Abstract: The Internet-depending society is now the vehicle of ideological and political work for students. The ideological and political work for students supported by the Internet can free itself from traditional ideological and political education. An analysis of the paradigm helps to clarify the theoretical basis and disciplinary support of the paradigm turn of researches on ideological and political education in the Internet era, and make it more targeted and time-efficient. The paradigm turn of researches on ideological and political education is taking place in the following aspects: the subject- subject turn of education relation, the education vehicle turn from block to sharing and the discourse turn from logic reflection to interpersonal care. The paradigm turn of researches on ideological and political education in the Internet era should be done under the guidance of the Marxist research paradigm, taking into consideration of the Internet subcultures, the practical need and interdisciplinary support.

Key words: ideological and political education for students in the Internet era, ideological and political education, Internet society, Marxist research paradigm, Internet subcultures