In the world full of information that is easily accessible, understanding copyright, fair use, and public domain is important. Use this resource to help understand what each term means and how you can avoid infringing on copyright and fair use laws while creating and sharing resources for and with your students.
Copyright vs. Fair Use
Understanding Copyright, Public Domain, and Fair Use
Watch this brief video that defines and explains what copyright, public domain, and fair use is.
Fair Use & Copyright when creating YouTube Videos.
Fair Use - Copyright
Watch this brief video on copyright versus fair use and what you should keep in mind to avoid infringement when creating videos, etc.
How to avoid copyright infringement.
Resources to use that belong to the public domain.
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.
Additional Resources
Can Teachers Read Books Out Loud Online?
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)
References
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