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As educators during this crazy time, we want to reach our students in every way possible, and one of those ways might include reading them a book virtually. Also as educators, it is very important that we do that the right way, without infringing on copyright laws.
Like in the spring, many (but not all) children's book publishers are allowing the use of their copyrighted material for read-alouds. There are rules for how the materials can be used. THIS is a live document that details the publishers that are allowing permission. It contains a lot of information about use, but here are the basics:
Please choose a book to read from one of the publishers listed. It will be so much easier.
No matter how you share your read-aloud, at the beginning you must state the title, the author, and say "This book is read with permission from the publisher __________________."
If you share your read-aloud live (viewed real-time on a social media platform like Facebook or on Zoom), you're good. That is considered a "public performance" and has slightly different rules. Do not record your live read-aloud.
If you post a filmed read-aloud, publishers have requested that you post it on a closed LMS or school website. If you must post it on YouTube, it has to be marked "unlisted." Any posted read-aloud MUST be taken down by whatever date the publisher has specified (that varies -- see document).
If you have questions or are not sure if a book you would like to read is from a publisher that has given read-aloud permission, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask me!
Another link to the Permissions document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LE_C6N0eV3GpGLJzGYWtThbWi_UKvP2utnUnyoNmgf8/edit?usp=sharing
general information about copyright
general information about copyright
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit is not okay. It is also a violation of copyright laws. That doesn't mean you can never borrow from others, though. You just have to follow some rules in order to do it appropriately. Since those rules can get pretty confusing, the NHCS Department of Digital Teaching and Learning has put together a great video to help teachers with the basics!
Fair Use.mp4how does fair use work with read-alouds?
how does fair use work with read-alouds?
Read-alouds fall into a gray area in terms of Copyright & Fair Use guidelines. No matter how it is presented to students, a read-aloud is probably going to violate at least one of the four factors of Fair Use. That's okay, though. Publishers give us some wiggle room because we are educators. This video briefly covers the four factors and what it means for read-alouds.
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