Entertainment Media Common Sense Media is a non-profit group in the United States that studies children’s use of media and technology.The group has done a survey about the effects of students’ use of entertainment media. Entertainment media was defined as the TV shows,music ,video games that students use for fun.Many teachers said they believe media use has hurt academic performance. The survey involved 685 teachers around the country,71% of the teachers said they believe entertainment media has reduced student’s ability to pay attention in class.And most 60% said it has hurt their writing skills.Many also thought it encourages anti-social behavior. But not all effects of media use were seen as bad.Almost two thirds of teachers said it also helps the students find information quickly and efficiently.