POST #4: Copyright

In my art class room students "browse" the web for images to use in their art work.  I go through the information on copyright and make sure my students only use the image as a resource and not to just copy it but change it in a way that meets the objectives of the assignment.  But with all the resources available on the AEA online site there would be some students that may want to use the images just as the are and with the images on the AEA online site they could use these in a manner that would be a replication but their own work in their own medium.
I have used many images found on google, primarily as examples, shown on a projector and they have been useful resources for showing different elements and principles of art.  I am excited to use AEA online for the use of clip art and images to further show examples as well as famous works of art found on the site.

     I feel it takes a lot of hard work for someone to write and publish materials.  As a teacher, I need to be very careful to respect the copyright laws.  The person who is developing the material needs to receive the credit and the pay for what they have accomplished.  Reading over this section of the course, I realize the laws are less restrictive than I had thought.  It is important to check out what the law is before using any copyrighted material and then take special care to follow the law.

The copyright issue is a little clearer for me now after taking this self-paced class, but I am still not overly confident. I did not know that things published in the United States before 1923 are part of the public domain and free to use without permission. I also learned quite a bit about the Fair Use criteria. Knowing the factors (purpose & character of use, nature of copyrighted work, amount & substantiality of portion, effect of the use of potential market) can help avoid possible infringements.My takeaway from that section was using smaller amounts is safer. From a practical standpoint I use the copyright law in making copies for our families. It's a big help that you can glance on the inside cover of any book or workbook and read whether it is permissible to make copies for the family, or whether the work is copyright protected. After taking this class, I will discuss with my co-teacher ways that we can protect copyrighted material, as well as developing a hand-out to our families to assist them in understanding the law.

I have learned a lot about copyrights from this course.
AEA Online has been cited and has the copyright information with most of the things you search. Also, if you do a search through creative commons, which is all the things that you search for on this cite has been licensed. Which gives you permission to use these works. There are different kinds of licenses to pay attention to;
By License gives you permission & encourages you to use the work & share it.
Share -a-like means you can add to this work & are encouraged to share it and it gives permission for others to keep adding to it or changing it.
Non-commercial is just that you can use the work but are not allowed to use it commercially.
No derivatives is that you can use this work but are not allowed to make changes.
The General web is not as reliable with the copyright rules. Which, could make the use of these works Challenging. This course has made me understand that AEA online is much more reliable And all the different Laws I did not know about. Like, Teach Act, Fair Use, Limits on the use in the classroom & Creative Commons. My approach in the classroom with students would be to first explain what a copyright means. I would encourage students not to copy or print anything unless they have investigated the copyrights. Also, I would encourage students to only use AEA online cites to ensure that those cites are safer when it comes to copyrights. I would instruct the students step by step on how to use AEA online Resources.

This module has been insightful. As an educator, I am always wondering when I share information with students from printed material or something I found on the internet if I have broken the copyright law and the copyright police are waiting outside my classroom.  AEA has already made my job easier by providing resources that have already done the research and filtered out non copyrighted material. I plan to use some of these sights as an alternative to a general Google Search for images, articles, and videos. The information on Creative Common was new to me and I like the advance search option on Google that allows me to search  for articles that are free to us or share. I have already set this option on my home computer.  

I did find the whole copyright issue confusing, and am surprised that it isn't near as restrictive as I thought. One of the changes I'll make will be to use the Iowa AEA online resources, as it more suitable for classroom use. I feel comfortable using this material, and allowing my students to use the materials, knowing Iowa AEA has compiled resources available and legal to use in my classroom. I found a lot of facts about copyright interesting and appropriate to share with my 3rd graders. I believe there is a benefit to our students respecting the work of others. Before I copy/download/print materials, I'll revisit the questions provided on the site to help determine how materials can be used. I learned a lot in this section. It was a good reminder to me, as an individual and as a teacher, to respect the work of others.

While this class helped clarify the differences in copyright law concerning areas like TEACH and Fair Use, there are still some gray areas that exist in the world of copyright law, that even after reading I am still confused about.  I was already familiar with the Public Domain rule, as I have performed many pieces that have fallen under this jurisdiction.  If you look at copyright infringements that have gone through courts over the past few years, the outcomes are not even consistent among well educated judges!

