IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

WORLD JOURNAL OF INNOVATION AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY (WJIMT )

E-ISSN 2504-4766
P-ISSN 2682-5910
VOL. 9 NO. 4 2025
DOI: 10.56201/wjimt.v9.no4.2025.pg117.133

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Students' Perception of the Use of Blockchain Technology in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Kasumu, Rebecca Yinka, Agbarakwe, Harriet Akudo

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Abstract

This study adopted descriptive survey research designed to investigate Students' Perception of the Use of Blockchain Technology in Education: Opportunities and Challenges. The study was carried out at the University of Port Harcourt and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State, Nigeria. The population of the study was 122 year 3 students from University of Port Harcourt and 120 year 3 students from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. A sample size of 120 was used for the study from the two Universities. Questionnaire titled Students' Perception of the Use of Blockchain Technology in Education: Opportunities and Challenges (SPUBTEOC) with 20 items was used to collect data from respondents. Face and content validity was applied. Reliability coefficient of 0.75 was obtained. Mean and Z-test were the statistical tools used for the study. The study revealed that many students, especially in STEM fields, have heard of blockchain, mainly due to its association with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum; however, outside of computer science, engineering, and finance programs, awareness remains limited. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Universities should incorporate blockchain-related courses into their academic programs, particularly in computer science, educational technology, and management disciplines.

keywords:

Blockchain, Technology, Education, Students Perception, Opportunities and Challenges.

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