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.
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