Opportunities, Dilemmas and Alleviation Paths for the Development of Rural Teachers under the Educational Digital Transformation

In the context of the continuous advancement of educational digitization, the education system is witnessing a wave of comprehensive digital reform and innovation. As far as the development of rural education is concerned, empowering teachers' development with digital technology is not only a historical opportunity that cannot be missed but also a challenging issue of the era. How to rely on digital technology to promote the professional growth of rural teachers and explore effective paths for teachers' professional development that are in line with the actual situation in rural areas has become a core problem that urgently needs to be solved in the revitalization of rural education. This study deeply analyzes the practical dilemmas faced by the development of rural teachers, fully grasps the development opportunities brought about by digital transformation, and explores effective paths for the professional development of rural teachers in the context of educational digital transformation from four dimensions: the balanced allocation of digital resources, the implementation of actions to enhance digital literacy, the coordinated guarantee by multiple entities, and the effective implementation of digital policies. It injects new vitality into the professional development of rural teachers and provides strong support for the realization of the goal of rural revitalization.