Excellent Video Tutorials for Teachers and Students to Learn about Copyright and Common Sense

Copyright Tips for Teachers | Miscellaneous Articles | BJU Press Resources | BJU Press July 2008 While many teachers and administrators have a vague awareness of what copyright means, few fully understand it. There is a good reason for this! Copyright law is complex with few “rules” to follow and the doctrine of “fair use” is intentionally non-specific. While there are no hard and fast “rules,” there are some guidelines we can apply when using copyrighted materials. Print For single copies (like personal research or transparencies), you may make a copy of an article from a journal, a chapter from a book, or an illustration. Video School classrooms are a public performance arena and are subject to copyright restrictions that do not apply to home viewing. Archival Duplication Archival duplication is for libraries dealing with specific types of works, under specific circumstances and subject to additional restrictions. Computer Software You may make one archival copy of software programs and keep the original filed away. Educational Multimedia In General Ask. Helpful Websites:

Copyright and Plagiarism Resources - Technology Integration Department (KSD) With the convenience of technology allowing individuals to transfer, copy, and digitize learning materials faster and easier than ever, understanding copyright law becomes even more important. We have an obligation to practice integrity and trustworthiness. All of us should honor the law when it comes to fair use and copyright and in so doing protect ourselves from legal liability. On this page you will find: Kent School District resources available for printing: Copyright Permission Form – quick form for using someone else's work in your project. Copyright free music to use in multi-media projects Copyleft and Creative Commons-licensed music is available online. What is copyright? Copyright grants an author or creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, adapt, perform, or display their protected work. When may I use a copyrighted work? If a work belongs to the public as a whole it is called public domain and may be used. Fair Use and Education