Teacher Permission Template for Internet Resources For the last couple of days Educational Technology and Mobile Learning has been posting alot about about copyright guidelines and resources which you can check HERE if you have missed them. I am really so glad that you liked these resources and the feedback I get from you is a living proof of how engaging those materials are to you. I am also so proud of those of you who spare us a couple of minutes and write us and email or comment to share with us resources we haven't covered here. One of my readers sent me this template to share with you and I was really surprised that I missed this awesome resource. This is only a snapshot, you need to click on the image to access the original form to use with your students.
Copyright Clarity: How Fair Use Supports Digital Learning The Educator’s Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons – The Edublogger The Edublogs support team regularly receives complaints and official requests to remove copyrighted content that users have placed on blogs. The legal jargon with respect to digital copyrights can be confusing – especially since different countries have their own laws and regulations. Understanding digital copyright is an essential skill we need to understand and teach our students. With this post, we hope to dispel a few myths and pull together a complete list of resources for teachers and students to use when blogging and working with content online. This post was originally written by Ronnie Burt, on the Edublogger, on Feb, 2012. Rule 1: You Can’t Use Everything You Find On the Web This may seem obvious, but judging by the notices we have received, many teachers (and especially students) are under the impression that if it is on the web, then it is up for grabs. If you and your students keep rule 1 in mind, then everything else should be fine. Rule 2: There Are Resources You CAN Use 1. 2.
Free To Use and Share: Resources To Help Teach Kids (and Adults!) About Copyright and Creative Commons I've gotten a few requests lately for resources on how to teach kids (and adults!) about copyright. I've written before about how I don't think any lesson on copyright can be effective without an emphasis on creative commons and helping students choose licenses for their own work. Still, there are plenty of good resources out there to help start these conversations or that can serve as reminders as you help create a culture of creativity and attribution at your school. To that end, I've also written before about how much love Edcanvas - a tool which recently changed its name to Blendspace. Enjoy! Direct link to this blendspace.
copyrightconfusion - home List of Social Networks About Books and Reading Updated November 03, 2016 Most book lovers share two things in common: (1) the love of a great book and (2) sharing that book with friends. From book clubs to reading groups, social networking has always played a part in the avid reader's life. It is no surprise this love has gone digital. Book social networks are those focused on reading and sharing books with others through book lists and reviews. Goodreads The goal of Goodreads is to help users find great books to read by suggesting new books based on titles they've read already or according to what their friends are reading. Shelfari Part of Amazon, Shelfari is a social network devoted to creating a global community of book lovers by encouraging users to discuss and share their favorite books with friends and strangers. Recommended: How to Make Your Own Flipboard Magazine LibraryThing Any avid reader will find LibraryThing to be a great way to organize their reading list. BookCrossing Reader2 Revish
Fair Use Evaluator What this tool can do for you: What this tool cannot do for you: Copyright laws, the internet and students - 180 Technology Tips #170 A copyright is literally the right to make copies, and there is a long history to copyright going back to the development of printing presses in Europe. In US Law the concept of protecting artists, authors and/or inventors exclusive right to benefit from their work comes directly from Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution: "The Congress shall have Power ... To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries" The specific details of how the government protects an individual's copyrights are enumerated in Title 17 of the United States Code. Here's an example. Then there's the concept of Fair Use which suggests that academics and others should be able to use portions of copyrighted work for educational purposes or to critique it. Rather than trying to explain copyright laws any further we'd simply like to recommend some websites for further study.
School Libraries Cultivate Digital Literacy As school libraries lose funding and staff, they're looking for ways to help people understand what they do and how it impacts student learning. And in an age where digital literacy and information access skills reign, the librarian plays an important role, said Mary Barbee, coordinator of media services and technology training at Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee, Ga. Each school in the district has certified librarians and paraprofessionals in the media center. “We are fortunate to be in a district that values media centers and media programs and the role of a professional educator as a media specialist,” she said. In Georgia, library staff members work with teachers to mix digital literacy into the curriculum. Digital literacy skills But librarians struggle to define digital literacy. “So that is telling us that in the library community, we’re still trying to figure out exactly what digital literacy means,” she said. 5 digital literacy challenges (and how to overcome them) 1. 2. 3.
Creating the copyright problem for teachers | Kennisland 14 oktober 2014 Last week I had the pleasure to give a talk1You can have a look at the slides I used here (Dutch only). to about 35 progressive high school teachers about Open Education, copyright and Creative Commons licenses. I have discussed this topic with teachers before, but it was the first time I came back the next day to answer any questions that arose after they had a chance to implement my tips and tricks. The result was completely disheartening and very optimistic at the same time. Thankfully, more and more teachers are taking control of their classes and personalising their lessons. The problem(s) Where most countries have exceptions and limitations implemented in national legislation with regard to education, these safeguards are often irrelevant22Teresa Nobre of CC Portugal researched exceptions and limitations in European Copyright. when the teacher shares beyond the physical classroom. The teachers’ response What can we do?
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