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What is Learner Identity

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Enhancing Learning Design for Innovative Teaching in Higher Education
“How [the] individual feels about himself/herself as a learner and the extent to which he/she describes himself/herself as a ‘learner’. This may be affected by a number of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, such as personal motivation, a sense of belonging, support and encouragement from others and previous experiences of education” (Lawson, 2013, para. 14).
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The Impact of Technology Innovation on the Undergraduate Learner: A Critical Perspective
Victoria Palahicky (University of Victoria, Canada)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 15
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2943-0.ch012
Abstract
Undergraduate learners, as they try to figure out who they are through the process of identity formation, are vulnerable to the damage social media can cause. Yet, social media continues to grow in popularity among users (ages 18-29) and affords the ability to create a more desirable self; sustain current social relationships; and connect with new individuals around the globe. On the other hand, social media use can significantly impact perceptions of “self.” This chapter presents a critical perspective of social media use and the impact it can have on undergraduate learners' mental health and wellbeing. It concludes with a call for innovative supports for the undergraduate learner to address these issues.
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