Practical Dilemmas and Optimization Strategies of Smart Ideological and Political Education in Universities in the Digital-Intelligent Era

Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v7i4.5486

Yanhua Zhang

Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, Zhejiang, China

Abstract

In the context of the digital-intelligent era, the extensive application of digital-intelligent technology has brought development opportunities for ideological and political education in universities, including enriched educational carriers, expanded educational reach across time and space, and improved educational precision. Nevertheless,the iterative upgrading of technological tools does not directly lead to an increase in the effectiveness of education. At present, smart ideological and political education in universities still faces practical dilemmas. These include cognitive deviation, supply-demand mismatches, ethical risks and technological dependence, which restrict the overall progress of upholding the essence while innovating and improving the quality and efficiency of ideological and political education. On the basis of sorting out historical opportunities and practical dilemmas, this paper proposes optimization strategies across four dimensions: adhering to the education-oriented standard, optimizing the matching between supply and demand, consolidating ethical defense lines, and strengthening subject participation. It is expected to provide feasible references for promoting the sound development of smart ideological and political education in universities.

Keywords

digital-intelligent era; ideological and political education in universities; smart ideological and political education; digital-intelligent technologies

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