Posted by Leann Seddon on Aug 04, 2016; 7:43am
URL: https://nabble.aealearningonline.org/POST-4-Copyright-tp535p5333.html

Honestly, my understanding of copyright has not changed much through this self-paced course.  As a teacher-librarian, I feel well versed in copyright issues but was nicely surprised when it was included in the course.  It is always a nice refresher to review copyright.   I feel that I could answer probably most teachers' questions about copyright , although certain situations can still be iffy.  That's when I am grateful for publications that address people's copyright questions (such as the AIME in AEA Digital Library--what a find!-- or the special copyright sections in library journals), informing us of how courts are likely to rule.  

I will continue to explain, enforce, and teach to K-12 students the concepts related to copyright/fair use/plagiarism/citing sources/inspiration/creativity.  These complex issues can be made simple to even the youngest of learners--there are a number of way too numerous to mention!    While I teach these things to students in direct instruction during mainly "library skills" class, I could and should do more for those outside my class.  I need to create a new page on my library websites devoted solely to these issues.  I should get/create some signs and forms for my libraries/staff/students informing them of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to these things.  The BriefNotes pamphlet would be good to post -- it would be even better in a larger size.