Análisis crítico de la inclusión educativa trabajada desde la perspectiva de la tecnología blockchain

Raúl Jaime Maestre

doi:10.51302/tce.2025.24303

Authors

Raúl Jaime Maestre Adjunct professor at ESIC Business & Marketing School (Barcelona, Spain) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3669-8992

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51302/tce.2025.24303

Keywords:

inclusion, education, blockchain, technology, credentials, transparency, decentralization

Abstract

Educational inclusion has become a fundamental pillar in educational system policies and reforms, aimed at ensuring equitable access, active participation, and academic success for all students, especially those from historically marginalized groups. In this context, the emergence of disruptive technologies such as blockchain represents a transformative opportunity to reconfigure traditional educational structures, which are often exclusionary or burdened by bureaucracy.

As education shifts toward more digital, open, and decentralized models, it is essential to examine how blockchain technology can not only revolutionize educational management but also foster more inclusive learning environments. This article offers a critical analysis of blockchain´ s role in educational inclusion, exploring its practical applications such as immutable credential recording, decentralized digital identity creation, the issuance of microcredentials, and the use of smart contracts to automate administrative processes.

Through the analysis of relevant case studies, such as MIT Media Lab, the University of Nicosia, and IEBS Business School, and a comprehensive review of recent scientific literature, this article contributes to a deeper understanding of the present and future implications of integrating blockchain technology into inclusive educational policies and practices.

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Author Biography

Raúl Jaime Maestre, Adjunct professor at ESIC Business & Marketing School (Barcelona, Spain)

Consultor tecnológico. Autor de El libro verde del emprendedor colaborativo y ¡Emprendedor social: tú puedes! También es autor de artículos relacionados con la investigación sobre tecnología.

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