Improving the Effectiveness of a Stock Simulation Trading Course via Blockchain and Social Networking: A Taiwanese Study

Online courses in higher education became prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, their application requires technology to be fully integrated into the curriculum. This study explores the integration of a blockchain-based platform in a private online stock simulation trading course during t...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Electronics (Basel) 2024-11, Vol.13 (22), p.4338
Main Authors: Chang, Shuchih Ernest, Luo, Hueimin, Tseng, Liwen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blockchain
Colleges & universities
COVID-19
Crypto-currencies
Design of experiments
Digital currencies
Distance learning
Education
Education, Higher
Educational technology
Effectiveness
Motivation
Online instruction
Social networks
Stocks
Students
Teaching
Citations: Items that this one cites
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Online courses in higher education became prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, their application requires technology to be fully integrated into the curriculum. This study explores the integration of a blockchain-based platform in a private online stock simulation trading course during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a pre–post experimental design with 142 college students, it assessed learning behaviors and outcomes. Students collaborated with teaching assistants via LINE groups, fostering discussion and engagement. They received cryptocurrency rewards, which enhanced motivation and connected the course to their career goals. The findings suggest that combining blockchain and social networking is an effective approach to improving online education. This contributes to the literature on educational technology and online learning by exploring the integration of blockchain and social networking in higher education, specifically within the context of stock simulation trading courses, and demonstrates its impact on student motivation and learning outcomes.
ISSN:2079-9292
2079-9292
DOI:10.3390/electronics13224338