Beyond the Blockchain: A Comparative Analysis of Educator and Non-Educator Perspectives on Web3 Technologies in Educational Contexts

Ryan Straight

doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/6XEMG

Abstract

This study explores attitudes and perspectives toward Web3 technologies in educational contexts, comparing educators and non-educators involved in Web3 education communities. Through survey research and statistical analysis, the study examines differences in technical expertise, practical knowledge, and conceptual understanding between these groups, while also investigating their attitudes toward pedagogical applications, equity concerns, and general Web3 implementation in education.

Key Findings

Educators demonstrated significantly less negative feelings about Web3 compared to non-educators
No significant differences were found between educators and non-educators in terms of self-reported expertise
Both groups showed strong agreement on the untapped potential of NFTs in education
Notable disagreement emerged regarding Web3’s impact on day-to-day teaching activities

Research Impact

This study provides valuable insights into how different stakeholders view Web3 technologies in education, highlighting both areas of consensus and divergence between educators and non-educators. These findings can inform the development and implementation of Web3-based educational initiatives.

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BibTeX citation:

@article{straight2025,
  author = {Straight, Ryan},
  publisher = {TOJET},
  title = {Beyond the {Blockchain:} {A} {Comparative} {Analysis} of
    {Educator} and {Non-Educator} {Perspectives} on {Web3}
    {Technologies} in {Educational} {Contexts}},
  journal = {TOJET: The Turkish Online Journal of Educational
    Technology},
  volume = {24},
  number = {1},
  pages = {14},
  date = {2025},
  url = {http://www.tojet.net/articles/v24i1/2414.pdf},
  doi = {10.17605/OSF.IO/6XEMG},
  langid = {en},
  abstract = {This study explores attitudes and perspectives toward Web3
    technologies in educational contexts, comparing educators and
    non-educators involved in Web3 education communities. Through survey
    research and statistical analysis, the study examines differences in
    technical expertise, practical knowledge, and conceptual
    understanding between these groups, while also investigating their
    attitudes toward pedagogical applications, equity concerns, and
    general Web3 implementation in education.}
}

For attribution, please cite this work as:

Straight, Ryan. 2025. “Beyond the Blockchain: A Comparative Analysis of Educator and Non-Educator Perspectives on Web3 Technologies in Educational Contexts.” TOJET: The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology 24 (1): 14. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/6XEMG.