The Mechanism and Path of Integrating Local Universities and Colleges into the Lifelong Education System in the Digital Age
The rise of lifelong education in our country originates from the enormous educational demand brought about by the reform and opening up,while the popularity of lifelong education began with the promotion of internet-based technology,with advancements in science and technology consistently accompanying the development of lifelong education.In the digital age,lifelong education is facing a digital transformation,requiring broader participation from different types of educational organizations.Since the expansion of enrollment in higher education institutions,local universities and colleges have seen a significant increase in scale,and the integration of these schools with regional development has received unprecedented attention from both the schools and local governments.There is now a more inclusive and harmonious external environment for local universities and colleges to integrate into the lifelong education system.However,the current lifelong education system faces several challenges,including insufficient collaboration among different types of educational organizations,a limited coverage of the lifelong education population,and a lack of rich,personalized high-quality digital education resources.Local universities and colleges should embrace new missions,new positions,and new actions in integrating into the lifelong education system,expanding social service functions,and responding to the demands for lifelong learning for all.
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