JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i12.13303ArticleThe Value Implications and Cultivation Pathways of Teacher Digital Literacy in the Digital Agehttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/12/10.26689/jcer.v9i12.13303ZouRongzhen20259122025-12-31As the integration of digital technology and education getting more deeply continually, education field faces new challenges in school teaching and learning in the digital age. Due to technological advancements, information technology is increasingly transforming our lives. It not only enriches classroom environments but also reshapes our ways of thinking. Under this circumstances, educational reform and innovation must keep pace with technological progress to make our classrooms more vibrant and diverse. To this end, we should leverage multiple approaches, such as AI-powered collaboration, data-driven precision, personalized guidance, and the integration of virtual environments, to drive classroom transformation and creativity. As technology advances, the major challenges currently faced include how to apply intelligent technologies across various disciplines, how to integrate them with traditional teaching models, and how to construct intelligent learning environments.

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