If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the impact of a high-quality, well-chosen video. Fortunately, Leeward CC has access to a wide variety of streaming video content.
The table below summarizes our various streaming platforms. Click on the platform title to access the resource. Off-campus users may be prompted to sign in with their UH Login.
| Platform | Model | Content | Titles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Video Online (AVON) | Subscription | Documentaries, tutorials, performances, and more. | 79,240 | Includes hosted content and Ethnographic Video Online titles. |
| Docuseek | Subscription | Documentaries on social and environmental issues. | 2,182 | Primarily exclusive content from independent filmmakers. |
| Ethnographic Video Online | Perpetual | Films by and for indigenous people and communities. | 653 | Content is also included in Academic Video Online (AVON). |
| Feature Films for Education | Subscription | Feature films from 20th Century Fox and related labels. | 693 | These titles are generally not available on other platforms. |
| Films on Demand | Licensed selectively | Documentaries and other educational films. | 8 | Titles licensed upon faculty request. |
| Kanopy | Pay-per-view and licensed selectively | Feature films, documentaries, foreign films, classics, and more. | 28,089 | Library pays a small fee per view; heavily used titles are licensed. |
| Swank Digital Campus | Licensed selectively | Feature films from Disney, Warner Bros., Sony, and other major studios. | 23 | Titles licensed upon faculty request. |
Streaming Video DOs and DON'Ts
No matter which platform you use, please keep in mind these general DOs and DON'Ts:
DO 🙂
- Show films during in-person classes.
- Share direct links with your students so they may view films on their own.
- View as many films as you like, as often as you like!
DON'T 🙁
- Show films outside of class for events (free or paid) without first consulting the library.
- Stream films over Zoom or other video conferencing services.
- Share films with persons not affiliated with Leeward CC.
In the coming weeks, we'll give you an overview of each of our major streaming video platforms--their content, how to access them, and the most popular titles. Perhaps you'll discover that perfect video to enrich your coursework, augment your learning, or just enliven your weekend!
