Author(s)

XiaoHong Wang

Affiliation(s)

School of Educational Technology, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, Gansu, China.

Corresponding Author

XiaoHong Wang

ABSTRACT

In today's information society, which has entered the digital age, generative artificial intelligence is emerging as a pivotal factor driving the digital transformation in education. This transformation is now evolving into a new phase centered around generative AI, making it a core driver of educational digitalization. With the support of emerging technologies such as generative AI, the seamless transition toward digital education is being realized. The integration of generative AI in the digital transformation of education enables the establishment of new models for personalized talent development, facilitating a shift from the deficit-based education model rooted in the industrial society to a strength-based approach suited for the information society. It also contributes to the optimization of teaching processes, the improvement of instructional and learning behaviors among educators and students, and the enhancement of teaching effectiveness. Furthermore, it supports the co-creation and sharing of high-quality educational resources, promotes educational equity, and fosters the implementation of lifelong learning.

KEYWORDS

Generative artificial intelligence; Digital transformation in education; Intelligent education

CITE THIS PAPER

XiaoHong Wang. Innovative pathways for generative artificial intelligence to drive digital transformation in education. World Journal of Educational Studies. 2025, 3(6): 8-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/wjes3082.

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