Streaming Video in the Classroom

Streaming Video

With the rise in home streaming services and the decrease in physical formats, such as VHS and DVDs, let's take a look at how we, as teachers, are able to continue to show quality content within the classroom. 

We've put together guidelines that enable you to still utilize streaming services, such as Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime but with the understanding that only specific content is covered. 

Like many districts around the country in the age of streaming, we have researched and found a public performance license through Swank Movie Licensing USA that enables us to play video within the classroom and other indoor large group events. 

The guidelines linked to every building library site walk you through a quick answer and a long answer as to why this public performance license is necessary, including the copyright law and license agreements made with single-home streaming services. It also offers you three simple steps on how to continue to stream: 

What Can You Stream?

We have multiple avenues to maintain the ability to stream:

1. Check Netflix’s Original Documentary List - Link
2. Check Swank Movie Licensing USA site for content covered under our subscription for you to show via any format (DVD, streaming subscriptions, etc.). Link
3. Utilize the various options below (linked on our district site) that provides excellent streaming content for the classroom.
• PBS LearningMedia, Discovery Education, BrainPOP, etc.

Being told that we can't do something because of copyright law and license user agreements isn't fun...so true! However, as you know, we have an obligation, as educators, to teach our students and each other that their creativity, published content, and products have value, just like the content we consume on a daily basis. 

One final and super important note!Our end-goal is to provide you with all of the tools you need to continue doing the amazing job you're already doing within the classroom. Streaming services are unblocked for staff and accessible in your classroom. 

If there is content that you want to show but is not listed under our movie licensing site or Netflix original documentary list, please let Kristin Dages or your building media specialist know. We will reach out to the publishers or filmmakers for written consent to show it in the classroom. We've done it before with success!

Link to Guidelines

Thanks for reading and for all you do in the classroom! 

As streaming services update, we'll continue to adapt and communicate any changes. 

WVIZ/PBS ideastream Updates - January & February 2019

 January & February 2019

Where: Hiram College

Explore the mindful use of technology and enjoy the outdoors!  
Graduate Credit Available!

Seeking proposals now! 
*Click on the image above for more information and to see last year's schedule of events. 

NPR's first-ever podcast challenge for students! 

Grades 5-12

Podcasts should be 3-12 minutes

Due by March 31st

*Click here or on the image above for more information, including a submission guide and rules.

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) HoursOhio-Approved Trainings for Early Childhood Education
Free workshops on self-regulation, positive behaviors, resilience, stem, and more!

*Click here or on the image above for training list and registration - most are on Saturdays (6 hrs each)

Teachers, grades 4-12, are invited to register as a pair to learn how to supplement instruction with design and coding.

Each pair of teachers will receive two 3D Pens with Filament, one Makey Makey Invention kit, one Arduino Starter Kit, one Getting Started with Arduino book, and two Worlds of Making books.

Thursday, March 14   | 8:30-11:30 a.m. |  The Idea Center

Cost:  $335/pair (grad credit available)

Register: http://www.ideastream.org/education/instructional-technology

Questions:   eric.siler@ideastream.org

Careers in Classical Music

There are many performing and non-performance jobs in the classical music industry. This hour-long program will feature performance professionals, educators, and business professionals who work in the field.  Students from the Cleveland Institute of Music will perform.

Co-Hosts:

Bill O’Connell Heather  Young Mandujano

Program Director Virtual Learning

WCLV, 104.9 Educational Coordinator

Thursday, February 21  | 1-2 p.m.

Bring students to the “live” performance at The Idea Center

OR

Stream: www.ideastream.org/distance

Register to stream:  Contact eric.siler@ideastream.org by 2/19

Sign up to attend with students:  eric.siler@ideastream.org by 2/15

Grade Level: 7-12

Applause Performance: Jarrelle Barton

Chinese zither musician, Jarrelle Barton will perform and answer questions while in Northeast Ohio celebrating the Chinese New year.

Monday, February 4 | 12:40 p.m.

Facebook Live Performance Event Link

Upcoming Courses for Graduate Credit or Contact Hours:

An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literary Instruction
3 credit hours (45 hours) | For educators serving K-8 | $300

Phonemic Awareness & Phonics: A Window Into Exemplary Instruction
3 credit hours (45 hours) |  K-3 | $300

Graphic Organizers for 21st Century Learning
2 credit hours (30hours) | K-12 | $225

Vocabulary as a Foundation for Learning
3 credit hours (45 hours) | PreK-3 |$300

Teaching Phonics & spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers
3 credit hours (45 hours) |  K-3 | $300
Teaching Reading in Content Areas
2 credit hours (30 hours) | 3-12 | $225
Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success
1 credit hour (15 hours) | PreK-K | $125
Differentiating Math for a Range of Learners
3 credit hours (45 hours) | K-2 |$300

Ashland University Graduate Credit = $170

Details: http://www.ideastream.org/education/pbs-teacherline

Time Span:  4 weeks | Begin 2/13

More information click here.

Click here for more information!

February is Black History Month

From the Black History Month Collection:

Click here to watch a video about the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. 

Other titles from the Collection include:

March on Washington

The Life of Poet Maya Angelou

Remembering Nelson Mandela

For additional resources and updates, you can visit WVIZ/PBS ideastream or reach out to Kristin Dages with questions!