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.
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 forum for teenagers dealing with innapropriate online behavior. Includes, videos, games, discussion forum, help lines, "callout cards" and general helpful information.
A whole set of Curriculum Materials for teaching and understanding copyright and fair use. The materials include lesson plans, songs, case studies, and videos.
To promote the digital literacy executive order that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger enacted last year, the state's Office of Information Technology has released a series of YouTube videos featuring California's technology leaders answering questions about the importance and impact of residents being digitally literate.
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.
By correctly citing other people's works and ideas, a student has also agreed to engage in the kind of scholarly communication that is part of academic life. Citing another person's words is a way of giving credit to that person, and of acknowledging the importance of that person's work to one's own ideas. After all, you wouldn't want someone quoting your words or using your ideas without giving you credit, would you?
(Grades 6-8)
This interactive narrated tutorial teaches students about the benefits and drawbacks of sharing information online. Students give their opinion about what the characters in the story should do about their privacy dilemmas, from posting photos to buying music online, and they receive feedback on their responses as the story unfolds.
Designed for ages 8-10,the purpose of this game is to teach kids how to spot online marketing strategies, protect their personal information and avoid online predators.