As individuals, we use the Internet and things we find like pictures and videos without thinking twice before we post them to Facebook or other forms of social media. Technology is a part of our everyday lives, some more than others. Using technology in our classroom is a great way to engage our students. In order to utilize the Internet and material we want to use with our students, it would be our best interest to be familiar with the do's and don'ts of copyrights so not to cross any legal boundaries. As educators we must be aware our responsibilities and resources regarding copyright knowledge in Education. There is always new information so it will be a never-ending learning process.
One thing to keep in mind when it comes to using information you find on the Internet is fair use. Fair use is a provision that ensures a balance of the rights of copyright owners and the public interest. This law allows you to use material after you have evaluated four factors with are: purpose and character, nature of copyrighted work, amount used, and market effect. After you have weighed these factors and have doubt about whether you can use it or not, you must obtain permission from the copyright holder. On the other side of copyright is you being the publisher. If you want to share your work, creative commons is a website that can help you do so with conditions of your choice. Whether it be blogs, songs, videos or academic material you would like to use or share this organization guides you through. As educators we have a separate set of rights in addition to fair use, to display and perform others' work in the classroom found in the TEACH Act. On their website you can find information about the rights and limitation you need to know when using material from the Internet in your classroom. There you will learn about distance education and what you as an educator are authorized to use. The important things to remember when using others' material you find on the Internet is to give credit and ask permission. For more information, feel free to view my notes.
You know I think that people just don't want to think of the work that someone else put into making that movie, taking that picture, or writing that article. I just want to say that I am also guilty of this my self, that is reposting pictures and videos on Facebook.
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