I always take great care to guard materials under copyright law and to use them in they classroom as is allowed by the law.  When in doubt, I have asked others who are smarter than myself in this area, or have done my own research to find out what is or isn't allowed in the classroom setting.

Copyright is something I knew practically nothing about.  I always thought of it as quite overwhelming.  The module presented in this class explained the topic well and took a lot of the fear of improper use of materials away.  

The greatest insight for me was how many resources there are available at Iowa AEA online for use by both students and educators.  I appreciate that these materials have been filtered and are safe for use.  Because the copyright permission has been taken care of, this becomes a much safer and useful resource than the general web.  I will personally go to the AEA online site first for my own use when finding background materials when introducing a novel to my class.  I also will instruct the students to use the online resources rather than google during their paper research.  AEA has done the filtering work and gives the student confidence that they can use materials safely.    

I feel a lot more relieved and confident about copyright after taking this course.  The course mentioned about how teachers often err too much on the side of safety which I know I have done before.  I think for now understanding "classroom use" gives me of an idea that I can use posters and other materials from the library that I used before because it applies to the classroom and in person.  

I also think because of the TEACH ACT I feel a lot more comfortable with on-line use with my students.  As long as I talk to my students about copyright warning and having passwords, I feel confident that I should not have a lot of issues with my students in terms of their on-line work.  

I used to always worry about making copies for students to use.  Now that I understand Fair Use, I do not have as many worries as I used to.  I understand now that if the purpose is for educational purposes that I have a good chance of validating its use because of Fair Use.  

I can always discuss with my administrators or librarians, but I feel a lot better than I used to.  I still may err on safety every now and then, but I won't worry about it as much now after having taken this class.  

Honestly, this is an area in which I have a great appreciation for the AEA Online Tools.  So many of the tools available (Soundzabound, Images, etc) are made readily available for teacher and student use.  As an administrator, I worry.  I worry a lot about use of items in the digital age and whether or not copyright is being followed.  

This course allowed for a good refresher of copyright reminders, but, most importantly, it gave me a place to point our teachers and students to in order for them to use items free of the concern of copyright.  Our current students (middle schoolers) do not recall the hubub about ten years ago over music sharing that was rampant on the web.  Utilizing GWAEA resources in conjunction with sound teaching practices on copyright laws specific to music and video are good practice.  I think our students too easily assume that if they can find on the web, they can use it and it's our responsibility to teach them otherwise through their Digital Citizenship learning.  

I am thankful for the copyright module!  I have always been anxious about making a copy, showing a video I have run across on Youtube or a lesson plan I found using Google, but now I have a much better working knowledge of the laws.  I plan to exclusively use the AEA Online Resources now, knowing that what I choose is safe for me to use and share in the classroom. Besides, I'm positive the AEA has much more knowledge in choosing educationally-sound and research-based resources than I can!  I feel more confident in my working knowledge of copyright laws, but am more comfortable using resources that we know to be safe to use.

After taking this self-paced course I feel I have a little bit more knowledge about this topic.  I have to admit it still isn’t very clear for me.  I do know now that I have a GREAT resource to help with this issue if I am ever in question.  Both my students and I can search for resources through AEA instead of doing a random Google search for sites, images, videos, etc.   I have always felt comfortable as a teacher educating my students using random video clips and resources but when I would “copy” certain printable pages I would often wonder if it were alright.  This topic is so important but yet I still feel I have a lot to learn.  I often find myself not copying certain items or viewing movies during class if I ever question or doubt myself.  I am not sure if I will ever change that but I do know that I can have AEA assist me now.

My understanding of copyright has grown tremendously after taking this module. I was not aware of what was or was not approriate to use. I did not think the students should simply "take things" off of the internet, but did not have factual information regarding the topic. Since we are able to access the internet so easily, this unit was eye opening and very valuable. I will now instruct students to use the AEA online site as the material has already "passed" the copyright standards. If a student does use Googe, I will advise them to do an Advanced Search and then creative commons. I also think that this unit should be taught to the students so they have a comprehensive understanding of copyright. A good practical rule of thumb is to ask yourself, is the use of the material "fair" to the creator and to utilize the 10% rule when in doubt.

