Copyright is a significant issue for both educators and students alike. Unfortunately, many students think that if it is on the Internet, it is free to use in any format they wish. Fortunately, copyright laws as they pertain to educational use are liberal.
 
Click the link below and please read Copyright 101 for Educators by Wes Fryer. http://www.wtvi.com/teks/02_03_articles/copyright.html
 

Copyright issues are extensive, and disputes are settled on a case-by-case basis; therefore, it is difficult to create guidelines that cover all aspects of the law. However, the federal government has created a copyright website which answers many questions with fairly concise explanations. Below is the link to the content FAQ. Explore the link below.
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html
 

Below are links to several articles dealing with copyright issues and contain copyright resources:
Are You the Copyright Cop?
Can These Videos Be Shown in a Classroom or a Library Setting?

Checklist for Fair Use
Copyright 101
Copyright and Plagiarism for Print, Video, Images, and Electronic Articles
Copyright Law and Technology
Copyright Resources
Guidelines for Showing Films in the Classroom
Rented Films and Videos
 
Click the image below to review some common questions and information about copyright laws:

 

Now let’s review by taking an online quiz. Please click the link below and answer the questions.
http://www.tcapps.net/Quiz_Online/Copyright.htm
 
 

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