In the era of rapid development of network information technology, the computer has penetrated into every walk of life, basic computer teaching has become a compulsory course in higher vocational colleges. Since the cultivation of innovation ability is the core of talent cultivation in higher education, how to combination both of them is the focus of the current vocational computer teaching. Therefore, it is nessary to promote the cultivation of students' innovative ability through a variety of methods. Based on the analysis of innovation ability, this article summarizes the status quo, and puts forward the reform measures.