Blockchain Technology in K-12 Computer Science Education?!

Abstract

The blockchain technology and its applications, such as cryptocurrencies or non-fungible tokens, represent significant advancements in computer science. Alongside its transformative potential, human interaction with blockchain has led to notable negative implications, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities, high energy consumption in mining activities, environmental impacts, and the prevalence of economic fraud and high-risk financial products. Considering the expanding range of blockchain applications, there is interest in exploring its integration into K-12 education. For this purpose, this paper examines existing and documented attempts through a systematic literature review. Although the findings are quantitatively limited, they reveal initial concepts and ideas.