TITLE:
Advancing Smart Education: Role Analysis of Digital Textbooks and Exploration of Classroom Construction Pathways
AUTHORS:
Honglei Chen, Yu Liu, Fangong Kong, Weikun Jiang, Guijuan Wei, Huimei Wang, Lupeng Shao, Jia Zeng, Xin Zhao
KEYWORDS:
Digital Textbooks, Digital Classrooms, Smart Education, Personalized Learning, Instructional
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.16 No.12,
December
24,
2025
ABSTRACT: With the deep integration of information technology and education, digital textbooks and digital classrooms have become core drivers in promoting a paradigm shift in teaching. This paper aims to thoroughly analyze the core role of digital textbooks in content presentation, instructional support, and evaluation feedback, moving beyond their superficial perception as mere “digitized versions of printed textbooks.” On this basis, the study proposes a student-centered, data-driven model for constructing digital classrooms. This model encompasses four key dimensions: the resource layer, activity layer, data layer, and community layer. Furthermore, the paper explores the main challenges encountered during the construction process and corresponding strategies, aiming to provide educators with theoretical references and a practical framework for systematically advancing the digital transformation of classroom teaching.