Guidelines for copyright, usage, and general creation

 Guidelines for copyright, usage, and general  creation 

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Publishing or consuming digital content online has never been easier. It comes with many advantages and can make teaching and learning much more targeted and effective. Living in a digital world also raises many questions -

One issue that is very important to understand is copyright.

 

Whether you're an educator, student, or blogger, copyright is an often overlooked topic because it can be vague or not considered important.

 Unfortunately, there are also many myths circulating in the academic community about copyright. You may have heard that you can use any images or text you find online if you are using them for teaching? Or maybe you heard that you can use any song in your videos as long as you use less than 30 seconds? Yes, both are not true.

 Copyright is important for all teachers, students and bloggers to know . And it doesn't have to be as complicated as you think.

 We're here to cover the basics of copyright and other related topics like fair use, public domain, and attribution.

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Copyright Rules to Remember Let's start with the 5 important rules you need to remember about copyright.

 

1) Just because you see it online, doesn't mean it's free to use (even if you're a teacher or student).

 

2) There are many resources that you can use freely, including work that has a Creative Commons license or public permission.

 3) You as a creator have the right to protect your work from being copied and you can also grant a Creative Commons license to your content.

 

4) If in doubt about using content, ask the creator for permission, find a free alternative, create your own content, or buy an alternative that you own the rights to use.

 

5) Instead of finding fault, consider whether you are being the most responsible and ethical digital citizen you can be.

? What is copyright  

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           Copyright is a form of legal protection offered to creators by default. This means, in many countries (such as the USA and Australia), you do not need to register your work to be protected by copyright. 

 

Some creators register their work with the US Copyright Office (or the equivalent in their country). Generally, this is to provide strong evidence to the court that the creator is the copyright holder if a case of infringement ever occurs. You do not need to register your work with the Copyright Office to pursue a copyright infringement lawsuit.

 

It's a myth that you have to display the copyright symbol © to protect your work .

 Can others use your copyrighted work

 If you own the copyright, no one else can copy your work without your permission. They may not perform the work, distribute copies of the work, publicly display the work, or create derivatives.

 If someone uses a work that is protected by copyright, it is called copyright infringement.

 

  We will cover this later. Who owns the copyright

 Generally, the creator of a work owns the copyright, but copyright can also be sold, traded or inherited.

? What does copyright cover

Copyright covers both published and unpublished works in any format.

 Therefore, all tangible original works are protected by copyright whether it is a blog post, music, artwork, photograph, play, poem, novel, dance choreography, film, software, architecture, or more. Copyright does not protect works that are not tangible, such as facts or ideas.

 Copyright only protects the concrete expression of your ideas. So you might have a great idea for a blog post about teaching 5th grade math, but unless you actually write the post yourself, you can't protect the idea that's floating around in your head. Is.

 And you can't stop others from writing about the same idea.

You can read more about copyright basics on  the US Copyright Office website (or the official site in your country) . There are some variations between countries.

What is the method of use 

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 So now you understand that most of the work you do online or in books (images, text, videos, music, etc.) will be protected by copyright. This means that you may not necessarily use these materials freely on your blog, website, or in your classroom with your students.

 "But     does copyright apply yes , no", I hear you ask  

 Since you are using images, text, videos or music for educational purposes, it is fine,

how much Don't teachers and students need to worry

 Not required. The more you explore the subject of its use, the more you realize that it is something invisible. As the US Copyright Office explains, the classroom   use  exemption 17 USC §110 (1) allows you to use copyrighted material when you meet certain criteria.  

If you are teaching online or handing out copies of the work, you may not be covered by this exemption. Additionally, these fair use laws are specific to the US so if you are in another country, you may not be covered. Some countries do not have fair use laws or they may be more specific or broad than the United States.

 For example, in Australia, there is "fair dealing" which is an exception to copyright infringement that is a bit more specific than in the US, where you can use parts of copyrighted material without permission. are

1. Research or study

2. Criticism or review

3. Parody or satirical news reporting

4. Making content accessible to a person with a disability

 All in all, using   m is not as easy as it seems, right

 Rather than trying to find fault with fair use, a better approach is to look for content that you can freely use.

 The best place to start is with public domain or creative commons content. 

 So let's dig into it.

 If you are teaching online or handing out copies of the work, you may not be covered by this exemption. Additionally, these   copyright  laws are specific to the US so if you are in another country, you may not be covered. Some countries do not have fair use laws or they may be more specific or broad than the United States.

