International Journal of Education

With the advent of the digital and intelligent era, the education sector is undergoing significant transformation. This paper reviews the development of digital education in China, and analyzes the role of digital and intelligent technologies in higher education reform, for example, knowledge expansion, teaching innovation, and management model transformation. The paper also explores the new developments of the STEAM education concept in this era, particularly in Business English major, emphasizing interdisciplinary integration and collaborative inquiry. By designing the STEAM task “Investigation of College Students Consumption Behavior and Suggestions on Rational Consumption”, the paper demonstrates how Business English can be integrated with science, technology, arts, and mathematics, highlighting the potential of STEAM projects to cultivate Business English talents with global perspectives and innovative capabilities.

Digital and intelligent education; Business English Majors; STEAM projects