MARA 284-13 (2 Units)Seminar in Archives & Records Management
Topic: Blockchain DLT & Archives, Records, & Information Governance
Summer 2020 Syllabus
Dr. Patricia C. Franks
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Office Location: Online
Office Hours: By appointment
| Syllabus Links Textbooks CLOs Competencies Prerequisites |
Resources Canvas Login and Tutorials iSchool eBookstore |
Canvas Information: Courses will be available beginning June 1st at 6 a.m. PT unless you are taking an intensive or a one-unit or two-unit class that starts on a different day. In that case, the class will open on the first day that the class meets. This 2-unit course runs from June 1st - July 20th. It will be available on Canvas on June 1st.
You will be enrolled in the Canvas site automatically.
Course Description
This course explores current issues and practices in archives and records management. Students who satisfactorily complete this course, Blockchain DLT & Archives, Records, & Information Governance, will gain the critical insights, knowledge, and skills necessary to integrate blockchain distributed ledger technology (DLT) into their archives, records management and information governance programs, policies, and practices. No previous knowledge is required.
Course Requirements
Course Calendar
Course Schedule (Monday through Sunday week) – including Core Competencies and Student Learning Outcomes
For this course, we’ll be using both the Canvas Learning Management System as well as a SharePoint wiki named Blockchain DLT to which you will be invited week 1.
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Module |
Main Topic |
Concept and Relevant PLOs and CLOs |
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1 |
Introduction to Course and Blockchain DLT
Blockchain Modalities
Core Comp C |
Introduction to the course Discussion (not graded): Introduce yourselves Lecture: Introduction to Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technology Discussion #1 (10 points) Basis for discussion— Blockchain Revolution, narrated ppt conference presentation (Franks) Assignment #1 (20 points)
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2 |
Blockchain Modalities
Blockchain Ecosystem
Core Comp C & E |
Lecture: Blockchain Modalities including blockchain types and blockchain platforms View: Video on “What is ether and Ethereum,” YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnovGRQrRE Discussion #2 (10 points) Basis for Discussion—Blockchain White Paper, NARA, February 2019
Lecture: Blockchain Ecosystem, including Blockchain as a Service. Review: Blockchain ecosystem graphic, example at https://news.blackmooncrypto.com/ Discussion #3 (10 points) Basis for discussion—BaaS providers introduced in lecture.
Assignment #2 (20 points)
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3 |
Blockchain DLT Roles & Risks
Core Comps C & G |
Lecture 1:Blockchain DLT Use Cases & Demonstration of Records Creation/Management Work Flow involved Discussion #4 (10 points) Basis for Discussion: Understand Blockchain Roles and Risks in Trusted Systems (Whitepaper). 3D PDF Consortium (in publication).
Assignment #3 (20 points) Refer to the 2016 Proof of Identity Infographic showing ID use cases or a more recent use case model (examples will be provided in Canvas and you may locate your own). Select one Use Case you will use for the activities going forward that will culminate in your final report. Evaluate whether you should use Blockchain DLT or if a database will suffice based on the chart in Annex A of the Whitepaper. If a standard database was your answer—find another use case. You must have one that calls for a Blockchain DLT solution. Begin to develop your Use Case following the template provided in Canvas based on the use case examples reviewed in the Whitepaper assigned this week. Describe the problem to be solved, the type of blockchain solution that was implemented (public/private/permissioned/ permissionless) and if/why digital money (cryptocurrency or tokens) was involved. Submit your Use Case document to the assignment area in Canvas for my feedback and approval. |
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4 |
Blockchain DLT & Records Management
Core Comp C |
Lecture: Blockchain DLT & Records Management Implications and Analysis Discussion #5 (10 points) Basis for Discussion:
Assignment #4 (20 points)
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5 |
Blockchain DLT and Archives
Core Comp C |
Lecture: Blockchain DLT & Archives implications and Analysis Discussion #6(10 points) Basis for Discussion
Assignment #5 (20 points)
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6 |
Blockchain DLT and Information Governance
Core Comps C, E, G |
Lecture: Blockchain Governance--Laws, Regulations and Standards Discussion #7 (10 points) Basis for discussion—Blockchain state legislation at http://www.ncsl.org/research/ Lecture: Blockchain DLT & Information Governance the Information Reference Governance Model Basis for Discussion—Deloitte’s 2019 Global Blockchain Survey. Available at https://www2.deloitte.com/content/ Assignment #6 (20 points) Describe modifications to be made to the Information Governance Template provided based on the introduction of a BC DLT solution and the Information Governance Reference Model. Post your work to the Canvas assignment area. |
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Bringing it all together!
