The SWANK K-12 Video Streaming platform has an incredible library system for finding just the right movie for the content being taught. I particularly liked the ability for teachers to assign a URL link for students to view the movie or sections of the movie at home for homework.”
– Tech & Learning Judge
Looking for a one-stop shop to find thousands of popular movies without worrying about copyright issues and managing DVD equipment or blocked personal streaming accounts? The award-winning platform, Swank K-12 Streaming, solves these challenges for schools.
The Swank K-12 Streaming platform revolutionizes educational film integration, empowering educators to incorporate movies safely and seamlessly into their curriculum. The easy-to-use streaming platform offers a curated selection of films, plus the ability for teachers to request additional titles from the library of more than 40,000 movies and documentaries. With the platform, schools can eliminate the hassle of DVD equipment and personal streaming sites – ensuring compliance while simplifying processes school-wide.
While teachers can browse and request any titles they desire, those requests are reviewed by administrators before being made available to students. This governance model ensures only age-appropriate, properly licensed material reaches its intended audience within a secure, closed-loop environment. The platform offers a unique blend of autonomy for educators with a high-level of control and insights for admins.
“One of the biggest benefits to feature films for a K-12 school is the content that it delivers to the classroom…There are many titles in the curated collection. I have had teachers in our health class, English class, foreign languages classes all accessing those titles.” says Christie Sylvester, head librarian, Prospect High School.
More Than Just Movies
In addition to the platform, Swank has garnered praise for providing free curriculum support for educators, including relevant suggestions for titles, themes and classroom activities. These resources maximize the platform’s potential as well as the educational value of movies.
Customers note the peace of mind they receive knowing their school is using the right tool in the right way. Admin can see how movies are being used in the curriculum, teachers can request a title and bring it into the classroom in less than a day, and tech administrators know they’re giving teachers a verified resource that’s trusted and versatile.
“The SWANK K-12 Video Streaming platform takes the guesswork out of determining whether or not you need a license to play copyrighted material,” said one of Tech & Learning’s judges while recognizing it with a “Best of Show” award at ISTELive 2024. “This platform not only gives schools access to thousands of Hollywood movies and videos for use in the classroom, it also has an incredible library system for finding just the right movie for the content being taught. I particularly liked the ability for teachers to assign a URL link for students to view the movie or sections of the movie at home for homework.”
Swank K-12 Streaming’s platform balances top-down policies with bottom-up accessibility – providing the perfect governance model for responsible technology adoption that elevates learning experiences.
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