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Identity Awareness

Identity Awareness

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Author(s): O.F. Adebowale (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 15
Source title: Transformative Learning and Online Education: Aesthetics, Dimensions and Concepts
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): T. Volkan Yuzer (Anadolu University, Turkey)and Gulsun Kurubacak (Anadolu University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-985-9.ch020

Keywords: Applied E-Learning / Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference

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Abstract

To ensure an effective transformative learning, the concept of self and personal identity is a germane concept that needs the attention of researchers and other stakeholders. This chapter gives a clear expose of the concept of self or personal identity, it representation in an online interaction (online identity), how people manage their online identities as well as challenges to online identity management. The chapter concludes by discussing the implication of identity awareness to transformative learning.

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