Copyright means that a work (this can count as a written work, music, shows and movies, digital media, recipes, etc) cannot be used with the permission of the copyright owner, which may or may not be the creator.
This short video gives the basics on copyright.
Sometimes it is okay to use a piece of work without permission (still cite though). This is called Fair Use.
This video is specifcally for teachers in using work in the classroom.
WEBSITES FOR FURTHER RESEARCHING:
https://www.teachingcopyright.org/handout/copyright-faq.html
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/teaching-kids-about-copyright-piracy This one is designed for parents and includes tips on how parents can help their kids understand copyright and piracy.
Bibliography:
Sometimes, there is what is called Fair Use. This short article gives a quick explanation of what could be considered Fair Use.
Hulick, K. (2014, September). Funny photos were meant to be shared ... right? Odyssey, 23(7), 47. Retrieved from https://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A390870271/MSIC?u=onlinelibrary&sid=MSIC&xid=90aa0793
Many students play Fortnite, and many of those students are familiar with those dance moves. Did you know there is a court case debating on whether or not those dance moves are copyrighted. Read the article to learn more about the copyright problem with these dance moves.
Can You Own Dance Moves? Performers aren't happy that the makers of Fortnite are using popular dances. (2019, April 8). Scholastic News/Weekly Reader Edition 4, 81(19), 6+. Retrieved from https://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A581621790/MSIC?u=onlinelibrary&sid=MSIC&xid=c29d89f4
A lot of students are wanting to post videos to YouTube, but be careful, because if you do, you may be guilty of copyright infringment (breaking copyright law).
YouTube Controversies. (2019). In Gale Student Resources in Context. Detroit, MI: Gale. Retrieved from https://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/GFKFPZ428384344/MSIC?u=onlinelibrary&sid=MSIC&xid=2842ddec
This next article is specifically for the teachers. Sometimes the question comes up on what is considered Fair Use in the classroom. Hopefully this article can clear that up.
Copyright 101 for educators. (2008, December). School Library Journal, 54(12), 14. Retrieved from https://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A191349080/MSIC?u=onlinelibrary&sid=MSIC&xid=f3716917
This one is also for teachers, but students can read it too. It may give students some insight why teachers choose certain videos and have assignments attached to it.
Minkel, W. (2002, September). When is fair use fair? When it comes to education and copyright, know your limits. (Chat Room). School Library Journal, 48(9), 33. Retrieved from https://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A92041240/MSIC?u=onlinelibrary&sid=MSIC&xid=c86ff59e