Videos (based in physical forms, like DVDs, VHS, Blu-Ray, etc.) are safe to use in the face-fo-face classroom as long as:
1. You procured them legally (i.e., are not a copy or something recorded from television).
2. Meet the District's criteria for your content area and age level. Check with your department leader/supervisor for details on ratings, etc.
3. Have an educational purpose.
Can you show content in the classroom from your personal streaming services? Short answer: NO.
It's true - sometimes the original is still the best! Currently, Netflix is the ONLY streaming service that provides limited permissions for in-class showings of material. Click on the slide to learn the details! NOTE: Netflix does NOT permit in-class viewing of ALL CONTENT. Please read the fine print on the linked page.
Streaming services other than NETFLIX have not made provisions for educational screenings of their content. While classroom use would be non-commercial, it would not be considered personal/private use. Streaming ANY OTHER SERVICE'S content in a classroom setting would be a direct violation of licensing terms. DON'T. DO. IT.
Full-length shows and movies are sometimes found on YouTube. These videos are considered pirated, unless they are posted from the production company itself. Unless you can verify the video comes from the original source, DON'T USE IN THE CLASSROOM.
Here's an example. Say you wanted to show something from The Great British Bake Off. There are a TON of YouTube videos available, including what looks like some full-length episodes. Unfortunately, it's hard to trust the validity of any YouTuber BESIDES The GBBO itself. In this instance, we recommend that you seek clips (and if you're lucky, episodes) from the "Verified" GBBO channel itself:
