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A guide to support your understanding of copyright laws and regulations.
Browse through the site to turn from a novice to well-informed learner about the importance and necessity of giving credit where credit is due & why this matters!
So, what exactly does copyright mean?
So, what exactly does copyright mean?
➡️ Copyright law protects those who have created art, music, writing, really anything, from being completely copied, shared, and sold without the permission of the creator. There are certain guidelines that users must follow in order to be ethical digital citizens. It's important to note that not all materials require the user to get permission - it really depends! Keep scrolling to dive into more on this 😁.
a simple breakdown of copyright materials
a simple breakdown of copyright materials
Copyright: "Legal protection" of one's work. The info is owned by the person who created it!
Public Domain: Content that is free for all to use. If content is 95+ years old, then it is fair game! You may also ask the creator for permission to use their work.
Fair Use: Specific conditions that allow us to use content particularly for educational purposes.
Because in the education field we utilize content that falls under fair use (for the most part), it's important that we dive into it a bit more!
There are 4 fair use factors that allow us to use copyright works fairly and properly.
1. Purpose of use
2. Nature of work
3. Amount used
4. Effect of use on the potential market
When figuring out if something is of fair use, ask yourself the following questions about each factor:
1. Are you using the material for your class? For educational purposes?
2. What is the nature of the work? Is it nonfiction or fiction?
3. What amount of the work are you using? Are you copying all of the content? A piece of it?
4. Is the effect of your use going to provide you with monetary gain?
Check out the quiz to test your knowledge of copyright infringement and fair use! ➡️
This is a great flowchart to use if you're wondering whether you can use an image, or honestly any other materials for educational purposes.
Educators, if you want to further evaluate if the content you're using in your classroom falls under fair use, check this site out ➡️
Here are some sights that don't infringe Copyright/give more info:
Educators: This page allows you to ask a lawyer specific questions pertaining to copyright content use in your classroom. There are also many questions listed that have been answered already!
Educator Resource 1:
A lesson for students about the factors of fair use!
Educator Resource 2:
A lesson for students about our role in understanding copyright!
Educator Resource 3:
An independent lesson on the sharing of copyrighted materials!
For more info or assistance around copyright content, contact me!
Ms. Saini, Gerard Campus Librarian
tsaini@schools.nyc.gov
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