Teaching Copyright in the Age of Computers and Mashups | Edutopia - 9 views
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edutopia .org on 09 Sep 11Lessons help students understand what's at stake with copyright.
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Judy O'Connell on 14 Sep 11"I wish I could say that teaching students about copyright is easy, because in a world where digital tools are making creating and sharing content easier than ever, understanding copyright is incredibly important. But intellectual property law is exceedingly complex, making even a nominal introduction to the ideas surrounding copyright -- copyright law, fair use, the public domain -- a challenge. "