Blockchain: How Can We Use It in Higher Ed?

Friday, November 03, 2017 | 8:00AM–8:50AM ET | Meeting Room 202A/B, 200 Level
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Interactive Presentation
What is blockchain? How does it work? Can it be used in higher ed? Come hear from a panel of experts on what blockchain is and their thoughts on how it might be used in higher education.

Outcomes: Understand what blockchain is and how it is presently working for other industries * Understand the current work being done to apply blockchain to higher ed * Understand the future potential of blockchain to transform how higher ed operates

Presenters

  • Philip Komarny

    Exec Director of Digital Education, University of Texas System

  • Phil Long

    Senior Scholar - CNDLS, Georgetown University