Research on the Dilemma Diagnosis and Strategy Design of the Role Transformation of University Teachers under the Background of Educational Digital Transformation

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10.2991/978-94-6239-691-3_36How to use a DOI?

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University teachers; Role transformation; “Four-Stages Double-Bridges” model; Diagnosis of dilemmas; Strategy design

Abstract

Focusing on the role transformation of university teachers in the context of digital transformation of education, a “Four-Stages Double-Bridges” model was constructed as an analytical framework to address the current challenges faced by teachers, such as cognitive ambiguity, insufficient abilities, and lack of support. It divides the process into four stages: contact/exploitation, conflict/struggle, adaptation/integration, and innovation/leadership, identifying two critical support mechanisms—the “empowerment support bridge” and “innovation incentive bridge.” Through mixed-methods diagnosis, it reveals stage-specific challenges: cognitive ambiguity, ability gaps, path dependence, and systemic constraints, rooted in insufficient support structures. The study advocates dual-strategy construction: early-stage value guidance and skill-building to overcome “unwilling/unable to change” barriers, and late-stage ecosystem cultivation and institutional reform to address “unmotivated/unable to innovate” stagnation. By integrating theoretical modeling with practical interventions, this framework offers a dynamic pathway for universities to systematically empower teaching staff during digital transformation, balancing individual development with organizational system evolution.

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AU  - Xiaotong Wang
AU  - Hanchang Wang
AU  - Xinyi Lv
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/31
TI  - Research on the Dilemma Diagnosis and Strategy Design of the Role Transformation of University Teachers under the Background of Educational Digital Transformation
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Educational Innovation and Multimedia Technology (EIMT 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 345
EP  - 353
SN  - 2667-128X
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-691-3_36
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