Copyright & Fair Use
METS
CI.2- Create a project using a variety of applications and formats.
DC.2- Discuss issues related to acceptable and responsible use of technology privacy, security, copyright, plagiarism, viruses, etc.
DC.5-Create media rich presentations on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources.
DC.6-Discuss the long term ratifications of participating in questionable online activities.
RI.1- Use a variety of digital resources to locate information.
Introduction
Have you ever taken something that didn't belong to you? Most honest people have not. Have you ever downloaded music, movies, or games without paying for them? Most honest people probably have. Did you know that when you download material from the Internet you may be infringing on someone's copyright? For this lesson you will be using the resources provided for you below to find out more about copyright and how the law may apply to you.
Instructions
Learning About Copyright & Fair Use
1. Download the Copyright & Fair Use worksheet at the bottom of this page and immediately save this document to your My Documents folder.
2. Watch the three videos below and read through the Copyright Basics & FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Copyright & Plagiarism and Cyberbee websites. Using the information that you learn from both the videos and the websites, answer the questions on the Copyright Questions document.
3. Print off the Copyright Questions document and hand it in.
Videos
· Copyright: What is it All About
Creative Commons
Creative Commons is an alternative to traditional copyright. Instead of the creator reserving "all rights" to their creation, they choose to let other people use their work. You still have to cite Creative Commons works, but you do not have to get the permission of the creator to use the work. Here's a comic to help explain the different types of Creative Commons licenses and what they mean for you.
Ready to find some Creative Commons pictures for your next assignment or your personal blog? Try these image banks:
Wylio: These pictures are ready to be embedded in a blog and they come already cited!
Looking for Creative Commons music clips: Try searching these sites:
Remember that there are different types of Creative Commons licenses, so make sure you are follow the rules of the Creative Commons license when you use someone elses's image or music clip.
If it says no derivatives, don't change it!
If it says non-commercial, don't sell it or use it to help you make money!
If it says share-alike, you have to license your work under the same Creative Commons license the image/music is under!
**It’s VERY important that you pay close attention to the videos and make sure you really read and understand the information on
the Copyright & Plagiarism, Copyright Kids and Cyberbee websites as you will be taking a Copyright & Fair Use Quiz after
you are done with the requirements for Step 1. This quiz will be summatively assessed (worth 70% of your grade).