Here your students will watch a short video/comic that explains copyright. Next, students can explore how copyright came to be by looking at the milestone files on record. Reading the Fine Print helps students answer questions such as: "Do I have to register a copyright to secure protection?"; "If it's on the Internet can I use it?"; and "Is it okay to use up to 5% of someone else's work?". Finally, students can learn what steps they need to take to secure a copyright for their work.
These new services are designed to educate YouTube users about what is and is not a copyright violation. According to their announcement, users who have a video flagged for copyright violations will be required to attend Copyright School before being able to upload more content.
"Blogger's Guide to Creative Commons: In Pictures" #copyright #etmooc http://t.co/NjzHRwq0" answers copyright questions in easy to read/understand infographics
Section 108 of the U.S. copyright code allows libraries and archives, under certain circumstances, to make reproductions of copyrighted materials without permission of the copyright holder. This simple tool will help you determine whether or not a particular reproduction is covered by this exemption.
Creative Commons is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 2001, that
promotes the creative re-use of intellectual and artistic works, whether
owned or in the public domain. Through its free copyright licenses, Creative
Commons offers authors, artists, scientists, and educators the choice of a
flexible range of protections and freedoms that build upon the "all rights
reserved" concept of traditional copyright to enable a voluntary "some
rights reserved" approach.
Various resources compile by Dr. Alec Couros. Here are a few as they relate to Digital Citizenship:
Copyright and Fair Use
Cyberbullying
Dark Side of the Internet
Digital Citizenship"
A public domain work is a creative work that is not protected by copyright and
which may be freely used by everyone. This chart helps to explain when works enter this domain.
With a license from Movie Licensing USA you can show movies legally for non-teaching activities such as Family Movie Nights, Before- or After-School programs, Student Rewards, Holiday Events and more.
A Public Performance Site License saves you time and money - since you don't have to contact each studio directly. In addition to your personal comfort and reputation, this license provides protection from the hazards of non-compliance with U.S. Copyright Law.
A whole set of Curriculum Materials for teaching and understanding copyright and fair use. The materials include lesson plans, songs, case studies, and videos.
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