Generative AI Era:Reshaping the Path of Digital Growth in Vocational Education——Based on lifecycle theory
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