The Logical Motivation, Realistic Obstruction and Breakthrough Path of Digital Transformation in Vocational Education

Abstract

Digital transformation in vocational education is a key measure for promoting high-quality education development and adapting to the demands of the digital economy era. Based on policy orientation and practical difficulties, this paper systematically analyses the logical motivation, realistic challenges, and practical paths of digital transformation in vocational education. The study found that digital transformation is driven by four factors: policy, economic demand, technological empowerment, and educational reform. However, it still faces cognitive bias, resource imbalance, inadequate talent matching, weak industrial-educational integration, and an outdated assessment system. To overcome these obstacles and achieve the transformation of vocational education from "technical empowerment" to "value reconstruction", the paper proposes the following practical paths: building a multi-dimensional cognitive system, optimising digital infrastructure, innovating talent cultivation models, deepening industrial-educational integration mechanisms, and refining data-driven assessments. This will provide theoretical support and practical references for the digital transformation of vocational education in China.