Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Blockchain-based Trusted Achievement Record System for Students in Higher Education

Bakri Awaji, Bakri Awaji, Ellis Solaiman

2022

Abstract

With a growing number of institutions involved in the global education market, it has become increasingly challenging to verify the authenticity of academic achievements such as CVs and diplomas. Blockchain is an enabling technology that can play a key role in solving this problem. This study introduces a blockchain-based achievement record system that produces a verifiable record of achievements. The proposed system aims to facilitate the process of authentication and validation of certificates reliably, easily and quickly, leveraging the unique capabilities offered through Blockchain technology (public Ethereum Blockchain) and smart contracts. We present the design and implementation of the system and its components and tools. We then evaluate the system through a number of studies to measure the system’s; usability, effectiveness, performance, and cost. A System Usability Scale (SUS) test gave a scale of 77.1. Through a literature survey we demonstrate that this system is a significant improvement on legacy systems, being both more user-friendly and more efficient. We also conduct a detailed cost analysis and discuss the positives and limitations of alternative blockchain solutions.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Awaji B. and Solaiman E. (2022). Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Blockchain-based Trusted Achievement Record System for Students in Higher Education. In Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-562-3, pages 225-237. DOI: 10.5220/0011044200003182

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu22,
author={Bakri Awaji and Ellis Solaiman},
title={Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Blockchain-based Trusted Achievement Record System for Students in Higher Education},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2022},
pages={225-237},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011044200003182},
isbn={978-989-758-562-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of Blockchain-based Trusted Achievement Record System for Students in Higher Education
SN - 978-989-758-562-3
AU - Awaji B.
AU - Solaiman E.
PY - 2022
SP - 225
EP - 237
DO - 10.5220/0011044200003182