 What is general  creation

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Sometimes creators (copyright holders) are happy to let others use their work, as long as they meet certain conditions.

 A creator can place a Creative Commons license on their work that describes the terms of use, modification and sharing of the works.

 A simple license relieves others of the hassle of asking permission from the creator.

 Creative Commons is the international organization that made this system possible.

 The mission of the Creative Commons organization is clear, by helping people and organizations share knowledge and creativity, we aim to create a more equitable, accessible, and innovative world.

 If a creator decides to attach a Creative Commons license to their work, there are six Creative Commons licenses to choose from. I wrote a post on my blog about copyright and creative commons that includes a poster for simplifying licensing.

 The poster includes a Creative Commons license so you are welcome to use the poster in your classroom or share it with your colleagues (A poster about Creative Commons licenses includes a Creative Commons license — meta, right? )

 Finding common use images

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If you need images for your blog, website, videos, or other projects, Creative Commons images are a good choice. As long as you are using the image in accordance with the license with attribution, you will not be infringing copyright. If you're looking for images that have a Creative Commons license, there are a growing number of options.

 We'll show you some of the more popular options, but first, it's important to understand attribution. All Creative Commons resources require attribution unless they are licensed with the least restrictive Creative Commons Zero License.

 This means no attribution is required and you can use whatever resources you want. Let's take a look at how to attribute creative images. The same guidelines apply to other works (text, videos, etc.). How to attribute creative common images.

 When you use a resource with a Creative Commons license, you must attribute it in a certain way.

 Attribution means sharing details of work and giving credit.

Title of the image or content (don't worry if there is no title)

 Image/Content Author or Creator Image/Content Source. Where is it from

 If possible add a link so others can find it License - 

 Copyright Zero Images (No Attribution Required)

 There are several websites where you can find images that are free to use without attribution (Creative Commons Zero). 

 Example: Here are the sites reviewed in my post and the summary diagram below

1.Pixabay

2. Unsplash

3. Pexels 

4. Openclipart Pics4Learning

5.  Photos for Class

6. Openclipart 

Copyright and videos.

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 Where would we be without the great video content we now have on the web

Extensive video libraries like YouTube are becoming invaluable in the educational world.

 Video copyright can be complicated because video can combine multiple elements —

Video footage, photos, music, sound effects etc.

 When using, sharing or creating a video, you must ensure that all such elements are not protected by copyright.

 Can you link or embed videos

 You are free to embed any video from sites like YouTube, Vimeo, TeacherTube, TedED etc. on your blog or website as long as it gives you the option to embed. It's a good idea to add a link to the video as well.

 Linking to YouTube or other sites on the web is not considered copying. Just make sure that the videos are not violating copyright.

 If they are, they will probably be taken down by the site but some content gets through.

 Can you download videos from sites like YouTube

 While linking and embedding videos is fine, you should not download videos from YouTube.

However, downloading videos raises many legal questions and usually violates copyright. Additionally, you may not necessarily use parts of videos from YouTube (or other sources) to create mashups or remixes.

 If you want to remix videos, it's best to create generic content, use public domain content, or request permission from the copyright holder. 

 Uploading Your Videos to YouTube If you want to upload your videos to a site like YouTube, remember to respect copyright. You should only upload videos that you have created or have permission to upload. Make sure your videos don't contain copyrighted elements (such as music or images).

 Of course , get permission from your school or district if these videos are being used professionally. Teachers should be especially careful about permission when using student footage. Some teachers use the blurring tools available in YouTube to blur student faces and identify objects.

 Richard Byrne shared a demonstration of how to do this on his website. If you're a creator and want to learn more about videos and copyright, YouTube has a helpful playlist of eight videos on its YouTube Creators channel. 

 Do not show videos in class

 Teachers may show videos in class for educational reasons, such as videos legally uploaded to YouTube (however, some districts do not allow YouTube to be used in schools). If you have a legitimate copy of an offline video (such as a DVD), you are allowed to use it for face-to-face teaching in class as long as it is for educational purposes (for entertainment or reward). no).

 Remember, this will conform to the US fair use policies we've outlined above, so check your country's guidelines if in doubt. If you are in Australia, a useful website for all things copyright is https://www.smartcopying.edu.au .

Copyright and text or course material

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 Say you bought a textbook or other teaching materials

 You can obviously use these materials in class and you may be able to make photocopies, however, in most cases you cannot upload purchased coursework or books to a public site.

