Author(s)

Ke Xu ¹, Peng Yang ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Faculty of Continuing Education, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, China
² Office of Network Security and Informatization, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, China

Corresponding Author

Ke Xu

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the digital transformation of ideological and political education (IPE) in higher education institutions against the backdrop of rapid advancements in information technology. It discusses the strategic importance of this transformation in advancing the modernization of Chinese education, aligning with global trends in educational digitalization, and enhancing the effectiveness of IPE. However, the process is fraught with challenges, including technological integration, lagging educational philosophy, insufficient digital literacy, and concerns over data security and privacy protection. The paper delves into these challenges, analyzing their roots and implications, and proposes a series of countermeasures.[1] These include enhancing technological innovation and application, updating educational philosophy, improving digital literacy among teachers and students, and strengthening data security and privacy protection. By addressing these challenges and adopting effective strategies, universities can facilitate the smooth and effective digital transformation of IPE, thereby promoting educational effectiveness and contributing to the cultivation of well-rounded socialist builders and successors.[2]

KEYWORDS

Higher education; Ideological and political education; Digital transformation

CITE THIS PAPER

Ke Xu, Peng Yang, Challenges and Countermeasures for Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities in the Context of Digitalization. Adult and Higher Education (2024) Vol. 6: 161-167. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aduhe.2024.060722.

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