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These policies can lead students into trou- ble. A football player at Lehigh University was suspended after he used racist words in a tweet. Numerous similar stories can be found in recent years. Other athletes got in trouble for posting pictures of themselves drinking or in places where they should not be. However, the monitoring and punishment of what some might label free speech has raised concerns among some people. The is- sue of just how much right a school or a team has to control what a person posts or says is still being debated. As with everything in social media, it is very much a moving target, but one that will be part of the sports world for the future. TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS 1. What is the biggest reason that video instant replay can now be used in many sports? 2. Give three ways that teams are using video to help their athletes and coaches. 3. Schools monitor athlete’s social media. Do you think that is right or wrong?

RESEARCH PROJECTS What’s your favorite sport? Find some ways that your favorite sport could add even more tech. Think big; your idea could be groundbreaking!

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