This episode was recorded at GESF. 

What's in this episode?

What is Blockchain? How are Governments using Blockchain technology? What are the implications for learners, education providers and employers? Listen in to this fascinating chat which probes at how to keep the internet and future technologies open and equitable.  

People

• Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech

• Natalie Smolensk is a cultural anthropologist and the Biz Dev lead for Blockcert | Twitter:@NSmolenski ‏ 

• Alex Grechs, Founding Director of the Commonwealth Centre for Connected Learning, co-author of Blockchain in Education, in collaboration with the European Commission | Twitter:@3CLMT @EUBlockchain @AlexGrech

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