Digital transformation of educational management of art major in vocational colleges in Guangdong Province

Abstract

The objectives were to study the digital transformation of educational management and to propose guidelines for implementing digital transformation of educational management of Art Major in Vocational Colleges in Guangdong Province by employing a mixed-method research design. Using Krejcie and Morgan’s table and simple random sampling, a sample of 317 teachers out of 1,782 population was selected. In-depth interviews were conducted with 9 administrators and 27 students. Nine experts were purposively selected for the focus group discussion to validate the proposed guidelines. Data collection included a 5-point rating scale questionnaire, an in-depth interview and focus group, using descriptive statistics and content analysis to analyze data. The study revealed that 1) the digital transformation in the educational management of art major included three components: teacher, teaching, and student management; and 2) the guidelines for implementing digital transformation for teacher management, are to reducing administrative centralization and authority as a guiding principle, with goals including the development of digital tools and infrastructure, the establishment of a multifunctional digital platform, and the promotion of data-informed decision-making in educational management. Regarding teaching management, enhancing teaching practices and acknowledging the strategic importance of digital transformation, with the development of blended teaching models and improved incentive and professional development mechanisms. In student management, improving the learning experience and outcomes was identified as a core value, with fairness, transparency, and the development of a personalized talent cultivation system recognized as key goals.