Films On Demand is a state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easier than ever to incorporate outstanding educational programs from Films Media Group into your content management systems, online lesson plans, distance learning courseware, or electronic card catalog system. Most titles are available for individual lease or purchase, or you can buy access to large curriculum-focused collections on a subscription basis.
The ability to view digital video in real time provides instant access to your entire video collection from any computer with a high-speed Internet connection. There’s no need to track down borrowed or misplaced VHS tapes or DVDs. And the Films On Demand interface provides access to enhanced functionality that allows you to take complete control of your video content and your students’ viewing experience. You can use Films On Demand to search for specific video segments, organize videos into folders, and create personal playlists for others to view. You can also integrate videos directly into online card catalog systems and distance learning courseware. And by using Films On Demand, you will have access to usage reports that provide you with valuable information about which videos are being watched and how often.
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OCCDLA submitted a proposal for funding for a consortial license for Films on Demand. This proposal was approved and the statewide subscription began November 1, 2015. The statewide consortial license for the 2015-17 biennium includes funding of the Master Academic Collection (MAC) and CTE Collection (CTEC) from Films on Demand. The license would cover both the eight colleges that have existing contracts with Films on Demand and the nine colleges that would be new subscribers.
Start Date: November 1, 2015
End Date: June 30, 2017
Colleges included in the consortium: All
Collections included: Master Academic Collection and CTE Collection
Statewide, consortial licensing of streaming media collection(s) allows all of the community colleges in Oregon to have access to rich content that is informative and engaging to students, and appropriate as primary or supplemetary course material. It is a collaborative partnership with members from both OCCDLA and librarians from OCCLA.
If your institution has an existing contract with Films on Demand that overlaps with the OCCDLA license period, you may be eligible for a refund or credit. Please contact Sarah Hicks-Fort (contact info below) for information on how to receive the refund or credit.
Sarah Hicks-Fort
Account Executive – Academic Division
e: shicks@infobaselearning.com
p: 800.322.8755 x4273
f: 646.349.9687
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