The blockchain technology is not only used for cryptocurrency; the idea behind its creation is decentralization and transparency. Its purpose is to make everything built on it accessible to almost anyone and to distribute power.
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Blockchain technology should be used in the educational systems of every country. When used wisely, the system built on it will make the educational system more efficient.
Maybe not all factors can be applied to all levels, but I think using it will really improve how the system works.
Here are some ideas where blockchain can improve the educational system:
Curriculum: I believe that every parent should have the right to know what the Department of Education plans to teach their kids. They should also have the right to vote on the learning materials the education board plans to use.
Learning Materials: Different schools use different learning materials. By using blockchain technology, the Educational Department of a country can make the learning materials the same for all schools. This eliminates disadvantages for students studying in public and cheaper schools. Through this, we can ensure that teachers use standard learning materials available to all.
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Grading System: Currently, most of us are graded based on exam results and homework. If exams are done and recorded using blockchain technology, it will be easier for students to know who is excelling in the class. There will be no more favoritism, such as instructors giving extra credits to their students. Results cannot be tampered with, which ensures transparency in grading. This will also make the job of instructors easier because they won't need to check assignments one by one. Checking exam results will be faster because the system will already check them for the teacher.
Parents Council: Every parent, especially those who are busy, can participate in parents' voting. No more groups of parents forming alliances because many will know and vote. Through this, they can also determine which parents have good values based on the projects they support.
Attendance: Parents can now see daily whether their child went to school or cut classes. This can be done through identity verification, where each student and faculty member would have a unique digital identity stored on the blockchain. This identity could be verified through a decentralized authentication process, ensuring that only authorized individuals can participate in the attendance system.
School Cafeteria: We can now all know what is being served in the cafeteria and how much it costs. We will also know how much our child is spending during break time and what they are eating in school. There should also be an option to vote on whether the cafeteria food is good or bad for students.
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School Security: By using identity verification, not anyone can pick up your kids. Designated school buses will need to verify themselves before they can enter the school premises.
These are only some of the benefits that blockchain technology can bring to the education system of a country. It can not only make things more efficient but also save a lot of money in the long run. There will be no more need to replace books every year, and notebooks and pens will no longer be necessary.