I learned quite a bit from the self-paced module on Copyright.  Google and Bing have always been my go to resource when looking for content or images to include in my training materials; however after reviewing this module I realize that my practices are reckless and that I need to be more cognizant of the material I am accessing for use in my training.  With more of our training and resources being available online it is important to ensure we are taking the necessary precautions when posting materials in an online forum. I appreciated the information on Creative Commons and have started utilizing the available filters in Google and Bing to help protect myself from possible infringement.  I also learned that there is a difference between displaying resources in a face-to-face classroom vs. an online environment.  

Even with the tools such as Creative Commons it is still best when possible to access materials through the AEA as all of the materials have been filtered for you.  It allows more time to be spent on finding applicable resources and less time worrying about if the material, clip art, article, etc. can be used.   It is just as important for students to have an understanding of copyright and how to safely find resources when working on projects, especially with the accessibility of online content to students.

After going through the copyright section, I  now have a clearer understanding of what it actually means. I have often been confused with my idea of the meaning of copyright. Therefore I am typically limited in what I use. This allowed for me to gain an understanding of how to use copyright correctly with my students.

I know that the AEA online resources add many services without the worry of copyright. I feel that I will be more at ease with copyright now. This allowed me to understand Fair Use as well. The instructions for how to use the advanced search on google was very helpful also. I do think that AEA would still be easier to navigate through and to not worry about copyright. I would be able to access many types of videos, clipart, and etc.
I also now have a great place to review if things become cloudy.

I agree with many of the other posts, my eyes were opened to the subject of copyright. I was somewhat surprised at the freedom of use involving much of the material which I believed to be covered by copyright law. I understand why many educators are hesitant to walk that path. AEA resources are the way to go as far as safe information is concerned, however, a lot of information is out there to be had and as long as one is careful with ones handling of outside sources i don't see a major problem. Classroom usage of information is generally covered but students should be advised to the laws that regulate our world and this is just one more to be aware of.

The module going over copyright rules and regulations was very helpful.  It's amazing how broad the rules can be.  I didn't realize how many things a person can actually share with their students without the big worry about copyright rules.  Using the Iowa Online resources will be a great asset to my classroom and I will be able to enhance the lessons to use for the class. It was refreshing to learn that copyright is not as restrictive as I thought.  Even though, one must still be careful not to abuse or misuse copyright laws. A few that I would like to review again are the videos clips available and which ones you can use in the classroom and which ones you cannot use.  In our program, we seldom use video anyway since we are using hands on and teaching more of the social and emotional skills for little ones.

It is amazing how much leeway educators truly have when using materials for educational purposes. I definitely have a stronger understanding of proper uses of materials as well as a few sites to go to help narrow down searches by the type of licensing. When presenting to kids I often don’t think about giving credit for images/videos that are used even though we stress the importance of it (IE I don’t always follow what I teach). When assigning kids projects I will direct them to the resources of Iowa AEA Online for not only images, but for sound when creating video projects. I personally will reevaluate how I label pictures for use in presentations, maybe not as much in my own classroom, but for sure when giving presentations to staff, groups of students or public about technology

I do tend to err on the side of safety when it comes to copyright but now know that I have much more leeway to use resources in an educational manner than I realized.  I also learned that works are automatically copyrighted when they are created.  Now that we have a new technology integrationist at our school, she informed us of the rules concerning our new iPads.  Only the number of licenses our school has can be leant out to students on their digital devices.  The section I found most useful was Classroom use.  I can show any movie I purchased or checked out from the library, but for myself, it has to correlate with my themed unit and meet my student objectives.  Our school is just going 2-1 in the elementary so as I'm learning how to teach my students to use information from websites I plan on using AEA's online resources to complete their reports because I don't have to worry about copyright issues.  

I learned a lot from the copyright module, and would like to read it again to make sure I have everything straight. In the past I think I have erred on the side of caution, and I do not regret doing so. It will be easier to expand my horizons than narrowing them. Public domain is a topic that came up in class one day. Students brought up the topic of Christmas songs. I learned about the 1923 law, and shared that since many of the songs have been around for so long, they are likely public domain. I didn't know about the orphan work before now, but it's good to be aware of it. I will still keep my students fairly restricted, but share the information on the AEA online website. I'm so glad someone else has done a lot of the work. I think all of the teachers use the Fair Use policy now, and it's a good opportunity to teach students a mini lesson on fairness, and maybe even on income!