Week 2: Readings

Overview

Much of this course will be spent learning about the ways in which you, as educators, can use copyrighted works without infringing copyright. But first, it is important to note that there are many works that may be freely used because they are not protected by copyright at all. This week, you will learn the types of works that are protected by copyright, when a work is protected by copyright and when it is not, as well as who owns the copyright in the work.

Reading and Resources

• What is copyright? https://smartcopying.edu.au/guidelines/copyright-basics/what-is-copyright/

• Who owns copyright? https://smartcopying.edu.au/guidelines/copyright-basics/who-owns-copyright/

• How long does copyright last? https://smartcopying.edu.au/guidelines/copyright-basics/how-long-does-copyright-last/

For more information:

PowerPoint presentations from the National Copyright Unit's recent seminar series for schools and TAFEs:

• Schools https://www.slideshare.net/nationalcopyrightunit/copyright-for-educators-schools-7-june-2023

• TAFE https://www.slideshare.net/nationalcopyrightunit/copyright-for-educators-tafe-24-may-2023