Posted by Barbara Rogers on Jul 08, 2015; 1:22pm
URL: https://nabble.aealearningonline.org/POST-4-Copyright-tp535p585.html

The AEA online module for copyright has given me a better understanding of the practice of copyright laws within the educational system and their infringements. Having the new terminology (Fair Use, the Teach Act and Creative Commons)and knowing the domains in which they apply will help me and my students navigate the resources in which we use. It is great knowing there are online sites available that have already filtered copyright issues is of great support. Given our digital age, copyright has always been a gray area with information being so easily accessible for students. Students must understand that copyright goes beyond just copying an author's text. The online module has given me an opportunity to reflect on my past practices of copyright instruction to my students and will challenge me in the future to provide them with more information regarding copyright issues. Beyond just a general warning, students must learn the implications and and nature of copyright laws. It is good to know that teachers are given some leniency and power while using resources in the classroom, but that the freedom to use them must be carefully protected.