Core Comps C, E, G |
Final Assignment (120 points) Final Report for the Information Governance Team—Bringing it all together! You’ll have this week to concentrate on your final report. The assignment and accompanying rubric will be introduced week 1 and will be available throughout the course. Details will be provided in Canvas. Two important tasks:
Discussion #9 (10 points) Provide a status report on your progress. What is going well? Have you hit any snags? If so, how will you overcome them? |
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Wrap Up
Core Comps C, E, G |
Wrap Up Discussion #10 (10points) Review all summaries in SP. Comment on the work of at least two of your colleagues. Compare it to your own final report. Provide at least one suggestion for improvement. |
Grading
Note: 10% penalty for late work up to one week after the due date. No extra credit is offered.
Students will earn a maximum of 340 points, which will be converted to a percentage and then to a letter grade based on the iSchool’s grading scale. Rubrics for the discussions, 6 minor assignments, and one major assignment will be posted to Canvas.
| Category | Topic(s) | Scoring | Maximum Score |
| Discussions |
Blockchain Revolution; |
10 @ 10 points each | 100 |
| Assignments | Blockchain in the news; register for property using blockchain land registration system; blockchain use case; blockchain records consideration model for records; blockchain records consideration model for archives; information governance model & blockchain DLT |
6 @ 20 points each | 120 |
| Final Assignment, Part 1 | Report citing the risks related to the implementation of a Blockchain DLT solution you recommend for your Use Case selected in week 3. | 1 paper | 100 |
| Final Assignment, Part 2 |
Executive Summary as ppt/video presentation |
1 presentation | 20 |
| Total | 340 | ||
Other Relevant Information:
In order to address changes in emerging technology--in this case blockchain distributed ledger technology--assignments and readings may be modified slightly.
Prerequisites for 1- and 2-credit MARA course waived for all students.
Course Workload Expectations
Success in this course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of forty-five hours over the length of the course (normally 3 hours per unit per week with 1 of the hours used for lecture) for instruction or preparation/studying or course related activities including but not limited to internships, labs, clinical practica. Other course structures will have equivalent workload expectations as described in the syllabus.
Instructional time may include but is not limited to:
Working on posted modules or lessons prepared by the instructor; discussion forum interactions with the instructor and/or other students; making presentations and getting feedback from the instructor; attending office hours or other synchronous sessions with the instructor.
Student time outside of class:
In any seven-day period, a student is expected to be academically engaged through submitting an academic assignment; taking an exam or an interactive tutorial, or computer-assisted instruction; building websites, blogs, databases, social media presentations; attending a study group;contributing to an academic online discussion; writing papers; reading articles; conducting research; engaging in small group work.
Course Prerequisites
MARA 284 - Blockchain (2 units) has no prerequisite requirements.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Describe the Blockchain DLT and the Blockchain ecosystem, decentralized applications, and smart contracts.
- Evaluate the adoption and implementation of blockchain ledger technology use cases from a recordkeeping perspective.
- Explain how blockchain distributed ledger technologies impact archives, records, and information governance programs.
- Cite standards and regulations that govern blockchain distributed ledger technologies.
- Develop an information governance strategy to address the impact of blockchain distributed ledger technology.
Core Competencies (Program Learning Outcomes)
MARA 284 supports the following core competencies:
- C Describe the evolution of systems that manage data, information, communication, and records in response to technological change.
- E Identify the standards and principles endorsed and utilized by data, archives, records, and information professionals.
- G Describe the legal requirements and ethical principles involved in managing physical and digital information assets and the information professional#s role in institutional compliance and risk management.
Textbooks
No Textbooks For This Course.
Grading Scale
The standard SJSU School of Information Grading Scale is utilized for all iSchool courses:
| 97 to 100 | A |
| 94 to 96 | A minus |
| 91 to 93 | B plus |
| 88 to 90 | B |
| 85 to 87 | B minus |
| 82 to 84 | C plus |
| 79 to 81 | C |
| 76 to 78 | C minus |
| 73 to 75 | D plus |
| 70 to 72 | D |
| 67 to 69 | D minus |
| Below 67 | F |
In order to provide consistent guidelines for assessment for graduate level work in the School, these terms are applied to letter grades:
- C represents Adequate work; a grade of "C" counts for credit for the course;
- B represents Good work; a grade of "B" clearly meets the standards for graduate level work or undergraduate (for BS-ISDA);
For core courses in the MLIS program (not MARA, Informatics, BS-ISDA) — INFO 200, INFO 202, INFO 204 — the iSchool requires that students earn a B in the course. If the grade is less than B (B- or lower) after the first attempt you will be placed on administrative probation. You must repeat the class if you wish to stay in the program. If - on the second attempt - you do not pass the class with a grade of B or better (not B- but B) you will be disqualified. - A represents Exceptional work; a grade of "A" will be assigned for outstanding work only.
Graduate Students are advised that it is their responsibility to maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Undergraduates must maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
University Policies
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