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Title: Design and Development of a Blockchain-Based Secure Scoring Mechanism for Online Learning
Language: English
Authors: Tsai, Cheng-Ting, Wu, Ja-Ling, Lin, Yu-Tzu, Yeh, Martin K.-C
Source: Educational Technology & Society. Jul 2022 25(3):105-121.
Availability: International Forum of Educational Technology & Society. Available from: National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. No. 123, Section 3, Daxue Road, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiwan 64002. e-mail: journal.ets@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.j-ets.net/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Computer Security, Scoring, Teacher Student Relationship, Trust (Psychology), Computer Assisted Testing, Learning Management Systems, Teaching Assistants, Cooperation, Peer Evaluation, Automation
ISSN: 1176-3647
1436-4522
Abstract: With the rapid increase of online learning and online degree programs, the need for a secure and fair scoring mechanisms in online learning becomes urgent. In this research, a secure scoring mechanism was designed and developed based on blockchain technology to build transparent and fair interactions among students and teachers. The proposed scoring mechanism was implemented by employing the Ethereum blockchain and its three autonomous smart contracts. The robustness and feasibility of the system was then verified with experiments. The resulting system is shown to be superior to existing online learning systems because it prevents answer tampering. In addition, fairness can be improved with blockchain protocols and a collaborative scoring policy. Lastly, this system helps manage interactions among students and teachers during the process of educational assessment, and encourages all on-chain members to trust the online learning process. These advantages improve peer evaluation and self-directed learning that are essential for a student-centered and collaborative learning environment.
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