AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner

brochure (.pdf)

Code for Media Literacy Education

http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/resources/publications/code_for_media_literacy_education/
“This guide identifies five principles that represent the media literacy education community’s current consensus about acceptable practices for the fair use of copyrighted materials, wherever and however it occurs: in K–12 education, in higher education, in nonprofit organizations that offer programs for children and youth, and in adult education.”

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Copyright Notes

Anna Mae Bell at Eucational Technology Resources and Tips explains – Before you download, ask yourself: Is it Open Source, Public Domain, Freeware, Shareware or Commercial content?

Midlink Magazine:
Permission to Use Graphics or Create Links
PBS Copyright & Fair Use
From Indiana University – IUPUI: Fair Use Checklist
Kathy Schrock’s Fair Use Poster
Copyright & Fair Use Search via The Wired Instructor’s Rollyo Tool
From UGA: TEACH Act 2002

Students and Teachers are content creators as well as listeners and viewers.
It is important for all to understand the newest types of copyright licenses available; such as Creative Commons Licenses.

Be aware of the work being done to license open education materials.
Expected launch: summer 2008.

Also note GNU Public License and Open Source Licenses (OSI).

Directory of Open Access Repositories – Google Custom Search

Creative Commons: Sharing Creative Work (.pdf version)

Educator’s Copyright Court Cases

“Judge Oks Copyright Case Against UGA Teachers” Portfolio Media, New York. (April 23, 2008).

Economists Say Copyright and Patent Laws Are Killing Innovation: Hurting Economy NewsWise: University of Washington – St. Louis. Released: Fri 06-Mar-2009, 14:55 ET

So where/how do you gather free use resources?

http://opensourceresources.wikispaces.com/

100 Free Sources for Legal Stock Images via argility.wordpress.com

Pics4Learning

http://soundzabound.com/Royalty Free Music for Educational Use (Also provides copyright information)

Search for Creative Commons tags with Google’s advanced search, Flickr [also free use Flickr], Yahoo and multiple sites via the Creative Commons Find Page.
You can create a Google Custom Search that only reveals results with the Creative Commons license of your choosing.

Books about Digital and Multimedia Copyright from the AHS Media Center:

025.04 GIL
Gilster, Paul, 1949-. Digital literacy. New York : Wiley, c1997.

Discusses the personal and professional benefits of Internet use, offering advice on evaluating the information found in news groups, bulletin boards, and other on-line sources; focusing search strategies; using hypertext and hypermedia; and handling copyright issues.

346.7304 JAS
Jassin, Lloyd J. The copyright permission and libel handbook : a step-by-step guide for writers, editors, and publishers. New York : Wiley, c1998.

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to determine when permission is needed to use
preexisting material in manuscripts or multimedia work intended for publication; and explains how to minimize the risk of committing libel or invading someone’s right to privacy.

PRO 346.7304 BIE
Bielefield, Arlene. Technology and copyright law : a guidebook for the library, research, and teaching professions. New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, [1999], c1997.

Explains the intent of copyright law, how it developed, and where it is headed; provides guidance for making copyright decisions; and discusses the electronic classroom and international copyright agreements.

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