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Flickr CC Attribution Helper(s) My Kindle Review → I’ve now read a book on my Kindle and feel the time has come for a brief review.

Flickr CC Attribution Helper(s)

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Greasemonkey. Cc attribution helper. Flickr CC Attribution Helper for Greasemonkey. Script Summary: Generate attribution text for flickr creative commons photos so it is a one click operation to copy and another to paste where you need (web page, presentation, email) The new flickr redesign of March 2014 has broken the capabilities of this script for good.

Flickr CC Attribution Helper for Greasemonkey

But do not fret, I have recoded it as a browser bookmarklet tool that provides the same functionality. Get yours today at Everything below no longer applies. This script makes giving attribution to flickr creative commons such a simple thing you cannot believe you had done it any other way earlier. Any flickr photo page you visit that has Creative Commons License applied will display two text fields below the CC license listing (right side of photo). The first box displays attribution in HTML, including the IMG tage to embed the 500px wide version, useful for pasting into a blog post. The Educator’s Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons. Lately, we’ve been hearing more and more about digital copyrights and fair use in the news and online – particularly with the whole SOPA/PIPA uproar that recently swept the web.

The Educator’s Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons

Also, we on the Edublogs support team have been getting more and more 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. 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. Rule #1: You Can’t Use Everything You Find On the Web Dexter the cat hates those that steal his photos… 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. Rule #2: There Are Resources You CAN Use Images Videos.

Copyright Advice for Teachers (What is Fair Use?) : Teach Digital. Copyright is a difficult concept for teachers to grasp as a result of the grey areas associated with its relationship with education, even I don’t completely understand it.

Copyright Advice for Teachers (What is Fair Use?) : Teach Digital

Ignorance is bliss! Perhaps if you secretly know you are in breech of copyright then it might be advisable to stop reading this article now! Personally, I think it is extremely important to teach students about copyright and implement good practice in the classroom. Too many students see the Internet as a source of media that can be taken and used at anytime. Here is a simple piece of advice, students shouldn’t be searching Google images and blindly taking what they want.

This advice is not needed if you have some understanding of the function of Creative Commons and media in the public domain. Most of us know that once a piece of work has been created it is immediately protected by Copyright. Now, lets investigate the grey area of education purposes. US Copyright Law. Creative Commons. Many Flickr users have chosen to offer their work under a Creative Commons license, and you can browse or search through content under each type of license.

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Here are some recently added bits and pieces: Attribution License » 90567194 photos (See more) Attribution-NoDerivs License » 23944434 photos (See more) Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License. Copyright Free Images. Teach Students About Creative Commons: 15+ Resources. Posted by Shelly Terrell on Monday, December 23rd 2013 Included in the Digital Tips Advent Calendar and part of the Effective Technology Integration category “Nothing is original.

Teach Students About Creative Commons: 15+ Resources

Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination … Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery — celebrate it if you feel like it.” ~ Jim Jarmusch Your students will often use images, music, and content created by other individuals. Students can learn about Creative Commons licenses by watching this slideshow explaining Creative Commons. Sites for Creative Common Images Flickr- Go to the Flickr Advanced Search page. Sites for Creative Common Sound Files & Music. Copyrightfriendly - home.