The digitalization of education represents a pivotal development in China’s educational landscape, marking the path toward greater educational accessibility and fostering innovation. This shift brings forth new demands for high-level talent. Accordingly, the mode of talent cultivation must change to enhance students’ overall quality and ensure the sustainable development of higher education. This requires a focus on integrity and innovation, a commitment to educating individuals for the betterment of society and the nation, and an emphasis on holistic development. These strategies will enable educators to effectively address the new challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. Higher education institutions must accurately understand the changing competency requirements for talent in the digital age, objectively assess the evolution of teaching materials, aids, and methods from the analog to the digital era, promote a shift from teachercentered to studentcentered learning, and a transition from disciplinary boundaries to interdisciplinary integration. This will facilitate a transition from mere study to lifelong learning, fostering a society and country of learning and contributing to the advancement of education.