The document discusses the power of film, video, and television in the classroom. It notes that they can transmit a wide range of audiovisual materials, bring models of excellence and the real world into the classroom, make world events understandable, and provide unique perspectives. However, it also acknowledges limitations, such as encouraging passivity, small screen sizes, reducing creativity and imagination with excessive viewing, and exposing children to violence. The document concludes by outlining basic procedures for using TV as a classroom supplement, including preparing the classroom, pre-viewing activities, viewing, and post-viewing activities.