POST #4: Copyright

The Copyright module was very informative and cleared up some grey areas that I was not too clear about. I think Roxine Hild had a very good point about students violating copyright when using music or images as a background to slide shows or Power Point presentations. So, by using information from the AEA Online Resources students will have access to material that is already vetted and safe to use. Also, by becoming cognizant of copyright rules and laws, if the students want to use material from other sources they will be aware that they will need to get permission and make the appropriate citations.
It is important for students to realize that very few of the artists who create the music, articles, videos and other items available online are multi-millionaires, and that they rely on the revenue stream generated by the clicks or purchases of their work to enable them to create more.

I thought the copy right unit was very informative. As most of the participants did I reflected on my own practices in class. Printing an article for a student read and review I thought fell in line with the fair use clause. Students read the article and write a report. I am not 100% sure that is within the fair use clause when I have all the students read the same article. Thou 1 article is close to 10% of 1 magazine. I have purchased the electronic database and the paper magazine. The student work is for classroom consumption only and not posted to any wed site. But then I started wondering about a workbook I use. It is out of print and no longer available to purchase. Is it a copy right violation to photo copy or scan and print it? We use about 25-30% of the book so maybe I need to look at that practice. I can remember as an elementary student in a Catholic school we would have to write the answers on paper, not in the workbooks. I assume that is a legal side step to the copy right laws. I may have to look more closely at my workbook situation.

I thought this was a very interesting section of the training. I am interested in this area, as I am a semi-professional musician and the battles being waged right now in the recorded arts has had a crippling effect on some live music venues.

In general I learned that something is automatically copyrighted when it is created.

Copyright laws are not as restrictive as I have believed in the school setting. It's really common sense. If the creator of the piece stands to lose because of the action, it's probably going  to be illegal, and shouldn't be used. It is nice to know that things that stay in my classroom, for the most part, are legal use. I also found that the use of a password to access material made a difference. That makes sense as well.

The idea of first sale is also interesting to me. I had never considered the thought that a library lending out material might be considered an infraction of the law. I also understand why it is not, since no additional copies of the work are being made.

The information contained at the end concerning copyright regulations is always helpful to go through to help one keep in mind to help students when they are working on a research paper.  Granted in PE one is not really dealing with copyright as far as lifting workouts are concerned.  With the use of you tube for demonstration purposes the dealings with copyright is not a concern since it is listed on a public domain. I do get some of my work outs for the students out of various lifting or health magazines for use in my PE classes when we are working on lifting programs.

It is nice to know you have a reference place at your disposal.  If you the teacher and the students are using the same reference points for copyright material it will be easier to stay consistent on the regulations.

I do not believe I will change the way of obtaining information for my students who wish to be on a lifting or special fitness program.  The nice thing is I can use the magazine as a resource for the students of you tube for demonstration purposes.

 

I had no idea that the concept of copyright was so extensive and confusing.  With everything that is accessible on the internet from videos, sound effects/bites, images, clipart, etc. I learned that there are sources that are under a public domain such as facts in a copyrighted work.  However, there are restrictions that a user cannot do with those facts:  reproduce the work (copy), display the work (painting), perform the work (drama), sell the work or use the work to make something else.

I also learned about the more recent law, Fair Use, because of the prevalence of digital resources that are so accessible and that there are 4 guidelines that ascertain whether copyrighted materials are legal to use:  the purpose the material will be used for, the nature or form of the work,  the amount that is copied compared to the size of the work, and what the effect will be on the market if the work is used.  

What I'm most excited about is the Creative Commons!  How many times have my students tried to insert a graphic to accompany a writing piece and it won't paste into their document.  I love the fact that Creative Commons has resources from not only Google, Flickr,  Youtube among others that have ALREADY been approved by the creator and are categorized for use.  So Creative Commons is one of the changes I am implementing in my classroom, not only for the students but for teacher resources.  I will use CC to find images, videos, sound bites, etc. that connect to and expand on the units I teach in the various subjects.  Images can be used at the start of a unit to begin a conversation before reading about a topic.  A CC Youtube video can be used before, during or as a review before an assessment for a Science unit on animal adaptations for example.

Students too can use the images and videos on CC to incorporate into their writing projects, powerpoint presentations or even printed images can be printed and used for a visual vocabulary list or used during a "Book Share" for visuals on a poster advertising a book students read and would/wouldn't recommend to others.

This is an important lesson to teach our students, and it is important to include the consequences for violating a copyrighted work but more importantly, the possibilities for using digital resources sucessfully and legally.

