Watch this brief video that defines and explains what copyright, public domain, and fair use is.
Watch this brief video on copyright versus fair use and what you should keep in mind to avoid infringement when creating videos, etc.
Use this resource to access and create posters, infographics, etc.
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Use these websites to access photos that belong to the public domain.
Use this website for free read alouds of various children's books.
Use this website to find common core free work sheets in multiple subjects that can be duplicated and distributed.
Article takeaways:
Yes, you can read out loud.
BUT only on your school's LMS (aka: Canvas for us)
YouTube ONLY if your school doesn't have a LMS (we DO so don't record a read aloud and publish it on YouTube)
GCLearnFree.org. (2018, Sept. 17). Understanding copyright, public domain, and fair use [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=XzzkSZ0Jrko
Ishmael, K., Jacob, M., & Jaszi, P. (2020, Mar. 30). Can teachers read books out loud online? Actually, yes. EdSurge News. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-03-30-can-teachers-read-books-out-loud-online-actually-yes
YouTube Creators. (2019, Oct. 8). Fair use: Copyright on YouTube [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PvjRIkwIl8