SWANK (High Schools)

To access the database, click the SWANK icon on Class Link. Here are the guidelines and directions for use. A couple of highlights:

· The database is a curated collection of films based on teacher requests and curriculum connections. Teachers can request additional films through the database

· Teachers share links to individual movies as appropriate, but students do not have access to the whole database. The database is for teachers only.

· When you share a movie through Google Classroom, students will have access to the entire movie. You will not have the ability to send clips. Always preview the entire film before sharing with students.

· Like the library DVD collection, the database contains G, PG, PG-13, and R rated content for instructional use. Always communicate with parents prior to sharing out R rated content. Work with families to offer an alternative if they are uncomfortable with R rated content.


If students are experiencing difficulty accessing the film, these suggestions have helped:

  • being in chrome

  • clearing the cache

  • confirming that students are only logged into their school .net accounts

  • updating the chrome operating system (if they are on a chromebook) or chrome browser (if on another computer)