BlockNet
The BlockNet project was recognized as an example of good practice for Erasmus+ projects! We are delighted with the positive feedback on the project implementation and the project results. This is already motivating us to work on new projects in order to continue the research we have started.
Problem definition
Blockchain technology (BCT) is probably one of the most promising and most hyped innovations of recent years. Many visionaries focus exclusively on the big picture of a revolutionary paradigm shift from an Internet of Information to an Internet of Value. This underlines the need for a comprehensive understanding of how this new technology will influence and improve existing structures and relationships in the business environment. In addition, the increasing number of job advertisements for blockchain-related positions shows that there is a high demand for experts and personnel with blockchain knowledge and skills. BCT forms the basis for smart contracts, which are the missing link for realizing the vision of Industry 4.0/the Internet of Things (IoT). The use cases for smart contracts reflect the need for interdisciplinary work. Due to the many different actors involved in the practice, educational approaches in BCT need to be interdisciplinary from the ground up in order to successfully empower students and improve their employability.
Objective
The BlockNet project aims to develop and implement an interdisciplinary Blockchain Technology (BCT) Small Network Online Course (SNOC). So far, there are no interdisciplinary courses that provide students from different disciplines with knowledge about BCT, its applications and impact on the business environment as well as comprehensive basic skills to prepare them for interdisciplinary work in future projects. These requirements are met by the BlockNet project.
Approach
As part of the project, a benchmarking study will be carried out in which best practice examples of blockchain courses from universities, companies and associations will be analyzed. In addition, the competence requirements and job advertisements for the development of the interdisciplinary theoretical competence concept will be analyzed.
The insights gained will be empirically validated through case studies with European companies to identify the best practice use cases for blockchain and the required skills and competencies. In addition, a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the skills and competencies to be taught in the online course will be produced.
Based on this first comprehensive skills assessment and use case analysis, BlockNet will design a didactic and organizational concept for an interdisciplinary blockchain SNOC that enables distance learning opportunities using educational access.
Fourth, the multimedia learning material for the interdisciplinary blockchain SNOC will be produced and evaluated.
Fifthly, the course will be technically implemented, conducted and evaluated in blended mobility with students from the participating universities.
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Consortium
Vilnius University, Lithuania
Chair of Enterprise Logistics, TU Dortmund University
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Funding information
Project duration:
01.09.2018 - 28.02.2021
Funding reference number:
2018-1-LT01-KA203-047044
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Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible.
This project has received funding from the European Union's Erasmus+ program under grant agreement 2018-1-LT01-KA203-047044.
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