Knowing about copyrights helps you handle things well and not use copyrighted information incorrectly. I can teach my students about this too. Copyright laws have changed and progressed over time. The best modification that has been made so far is probably the Creative Commons licensing. However, knowing that your information can be copyrighted for up to fifty years (as with the Berne Convention).
As I do digital projects like the one for this class, I can make sure I'm not using copyrighted images or photos incorrectly or illegally. I can cite the information, give proper credit, or even email the creators and ask for permission. I've always tried to cite my work, but now I know the reason behind that requirement even more.
In my future classrooms I will continue to check for copyrights in work I use, to make sure I am giving proper credit or not using something illegally. I will teach my students to aware of where they get their information from and to give the proper credit. I believe this will also help my students learn honesty! Images and audio with copyrights aren't something to be afraid but to just be cautious about giving credit and using legally.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
10 March - Copyright
I didn't know it was possible to "semi-copyright" you're own work. The creative commons license is a good idea because you can get your thoughts and projects out into the world but still claim them as your own. You can get the credit any way you want to. Because of that, you also need to be very specific in how you want the credit verified by other users of your "product".
In the publishing of my videos during school I will most likely use a Creative Commons License, when ever possible. I don't mind others using my work, but you never know if someone is really going to like it and want to use it for a potentially profitable project. It's always nice to have those options! I appreciate learning about this because I like to share my work, but keep tabs on how its being used.
I can use this in my teaching as well. Virtual lesson activities are great to share, and with a Creative Commons License I can do that. I know I will use the UEN.org lesson plans that other teachers have posted. I would like to be able to contribute my work for other teachers, but know that it is still my own! This is a great concept and I'm glad we learned about it!
In the publishing of my videos during school I will most likely use a Creative Commons License, when ever possible. I don't mind others using my work, but you never know if someone is really going to like it and want to use it for a potentially profitable project. It's always nice to have those options! I appreciate learning about this because I like to share my work, but keep tabs on how its being used.
I can use this in my teaching as well. Virtual lesson activities are great to share, and with a Creative Commons License I can do that. I know I will use the UEN.org lesson plans that other teachers have posted. I would like to be able to contribute my work for other teachers, but know that it is still my own! This is a great concept and I'm glad we learned about it!
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