Copyright-CopyWrong The Educators' Lean and Mean No FAT Guide to Fair Use By Hall Davidson You can't afford to ignore the law, but neither can you afford to overlook the needs of your students. The good news for educators heading into a new millennium is that abiding by--and helping to shape--fair use copyright principles and guidelines is really not that difficult. For help, read on. Is it legal for students to use copyrighted clips from videos, CDs, or the Internet to create multimedia reports? These are the sorts of questions that abound in technology-rich schools today. In those gray or controversial areas in which legal precedents have not yet been set, common sense and a willingness to blaze new and ethical trails may be your best guides. Those of you using technology for instruction may be pleasantly surprised at what is legal and ethical. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act signed into law in October of 1998 updated aspects of copyright law. So what is the bottom line? Here's how it goes.
Sharing computer sound during screen sharing Overview Zoom screen sharing allows you to share the desktop, window, application, or audio/video. If audio is an important part of your shared content, you can also send the computer's audio to the remote attendees when sharing, providing a more professional and immersive sharing experience. Prerequisites For mono audio: Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS and Linux, version 5.0.0 or higher For stereo audio: Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS and Linux, version 5.5.0 or higher Note: Computer sound cannot be shared while multiple screens are being shared. Sharing audio with shared content Start or join a Zoom meeting. Notes: Sharing device audio can also be enabled after you have begun sharing by locating the share toolbar, clicking More, then selecting Share Sound.To switch between mono and stereo sound while sharing, locate the share toolbar, click More, then select between Mono and Stereo (high fidelity) options under Select sharing sound mode.
Audio recordings of The Folger Shakespeare | The Folger SHAKESPEARE The Folger Shakespeare Library and our publishing partner, Simon & Schuster Audio, hope you enjoy these excerpts from our audio performances of Shakespeare’s plays. These productions were performed by the professional actors of Folger Theatre, in consultation with the editors of The Folger Shakespeare. The Folger Shakespeare audiobooks are available on a wide variety of audiobook platforms.
Libraries are getting $200 million in stimulus funds. Here's why It's one of the reasons Republicans have criticized the bill, which they argue is too big and includes funding for things that have nothing to do with fighting Covid or the resulting economic crisis. The final bill passed on a party-line vote, without any Republican support in the House or the Senate. But librarians say they've come to the rescue for those hit the hardest by the pandemic, becoming the only way many without internet access are able to get their kids online for school -- or access medical services, make vaccine appointments or register for federal aid like stimulus checks and unemployment benefits. That's especially true in low-income or rural areas like western Kentucky's McCracken County, where the library got a burst of calls from people frantically trying to register for their stimulus payments after the first Covid relief package passed last year. "Our staff, and library staff everywhere, are flexible, good researchers, and want to help people. Filling in a gap
Remote Learning Lessons PreK to 4th Grade Let me start by saying I have never been a remote learning teacher before. This is not something that I have taken a class on or claim to be an expert in. Teaching elementary age students in this setting is completely new territory for me like so many others. I am following the guidelines set forth by my school while working to teach my curriculum, support classroom teachers, and most importantly care for my students. With that being said my school began using remote learning on Tuesday, March 17 with students from preschool through 12th grade. A few things you might be wondering: I am the lower school librarian at a private school that serves about 300 students in preschool through fourth grade. The expectations that have been set for my school library in this learning model include: Provide a weekly lesson related to the curriculum for preschool through fourth gradeProvide opportunities to support reading for enjoymentSupport teachers with projects and digital resources Preschool 1st Grade
Congress Allocates Billions of Dollars to Libraries in COVID Relief Package On Wednesday, Congress passed the latest COVID relief package, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law within the next few days. In addition to the much-discussed $1,400 stimulus checks, the $1.9 trillion legislation includes a variety of funds to support states, vaccine distribution, small businesses, and importantly, libraries. ARPA allocates $200 million to the Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS), an independent federal agency that provides library and museum grants, policy development, and research. Additionally, public, academic, and school libraries are eligible for billions of relief dollars to meet critical public needs. This level of funding marks the largest single increase in funding in IMLS’s 25-year history. In a press release, American Library Association (ALA) President Julius C. In addition to IMLS grants, libraries are eligible for a variety of other funds included in ARPA. Check Your Shelf Newsletter
Latinxs in Kid Lit | Exploring the world of Latinx YA, MG, & children's literature 45 Virtual Field Trips (15 New Ones) On The "Let's Take A Trip Around The World Buncee Choice Board"! Our students are having so much fun visiting all kinds of places through the virtual field trips I added to the Let's Take A Trip Around The World Buncee. We are now up to 45 different virtual field trips as I added another page this morning. It's been great seeing all of the other places people have been sharing, so I spent some time adding some of those to this Buncee too. At the bottom of each page, users will see a little arrow pointing to the place to go back and forth between... Page 1, and 3. One tiny tip....Make sure you point out that they click on the little link in the upper right hand corner to go to the virtual field trips. Ohhhhh and have you seen this one....Hopper the Explorer! Also, I added three from Disney... ...two from 360 for Kids. I will continue to look for more and more virtual field trips to add to this Buncee. You will find the Let's Take A Trip Around The World Buncee here. Here is a QR code for students to scan with their devices.
Educational Resources & Activities for Kids Ages 3 - 5 When your preschooler is at home, they need to be kept busy! From reading guides to our collection of Brightly Storytime videos, there’s something here to keep every little reader occupied — no matter if you’re looking to further their learning or just keep them engaged for a little while. Entertaining your kids all day long can be challenging, so we hope these resources can help! At-Home Education Just for Fun: Books & Activities Tips & Advice Reading Guides Brightly Storytime Jbrary - Tune in for Storytime Success DLDay2021 October Challenge: Strength - Digital Learning Day During this time of social distancing, connecting and collaborating virtually have become priorities for most of us—and a lifeline for many. In countless ways, mandated isolation actually has brought us closer together as we find creative ways to foster professional learning networks (PLNs) by finding and following pertinent topics, reach out to others for recommendations and resources, and lean on our colleagues and mentors. The strength of community is in the connection. This month, we’re focusing on strengthening our connections and PLNs through social media platforms. Together, we’ll build a network of like-minded educators committed to being better, stronger, and reflective, every day and everywhere. These monthly challenges are meant to inspire and provide opportunities for you to learn, listen, and lead within your PLN.