The emergence of generative AI,represented by ChatGPT,has had an unprecedented impact on vocational education.In response to the digital transformation trend in vocational education,stakeholders have actively responded.However,during the technology-driven education reform,several practical issues have emerged,including inefficiency in cross-stakeholder collaborative governance,ethical issues related to AI technology,limited digital competence of key stakeholders,erosion by internet culture,and data security concerns.Based on the development reality of the multi-modal integration of generative AI and lifecycle theory,the digital growth of vocational colleges is divided into four stages:initiation,application,integration,and transformation.A systematic analysis of the core elements at each stage is necessary to achieve equity and sustainable lifelong development in vocational education.
Generative AIDigitalizationVocational EducationLifecycle Theory