Copyright law is confusing and confounding.  Trying to explain to 6th graders why they can’t use a popular song to play during their slide show is difficult. I had to do some research on copyright and fair use and I came across several very good resources to help you understand this very complex issue. It may seem daunting but our students need to know and understand the ethics involved in copyright and plagerism.

Copyright Alliance Education Foundation

Taking the Mystery out of Copyright from the Library of Congress

Digital Ethics from Lees Summit

Copyright Tutorial from BYU

Copyright and Fair Use in Teaching from American Social Media

Educators Guide to Copyright and Fair Use

Onlne Library Learning Center

Creative Commons

Copyright Friendly Wiki

Kathy Schrock’s Ready Reference and Copyright Sources

 

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