In this 'thing' we will take a look at copyright. As a teacher, I have often found myself surrounded by various, and often very wrong, interpretations on how I can use digital media within my teaching practice.
This 'thing' will give you some resources that will help you better understand the real-deal when it comes to Copyright and Fair Use, and will certainly challenge things that you have been told about media useage in your teaching practice.
First - watch this video on Fair Use for Media Literacy Education:
This 'thing' will give you some resources that will help you better understand the real-deal when it comes to Copyright and Fair Use, and will certainly challenge things that you have been told about media useage in your teaching practice.
First - watch this video on Fair Use for Media Literacy Education:
Second - take a look at the The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education. (PDF). Once you have done a quick overview, look at PAGE 15. Make note of the common myths regarding copyrighted work.
Third - visit http://www.teachingcopyright.org/. Take a look at the page on Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Use - http://www.teachingcopyright.org/handout/fair-use-faq
Task - Now that you have taken a look a the three resources, think about what you have been told and have heard about copyright and fair use in your organization. Create a blog post to answer these questions:
- What have you been told that you may have just discovered is incorrect?
- What things had you believed about copyright that have now been challenged?
- What new things do you think you will incorporate into your teaching practice now that you know the reality versus some myths?
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