Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to educators requests for quality educational content, Netflix is making several of its documentaries free on the Netflix US YouTube channel, including some critically acclaimed titles. Included in the new free content is 'Babies,' 'Explained,' 'Our Planet,' and 'Chasing Coral,' — to name a few.
In addition to ensuring these documentaries are free for both students and teachers to access, the brand also made educational resources freely available that go correspond with each film or series. Theses resource features thought-provoking questions that are appropriate for both at-home and virtual learning. The streaming service also announced the release of additional content, such as Q&A with the creators behind these projects.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Free Educational Content
- Opportunity to provide free educational content on streaming platforms to support at-home and virtual learning.
- Collaboration with Educators
- Opportunity for streaming platforms to collaborate with educators to develop educational resources that complement the content.
- Curated Learning Experiences
- Opportunity to curate specific documentaries and educational content to create comprehensive learning experiences for students and teachers.
Sectors Adopting This
- Streaming Services
- Streaming services can capitalize on the demand for educational content by providing free access and collaborating with educators to enhance the learning experience.
- Education Technology
- Education technology companies can develop innovative platforms that integrate free educational content with interactive learning tools to support at-home and virtual learning.
- Media Production
- Media production companies have the opportunity to create educational documentaries and work with streaming services to distribute them, tapping into the growing demand for educational content.
