For Teachers

Swank Streaming Video
Video library. Assign students to watch films, or watch them in your class. Instructions and login info is available on the Blackboard Faculty Info page -->Online Resources-->HS Library Resources-->Swank Streaming Video

TEACHFLIX features curated lists of classroom-ready videos suggested by teachers, for teachers. Includes 360-degree VR videos!

FREE with your LA Public Library card number! Kanopy provides access to one of the most unique collections of films in the world – including award-winning documentaries, training films, theatrical releases, educational films – on every topic imaginable. Also includes lesson plans.

Amazing collection of resources for reading & literature.

Flexible, online professional development.

Teacher resources & professional development across the curriculum.

Screencast-O-Matic (screencasting) tutorial.

NoRedInk simplifies the process of building strong writers and critical thinkers. Our free online writing curriculum facilitates effective instruction by helping teachers engage students through modeling, scaffolding, practice, and feedback.

KOCE and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more just for California teachers like you.

Incredible site for using tech resources in the classroom! EdTech resources, reviews, lesson plans created by teachers, for teachers.

Copyright/Fair Use Resources

Creative Commons

ISTE's Four Resources to Help Students and Teachers Understand Copyright Law

Stanford University's Copyright and Fair Use resources

Measuring Fair Use: The Four Factors

Center for Media and Social Impact Fair Use resources - Particularly good for film, visual arts, and journalism. Wonderful resources for teaching about copyright/fair use, including complete syllabi, lectures, exercises, scenarios, videos, and more.

Society for Cinema and Media Studies - Scroll down to "Positions and Policies"

PBS and KQED's Copyright and Fair Use videos & resources

Media Education Lab - lesson plans for HS and college students, case study videos, activities, more.