into the learning experience

I believe that education and technology are a perfect marriage. Education is the practice of learning through prepared information, while technology exponentially increases the reach of information. The…

For digital nomads, blockchain-based records remove borders and barriers

Blockchain technology is empowering. It supports anyone who uses it by giving them the autonomy and security that they deserve. Decentralized networks are for everyone, but they especially serve those who operate outside of a single…

Technology has changed what students require from their school experiences 

As the students who move through the halls of academic institutions change, so do the requirements of education. Generation Z students (born between 1995 - 2015) who have begun entering college, aren’t just looking for an experience that’s…

How blockchain technology makes education easier for academic institutions