Microbogging is defined as “blogging done with severe space or size constraints typically by posting frequent brief messages about personal activities.” With a constant demand for advancements in technology and increasing student popularity, microblogging in athletics and education plays a significant role. The majority of my students and athletes have social media pages such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. As a result, I feel microblogging serves a meaningful purpose as an effective means of communication. It is truly an amazing tool that not only facilitates discussion, but also spreads news to numerous people with the click of a button. For example, I can send my entire team a group message on important information. I can provide fans with game updates, final scores, statistics, and relevant team news. My players can share, re-tweet, or like specific messages and promote athletic events on their own. This creates a sense of belonging and can improve team chemistry and encourages a positive attitude towards competing.
Physical Education teachers are advocates for living a physically active and healthy lifestyle. With my personal experience inside and out of the classroom, I understand that students appreciate and value social media. Microblogging is a great way to establish and build relationships with student-athletes and surrounding communities. As an educator, it is my job and goal to communicate relevant and credible information to my students. The hope is that they can take this new knowledge and apply it on their own beneficial terms. If physical educators can influence students to make better decisions regarding a healthy and active lifestyle by linking websites together, I’m all for it.
Physical Education teachers are advocates for living a physically active and healthy lifestyle. With my personal experience inside and out of the classroom, I understand that students appreciate and value social media. Microblogging is a great way to establish and build relationships with student-athletes and surrounding communities. As an educator, it is my job and goal to communicate relevant and credible information to my students. The hope is that they can take this new knowledge and apply it on their own beneficial terms. If physical educators can influence students to make better decisions regarding a healthy and active lifestyle by linking websites together, I’m all for it.