Copyright & Internet Ethics for Educational Media : Copyright & Internet Ethics for Educational Media Presented by Brannon Carter Technology Teacher Bryson Middle School
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Disclaimer… : Disclaimer… I am NOT a lawyer. I am an educator, and individuals needing specific legal advice about copyright adherence should consult an attorney.
Copyright Act of 1976 states… : Copyright Act of 1976 states… Copyright owners have the right to reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute, perform, display, transfer ownership, rent, or lend their creations.
Slide4 : Traditional media came directly from the source or an authorized dealer.
Slide5 : Traditional media came directly from the source or an authorized dealer. Emerging Internet Technologies
Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA) : Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA) Defines acceptable use of copyright protection technologies
Defines copyright infringement for “commercial or private financial gain”
Outlines exceptions for “non-profit libraries, archives, and educational institutions [for distance education] ”
Copyright Act of 1976 defines “Fair Use” as… : Copyright Act of 1976 defines “Fair Use” as… The use or reproduction of a copyrighted word (without the need to obtain permission) “for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research”.
www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107
What is Educational “Fair Use” teachers and students may use copyrighted multimedia… : What is Educational “Fair Use” teachers and students may use copyrighted multimedia… …without permission,
…of portions,
…of lawfully acquired copyrighted works,
…in educational multimedia projects,
…as part of a systematic learning activity,
…in face-to-face instructional settings,
…as part of a nonprofit educational institution.
Slide9 : The website I downloaded a file from does not have a copyright notice, so I am safe and can assume I have been granted permission to use the media file. All I need to do is cite the website source for the file.
Slide10 : Copyright
© 2007 Brannon Carter
All Rights Reserved
Slide11 : For works published after 1989, a copyright notice is not required!
“Works Cited” are proper form for publishing research, but they also grant no copyright protection.
Absence of a copyright notice grants no assumed permission for use.
Slide12 : How to Get Permission
What about works that are “in the public domain”? : Works in the public domain are either no longer protected by copyright, or never were. If something is “in the public domain” then anyone may use them without permission.
What about works that are “in the public domain”?
What about works that are “in the public domain”? : Most U.S. government materials
Computer programs called FREEware
Appendix A – list of pd copyright
What about works that are “in the public domain”?
Slide15 : As long as I use a small piece of a file, such as an online video, then I can publish a student project on my class website only.
Guidelines for Educational Use of Multimedia, 1996
No more than 15 images or 10% of a collection.
30 seconds or 10% of copyrighted music.
3 minutes or 10% of a copyrighted motion video.
Slide16 : Using portions of digital multimedia files no longer offers protection for educational “fair use” as outlined in the DMCA.
Slide17 : Once I have purchased a song, video file, picture, or computer program; I have been granted the right to use it for any type of educational or personal use.
Slide18 : Ownership or possession of media does not grant me all rights of use. I need to check the EULA or the “Terms of Use”. “the owner of copyright under this title has the exclusive rights to do and to authorize…”
Section 106 of the US Copyright Code of 1976
End User License Agreement (EULA) : End User License Agreement (EULA) When you purchase media or obtain permission, they are granting you limited use for a specific purpose. Most websites today use the terminology “Terms of Use” to outline their license agreement.
FREEware no copyright : FREEware no copyright SHAREware copyrighted code vs. SHAREware copyrighted code
FREEware no copyright : FREEware no copyright SHAREware copyrighted code vs. SHAREware copyrighted code FREEware is free to share and use, but SHAREware must be purchased after the initial “trial/evaluation” period. Commercial software cannot be distributed and must be purchased, usually before installation.
Slide22 : “Terms of Use” The Smithsonian Institute
Slide23 : “Terms of Use” Images @ DiscoverySchool.com
Slide24 : Licensing Agreement Podsafeaudio.com
Slide25 : Projects that I or my students create using copyrighted multimedia can be placed on my class website or the school’s website. We are safe under “fair use” for educational institutions.
Slide26 : “…the transmission is made solely for…and is limited to –
Students officially enrolled in the course; or
Officers or employees of…” the educational institution.
Section 110 of the US Copyright Code concerning web publishing…
Slide27 : Get permission, give attribution, THEN publish to the web.
Non-published/displayed use of copyrighted multimedia : Non-published/displayed use of copyrighted multimedia …without permission,
…of portions,
…of lawfully acquired copyrighted works,
…in educational multimedia projects,
…as part of a systematic learning activity,
…in face-to-face instructional settings,
…as part of a nonprofit educational institution.
Internet publishing of student or teacher created materials : Internet publishing of student or teacher created materials …assume copyright protection,
…get written permission beforehand,
…use only legally acquired & licensed media,
…refuse distribution,
…give attribution,
…model appropriate use,
…teach your students well.
Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics Used with permission, The Brookings Institute. : Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics Used with permission, The Brookings Institute. Thou shalt not…
Use a computer to harm other people.
Interfere with other people’s computer work.
Snoop around in other people’s computer files.
Use a computer to steal.
Use a computer to bear false witness.
Copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
Ten Commandments Cont... Used with permission, The Brookings Institute. : Ten Commandments Cont... Used with permission, The Brookings Institute. Thou shalt not…
Use other people’s computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
Appropriate other people’s intellectual output.
Thou shalt…
Think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
Always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
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