Using Social Media to Foster Engagement and Connection in Sport Psychology Classrooms

Abstract

Abstract Sport and exercise psychology (SEP) educators are tasked with fostering innovation in the classroom. Given the current generation of students’ heightened attraction to technology along with an increase in social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social media may be useful in the classroom. The purpose of this article is to explain the process of implementing social media as a tool to foster engagement and connection in two sections of an online SEP university course. Feedback from students indicated using social media for assignments fostered a connected learning environment and provided a refreshing way to engage with peers. Lessons learned are provided for instructors considering using social media.