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7 Challenges of Media in the Classroom
May 05, 2026
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Swank Motion Pictures
These are exciting times!
We’re living in a digital world, with media making up an integral part of the landscape. For today’s students, and particularly children K-12, this media presence has become part of their language — they have a natural understanding of it. Knowing this, schools and teachers have adapted to incorporating screen-based technology in the classroom. However, this approach can become overly complicated, confusing, and even illegal. There is a powerful tool for teachers that can solve these issues, still get their students’ attention, and make a connection.
With the guide to overcoming the 7 Challenges of Media in the Classroom, you will learn about this tool, as well as how to:
- Simplify Classroom Tech
- Engage Students
- Empower Educators
- Satisfy Administration
BY THE NUMBERS
89% of educators believe multimedia, including film, enhances student engagement and supports varied learning styles. (Source: EdTech Magazine, 2024)
At the same time, todays’ students retain only 10% of spoken information after three days. (Source: ResearchGate, 2024)
There is a way to tap into media, while empowering teachers to make an impactful connection, generate interest, inspire empathy, and increase retention to 65%!
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