erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v7i12.13532ArticleResearch on the Practice of Virtual Digital Humans Empowering the Digital-Intelligent Transformation of Higher Vocational Educationhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/7/12/10.26689/erd.v7i12.13532PengXingfang20257122025-12-31With the in-depth integration of digital technology and modern vocational education, virtual digital humans have become an important factor driving the digital-intelligent transformation of vocational education in the new era. Based on this research background, this paper deeply analyzes the connotation and characteristics of virtual digital human technology, expounds its application value in modern higher vocational education, and then puts forward practical strategies and scientific measures for virtual digital humans to empower the digital-intelligent transformation of higher vocational education from four dimensions: teaching scenario reconstruction, training mode innovation, evaluation system reshaping, and school-enterprise collaboration mechanism. It aims to provide assistance and support for breaking through educational reform dilemmas in aspects such as the teaching ecosystem, educational resources, evaluation systems, and talent supply and demand.

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