40. TIL- The Blockchain is Coming. It’s Time to Get Ready!

• In Event: Roundtables B
  In Roundtable Session: TIL- Roundtables B

Short Description

In this round table discussion, we’ll be diving into the use of blockchain within educational contexts. Participants will gain a high level understanding of what blockchain is and how blockchains function. Next, participants will investigate potential use cases, benefits, and hindrances with blockchain’s use. Particular focus will be placed upon ensuring equitable, inclusive design and implementation considerations for this emergent technological tool set.

Authors

• Presenter: Jeremy McLaughlin, Old Dominion University

• Presenter: Francis Eamonn Powers, Old Dominion University

• Contributor: Shauna Nefos-Webb, Milligan University