Intellectual Property
District 219 Internet Safety Lesson
Description
This lesson is designed to increase student awareness of the concept that material found on the Internet is considered property, and addresses intellectual property issues inherent to Internet usage. The primary objective of this lesson is to equip students with knowledge that will enable them to make responsible choices regarding the use of intellectual property found on the Internet.
This lesson is comprised of two key elements:
1. The video delivered via District 219's Flash Video Server.
2. Optional discussions at the conclusion of each video facilitated by the instructor.
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this lesson enable students to:
• Identify key general attributes of the concept of property.
• Identify and understand critical attributes of intellectual property:
Lesson Procedures
Introductory discussion (optional)
Ask students to define what they know about property, and in turn, Intellectual property. Property is something that is owned. Intellectual property is media such as written work, music, picture, etc. which is accessible on the Internet. The potential ease of access often results in a lack of boundaries or clear understanding of it as property.
Key Vocabulary:
Intellectual Property, Copyright, Public Domain, Plagiarism
Play video: Intellectual Property Part 1
(http://d219tv.niles-hs.k12.il.us/2011/03/22/intellectual-property-part-1/)
Optional Video 1: Intellectual Property for Creators
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19KGsVoByzI)
Optional Video 2: Copyright User Education Rights
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tWhKeb-fUQ)
Optional Video 3: A Fair(y) Use Tale
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo&feature=PlayList&p=46F893CDA1B6C067&index=0&playnext=1)
Synopsis of Video
The video first addresses the concepts of property vs. intellectual property. Intellectual property is defined and described, as is the concept of copyright, which is designed to protect ownership of intellectual property. Plagiarism is then introduced and discussed. The video continues on to address various philosophies about intellectual property, ownership of this property and copyright.
Extended Discussion (optional)
Question 1: How can you avoid Plagiarism?
Answers:
• Quote and appropriately identify your source
• Cite references
• Give footnotes
• Have a reference page/bibliography
Question 2: Should intellectual property be owned by the person who created it? Should he or she be protected from copyright violation, or should it be shared freely?
Resources
The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education