What is Copyright?
Copyright compliance can be a confusing topic, but to protect ourselves and our school, it is critical that we follow all copyright law.
What is Fair Use?
Fair Use allows copyrighted material to be used for educational purposes under certain conditions.
Fair Use covers many school uses of copyright material, but it does not cover everything.
Fair use can be tricky! If you aren’t sure if something you are using qualifies as Fair Use, please talk to our principal or the school librarian for guidance.
You can read more about Fair Use here:
Common Uses of Copyrighted Materials in Schools
Copying one article from a magazine or book for students to use
Copying any work that is currently in the public domain
Showing a movie clip as part of a curriculum-related lesson
Reading a picture book aloud to your class
Using public domain images or images you purchased and have permission to post on your blog or website.
Copying an entire magazine or book for students to use (this includes textbooks)
Posting work that is not currently in the public domain on a website
Showing a movie for entertainment purposes, such as a class reward or PTA Movie Night (license is required)
Reading a picture book aloud and posting your reading to YouTube or other online video sharing site
Using most images found through online searches on a webpage, blog, or any other online site.