I feel after going through the module, I have a better understanding of copyright rules.  It has not always been an area I really took the time to think about or concern myself with.  I am definitely more aware of what is okay and not okay.  I will be more cautious and respectful to copyright rules and laws in the future.  With that being said I will be more likely to use the Iowa AEA online resources first before I branch out to the web.  I feel that Iowa AEA is a safer more factual resource to ensure I present the best information to my students.

While some issues with copyright are straight forward, the more you use objects creatively, the more confusing it can get.  One of the really nice things is that (as I got it) the AEA Online resources meet the copyright standards which means teachers and students can use them in their school related projects and materials.  It seems like a teacher wouldn't have to worry as much about the copyright when using the AEA Online resources (obviously they can't sell them).  

Our school is using moodle and creating online courses.  Since the TEACH act, teachers can use materials in online course as long as they keep in mind the material must be directly related to the course material, students must be told of copyright issues, there must be some security to avoid downloading, and there should be some password to access the material.  This does allow our online teachers more choices for material to use in their courses.  

I have asked our teachers to be copyright conscious.  As the tech director I get asked to do some things which a teacher may not know is a copyright infringement; so I do let them know that and keep to the rules.  Knowing the rules more now, I will be able to better inform our staff of the rules.

As a life-long musician and music teacher of 15 years, I am well-versed in copyright law.  I have taught professional development to teachers about copyright and fair use of materials.

The most interesting thing I found during this course was the Copyright Slider, http://librarycopyright.net/resources/digitalslider/

There is a lot of useful information on this site, and its presented in a clear and concise manner.  I will share this with teachers both now and in the future.

I had a cursory knowledge of copyrights and use of materials.  I still find it somewhat confusing and the rules rather ambiguous.  I did print out a copy of the Fair Use form that I intend to use as a guideline for the materials I use.  And, instead of "Googling" the materials I need to make visuals and to support my lessons, I will more likely go to the sites on the AEA Resources Online because I will not be as concerned (and find many of the materials to be of higher quality than what is on many general websites.)

After viewing the copyright module, I have a much better understanding of what I can and can’t do in my classroom.  Originally I thought that if something was under copyright, I could not use it in my classroom without getting permission to do so first.   Knowing that the AEA has a list of materials I can use in my classroom, I feel more confident in using these materials for the purpose of enhancing my students learning.  I have always been hesitant about using google to look for ways to bring some digital learning into my classroom.  By using AEA online I am more comfortable using information that I have accessed online.   Another issue that I would run into is a teacher is having students do research.   Again, I would find myself concerned about what my students were finding on the web.  Having AEA online makes me and my students feel more comfortable about what they are using in the classroom.

The copyright module contained interesting information and was useful not only in taking this course, but I can also refer back upon it in the future if needed.  On a day to day basis, I don't encounter copyright issues often because of the nature of my course.  Prior to this course I felt like most copyright issues were fairly straight forward and obvious.  However as I learned in the course, things can easily become complex and confusing.  Fair Use is something that teachers should all become comfortable and familiar with and I gained a better understanding of it.  

I think one of the best ways for me to avoid issues is by using our Iowa AEA resources.  It is a great benefit to have when sharing information with our students.  In addition, it is important that we try to educate students about basic levels of copyright in order to assist them.  

The copyright section in this course has made me much more aware about the limitations and restrictions regarding sources being used within the classroom. In the past, I've used limited amounts of technology, in part, for fear of copyright issues. I now feel much more aware of what resources are available and how to appropriately use them.  I'm looking forward to including technology into all aspects of my teaching.

     I raised my awareness on copyright issues initially when I took the AEA Digital Literacy class which also includes a section on copyright and fair use issues. This Online Resource course reminded me of the importance of staying vigilant in this matter. I liked how this course included a section on copyright for educators. I knew that teachers had some leeway in using copyrighted material, but this course made it clearer to me what was appropriate and what was inappropriate. I now have a better understanding of fair use. I like how the AEA resources have already been copyright approved. That makes it so much easier for the students to finish a learning project. At my current school district, we have been trained to use google usage rights and search through Creative Commons. I think the AEA has made it easier for teachers and students to do their jobs.
     At the beginning of the year I talk to my students about copyright issues and plagiarism. I explain to them the need to cite where they get their information and to give credit to the material that they find on the internet. I explain that you have to have permission to use someone else's work. If you don't, it's like stealing. I have all students sign a document that they will safely use the internet appropriately and adhere to copyright laws.  

