Copyright and IP Setting the scene
Digital media and the Internet have ensured that Copyright and IP are a critical element of ICT capability and digital literacy in the 21st Century. However research evidence indicates that there is a great deal of confusion misconception or lack of knowledge in this complex area. For example teachers often (wrongly), believe that if they are using a digital resource (asset) for an educational purpose this is a legal use of the asset. Whilst this may be arguable in the US under the tems of “Fair Use” this is not the case in other countries. Though some commentators such as Cory Doctorow argue, rightly, in the editors opinion, that exceptions should be made for education.
Having said that, within the parameters of this course, we are going to use a positive approach and rationale for using digital resources. There are many resources that you can use ‘legally’ in education. However, we would like to make it clear we are not lawyers, so will not be providing detailed on obscure issues but point to ways of working that will encourage a creative approach using the growing number of digital resources available.
This is is especially important within the primary school where there are two strands
“Creative Commons (CC) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. The organization has released several copyright licenses known as Creative Commons licenses. These licenses allow creators to communicate which rights they reserve, and which rights they waive for the benefit of other creators.“
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Creative Commons: What every Educator needs to know
Digital media and the Internet have ensured that Copyright and IP are a critical element of ICT capability and digital literacy in the 21st Century. However research evidence indicates that there is a great deal of confusion misconception or lack of knowledge in this complex area. For example teachers often (wrongly), believe that if they are using a digital resource (asset) for an educational purpose this is a legal use of the asset. Whilst this may be arguable in the US under the tems of “Fair Use” this is not the case in other countries. Though some commentators such as Cory Doctorow argue, rightly, in the editors opinion, that exceptions should be made for education.
Having said that, within the parameters of this course, we are going to use a positive approach and rationale for using digital resources. There are many resources that you can use ‘legally’ in education. However, we would like to make it clear we are not lawyers, so will not be providing detailed on obscure issues but point to ways of working that will encourage a creative approach using the growing number of digital resources available.
This is is especially important within the primary school where there are two strands
- Teachers familiarising themselves with the basic issues of copyright.
- How to introduce some of these ideas to the children.
- been put off carrying out an activity because you were unsure of copyright?
- had difficulty finding copyright free materials to use ?
“Creative Commons (CC) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. The organization has released several copyright licenses known as Creative Commons licenses. These licenses allow creators to communicate which rights they reserve, and which rights they waive for the benefit of other creators.“
wikipedia
Creative Commons: What every Educator needs to know