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A more practical approach to using film in today’s classrooms
In this on-demand webinar, Future Ready Librarians leader Shannon McClintock Miller joins Swank to share how schools are using film more intentionally – supporting instruction, engaging students, and solving everyday challenges around access, time and resources. When you watch, you’ll learn:
- Practical ways to use film to reinforce key concepts and spark classroom discussion
- Real examples of how librarians support teachers with curated, ready-to-use content
- Strategies for finding relevant, curriculum-aligned video faster
- Ideas to keep students engaged – even when attention is low
- How to identify funding sources and justify new resources across departments
- Tips for making the most of existing budgets to support school-wide impact
“When we can use media in a meaningful way, it opens up real opportunity to engage students.”
– Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Librarians
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