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The aim of this paper is to explore the role of animated videos in teaching at the graduate level. This study was conducted to answer two research questions: (a) how can animated videos be a helpful tool in the learning process for graduate students? (b) What are the challenges that may affect its use in graduate colleges? The data were collected from the Literacy and The Arts class, at the University of Arizona – College of Education, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies (TLS). Three different methods were used in conducting this research: class observation, survey, and faculty interview. The findings from the three resources have shown that using animated videos can help graduate students in the targeted classroom. The majority of the participating students reported that animated videos helped them to understand different topics of graduate courses and they recommended its use. 60% of the participants reported that the need for technology experience is the biggest challenge that may interfere with its applicability in graduate schools. (Published abstract)