Although this year I serve as a para-educator, I have past experience as a music educator.  Copyright has always been confusing and I wasn't even sure where to begin to understand what was acceptable.  I was very glad to gain clarity and understanding about copyright.  I made a document and saved it with references and resources to go back and review copyright.  I gained confidence in using what is found online for classroom use and understand better what can and cannot be posted.  I found myself excited to direct students to what can be found on the AEA Online site to use in music projects in the future and thus not violate copyright.  The module also reminded me of the importance of not using copied music improperly.  What we model for our students regarding copyright is very important.

After completing the copyright module, I realize how lucky our district is to have the AEA online resources available to us. Through the AEA, I can search and find  material that has been filtered, organized,  and categorized to use in my classroom. Thank You AEA!
 I always have been very conscious about the copyright laws.  I have had a fellow co-worker get into trouble for copyright issues.  I think that copyright issues should be review with staff frequently.  
It is important as educators that we are good role models and teach are students about plagiarism.  This can even start in elementary school, teaching students not to copy from their neighbor.
 I did a lesson on this: Why should Johnny do all the hard work and Susie copy his answers?  We incorporated the book, Ruby the Copycat by Peggy Rathmann.
If students continue to be taught lessons about plagiarism, they will learn to think  about what is the right thing to do.

As a literacy and computer tech teacher, I was well aware of copyright law. What I did find interesting is the ways that educators can get around those laws.  There is a huge push for technology in the classroom and advanced STEM opportunities even for our elementary and middle school students.  It seems that some laws need a little revamping, which Creative Commons and TEACH Act seem to be helping with.  Unfortunately, our district has limited budget and availability of technology for students, so I have found that print resources are still the most reliable. I think the AEA site helps tremendously with restricted access to books and resources in general, and is a wonderful tools for educators in all content areas.
What I do like, and use in my computer classes, is the ability to link information for student use. I still find all of the labeling (SA, ND, BY, etc.) confusing, but I do know that it is better to be same than sorry when dealing with copyright.

I never really thought about copyright infringements in the classroom. I guess I just thought that for educational purposes, anything went. I learned a lot about the different kinds of infringements and how that would apply to the classroom. I didn't realize that by posting a worksheet on a site for students to access that I would be or could be breaking a law.
I would gain a better understanding about what I could and couldn't do in the classroom as far as information that I give the students. I wouldn't put something on a website for the students to work on with out taking it off of the site as soon as we had completed that chapter or unit.
There was a lot of information that was given in regards to copyright infringements and laws that I need to take more time to completely understand what I can and can't do.

I found this module very insightful. It was interesting to see that as an educator, I use Copyright correctly most of the time if not all of the time.  It has always been one of those touchy, misunderstood areas when teaching. I have always erred on the cautious side when copying items to use in my classroom, so I was happily surprised that I could also use items more than I had in the past.  It was really interesting to find out that after 70 years a publication becomes part of the public domain.  It was also very interesting to learn about the criteria for fair use with copyright. The 10% rule for fair use is one that I will remember when using different different texts in my classroom.  Creatives Commons was very interesting to me.  I had never heard of it, but I think the concept is great especially in the education field.  I really like that the AEA has filters that show the copyright information and make it easier for use in the classroom. Overall, I now feel more confident when using copyrighted materials correctly.

This part of the course was a great review of copyright laws.  I feel for the most part I am careful and following copyright regulations.  The reality is that it is not as restrictive as I thought.  The concepts behind classroom use and fair use really enhance what we can do in the classrooms.  One thing that became very obvious to me is that it is extremely time-consuming for me to look for resources on the web and have to verify all the copyright issues.  How much simpler and more efficient to simply use the AEA databases!  Someone has already done all of the work for us.

One thing I need to improve upon is to make sure my students are aware of all of the copyright issues and encourage them to also use AEA...for the same reasons I will be using them.

Copyright can be very confusing, and for me it was a scary word as I didn't fully understand the exceptions and limitations of it. Having gone through the AEA Online learning module on copyright, I am much more knowledgeable about what I can and can not do in my classroom and post online to my learning management system or class website. Although an educator still needs to be careful about the materials used in their curriculum to avoid copyright restrictions, they may use legally purchased movies and songs and display and/or perform original works when meeting in a face-to-face setting at a non-profit educational institution. The AEA offers excellent resources to help educators sort through copyrighted materials for classroom use.