 This means don't put scans, images, or PDFs of textbooks, worksheets, posters, picture books, novels, or other learning materials on your public blog or website. If in doubt, seek guidance from the company you purchased the course material from about reusing the curriculum.

 Not long ago, we were all buying our curriculum materials from professional organizations. Anyone can be a creator now, and with the rise of sites like Teachers Pay Teachers, new copyright questions have arisen.

 As Education Week points out, copyright infringement is rampant in this popular market. What does this mean for you? Well, if you're uploading to a site like Teachers Pay Teachers you need to make sure you have permission to use all your elements, including fonts and images. If you are downloading resources from Teachers Pay Teachers , you need to ask for clarification on how they can be used. And also keep an eye out for resources that appear to be infringing copyright before you use them (such as copies of published textbooks).

 

There is limited checking of copyrighted material on Teachers Pay Teachers. As internet users, we all need to be aware of the huge copyright web that is out there. Linking to curriculum resources can be a useful alternative to copying curriculum material.

 If third-party text, articles, or other content is available on the web, teachers or students can include a link to the content on their blog or website. Like embedding, linking is not a copyright activity because you are not "copying" the content. You're just providing a path to the original location that readers can access themselves. Creative Commons Textbooks and Curriculum Another option to avoid copyright violations is to use curriculum materials that have Creative Commons licenses. An example is OpenStax .

 Using a copyrighted work without permission is called copyright infringement. It is unethical and illegal. "Using" the work may include reproducing, displaying, distributing, performing, or creating your own derivatives. But I won't get caught… If only it were true. Google makes it incredibly easy for companies and content creators to find people posting their work on the web.

 In fact, most large companies now aggressively patrol the Internet in search of copyright infringement. Sadly, we are seeing more and more "law firms" and organizations looking to copyrighted material as a way to generate business. They then contact the copyright holder offering their services to remove the content (for a fee, of course). It's a ruthless (and apparently profitable) practice. Another issue to be aware of involves Creative Commons Zero sites.

 There have been cases where people have used images from free image sites like Unsplash and then been sued for copyright infringement. Sometimes people put photos on these sites to sue. They leave the images on the site until they are downloaded multiple times and then remove them. This is a dark side of Creative Commons Zero to be aware of.

? What if I get caught

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In many countries, copyright infringement carries heavy penalties, including millions of dollars in fines and imprisonment, depending on the circumstances. Of course, a good offense is your best defense. Check your blogs and class websites for any potentially offensive content. Has anyone ?uploaded images directly from another website or Google

? Are there educational materials (eg copies of textbooks) that should not be there

? Is copyrighted music publicly used

 If you find something, remove it. The law requires that copyright holders give you (and your site's host, such as Edublogs, WordPress, etc.) a formal notice. Take them seriously and if you are wrong, take immediate action to remove what they want. This should be the end of it.

 Copyright Considerations When Publishing Online Whether you're a teacher, student, or regular blogger, you should do your best to be a responsible digital citizen when you're publishing online. This means respecting the work of others and respecting copyright. Here are three important things to remember when publishing online to be a legal and ethical digital citizen

1) Clear Google Images. Do not copy images from Google or other websites. Even if you add an attribute it is still illegal and unethical. If you like an image and don't know where it originally came from, Google can help. If an image was created by someone you can contact, you can always ask their permission to use it. Remember, the best bet is to look for Creative Commons or public domain images. Otherwise, take/create your own photos or buy some from a stock photography website.

 2) Embed or link to audio or video clips. If you're going to include a video or audio clip, embed the file from the source and include a link as well. Do not download audio or video files as this raises many copyright questions. If you're embedding from a site like YouTube, make sure the content doesn't violate copyright law. YouTube is generally pretty good at cracking down on this, but there is some content that violates copyright — like copies of television shows.

 3) Never copy someone else's blog post. You may find it a little hard to believe but unfortunately people copy posts from other blogs and publish them on their site all the time. Or they publish the blog post in another format such as a PDF document or slideshow. And in case you're wondering, copying someone else's blog post and then adding attribution isn't okay. If you want to share someone else's blog post on your blog, consider writing a short description of the post on your blog and then inviting readers to click the link to read the post for themselves. In your own post, you can include some key points about what you agree or disagree with. Or maybe you can expand the topic in a different direction. All this would be perfectly acceptable and no doubt the author would appreciate this interaction. Thanks