The option to create playlists was exclusive to NFB CAMPUS and designed to facilitate film-sharing with students. Previously, it was necessary for a teacher to add CAMPUS-exclusive films to a playlist in order to give their students access to these films. With the NFB Education model, there is no longer […]
How can libraries benefit from NFB Education?
Libraries with the requisite licence obtain public performance rights to NFB educational films. This licence also allows them to use nfb.ca educational resources for training or awareness-raising purposes. We invite you to contact us to learn more about the terms and conditions of this licence. To obtain access to our […]
Can educational institutions and other organizations obtain an NFB Education licence?
Yes. Additionally, organizations other than schools (government agencies, private companies and various other organizations) can also acquire an NFB Education licence, which permits the non-commercial use of content available on nfb.ca for educational, training, or awareness-raising purposes. For more information on the terms and conditions of the licence, or to […]
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If I’m a student, do I need an nfb.ca account to access NFB Education resources?
No, it’s not necessary to have an nfb.ca account to access most NFB Education resources. However, an nfb.ca account is required to access a Media School Digital Storytelling workshop class that a teacher has invited you to attend. Without an account, there would be no way to save your work […]
What technical requirements do I need to make the most of NFB resources in my classroom?
To make the most of NFB resources in the classroom, all you need is: We also recommend using a computer that has a wired Internet connection and the latest versions of your operating system and Internet browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, etc.). If you’re having […]
Do I need a licence to show nfb.ca films in a classroom?
Please note that, despite unlimited access to nfb.ca content, classroom use still requires a paid licence. To obtain a usage licence, or to find out if your school or institution has one, contact us.
How can I share NFB films with my students?
No NFB Education film requires privileged access. So it’s no longer necessary to create a thematic list to share films with your students. To share a film, you can simply send the URL of the film’s page to your students or click on the share buttons located below the video […]
If I’m a teacher, do I need an NFB.ca account to access NFB Education resources?
No, it’s not necessary to have an NFB.ca account to access NFB Education resources. However, you will need a licence. Check with your educational institution to see if it has a licence to use NFB Education in the classroom. An NFB.ca account is required to access the Digital Storytelling workshop […]
Why is NFB CAMPUS no longer available?
The exclusive NFB CAMPUS platform has been redesigned to offer Canadian educators easier access to the NFB’s educational resources. From now on, educational content will be accessible at all times and to all users nationwide. Some resources, such as Media School and MARC 21 records, still require an nfb.ca account, […]