This week in class we discussed copyright laws and other ethical issues that deal with using others works. There are many strict guidelines that most be followed when using a creator's work that I was unaware of. For example, under copyright law if you want to copy or change an author's work you must ask their permission before doing so. Violations for not following these strict guidelines can result in hefty fines. Not only does copyright cover books and written works, but also software, TV and digital works, and distance education. A better alternative to copyright that has emerged is the Creative Commons, which has allowed people to alter and share different works, as long as credit is given to the creator.
This information is extremely valuable to me and all future educators. There are many copyright restrictions that teachers must be aware of before giving information out to students. The Fair Use Act has made it possible for educators to use works without having to ask permission from the owner, although there are factors that determine the extent and nature of the usage. This is important information for me to know when I become a teacher, because I will know how to reproduce and share works with my students, while abiding by the law. Gaining this knowledge could have prevented me from unknowlingly breaking copyright laws as a teacher.
I discovered the following video on YouTube. It elaborates on copyright laws in the classroom, and how to effectively share an author's work. As an education major I found it especially useful because it goes over all the guidelines for reproducing works for students. Additionally it goes over the specifics of the Fair Use Act in the classroom.
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