What you should know about streaming services in the classroom
Whether you're hunting for a documentary to finish a science module or looking for a fun flick to wrap up the week, streaming services today offer an endless amount of content, both educational and entertaining.
It may not be something that we give much thought to in our day to day life, but when you subscribe to a streaming service like Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, or many others, you're also agreeing to certain terms of service that may limit where their content may be viewed, and who it may be viewed with.
Before using any of these services in the classroom, you should ensure that showing content to your students using your personal subscription doesn't break any of the terms that you agreed to when subscribing to the platform.
We're certainly not legal experts, so all we can really say is to "read the Terms of Service," as they determine what's allowed and what's not. If you and/or your administration need more information, the University of Victory has a well-written article for their staff that you can find right here. It's a great starting point to see how another educational organization addresses media in the classroom. If you want even more information, a legal professional would be a great next step.
For your convenience, we've linked the Terms of Service for some of Canada's most popular streaming providers below: