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[[image:copyright.gif]] Unit 4: The Ethical and Legal Use of Online Information
Objective 4-1: Learners will explain the safe, legal, and responsible use of online information (e.g., copyright, Creative Commons, fair use).


 * Copyright**

As we have moved into the 21st Century and have to ability to access so much information and resources online as well as use, reuse, and remix those resources, it is vitally important that our teachers and students understand copyright and the need to protect the original works of others.

Copyright is the protection provided to creators of original works such as music, literature, pictorial, audiovisual, or architectural. The owner of the copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, display, and/or perform their original works. The United States enacted the first copyright law in 1790 and the first copyright was issued two weeks later. To learn more about the history of copyright in the United States, you can visit the Association of Research Libraries website.

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 * How much do you know about copyright?** Take the Copyright Challenge Quiz


 * Activity 1: Copyright**

So, how did you do on the quiz? To help strengthen your copyright knowledge, visit the Copyright Basics website.

The Copyright Navigator is an interactive concept map showing different aspects of copyright law. Click on the arrows to expand each section.

Copyright law can be a little confusing. Here is clarification on 10 of the most common Copyright Myths.

This digital slider can help you determine if a copyright is still in effect. Is It Protected by Copyright? digital slider.

These online tutorials will help you practice and reinforce your copyright skills. These tutorials are also great to use in teaching students about copyright and its importance. Please visit at least two before proceeding on.

Taking the Mystery out of Copyright Cyberbee Copyright Tutorial Intellectual Property Copyright Kids

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 * Creative Commons**

Activity 2:

With the advent of the World Wide Web and the Internet, we have access to more information and intellectual property than ever. We also have to ability to share, remix, and reuse that intellectual property. The mission of Creative Commons is to find ways for creators of materials to protect their property but also share it with others legally.

Let’s visit the Penn State Copyright Perspectives webpage to better understand “What is Creative Commons “

This video will help you better understand the work of Creative Commons. Creative Commons Copyright Solution media type="custom" key="4549558"

If you would like to learn more about Creative Commons licensing, visit the Creative Commons FAQ page.

Interested in the work of the Creative Commons, visit their website at: - @http://creativecommons.org/ What is Creative Commons


 * Fair Use**

In protecting original works, U.S. copyright law also allows for the “Fair Use” of some materials. Specific materials can be used verbatim and in part without permission from or payment to the copyright holder. This part of copyright is often not clearly outlined.

Section 107 of U.S. copyright law outlines four factors to determine fair use:

1. The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes 2. The nature of the copyrighted work 3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole 4. The effect of the use upon the potential market for, or value of, the copyrighted work (U.S. Copyright Office: @http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html)

Fair use is especially important for teachers and students. Let’s learn more about how Fair Use guidelines can benefit us all.

Activity 3:

Check out these websites to help “demystify” and clarify Fair Use.

Please visit at least 3 of these websites. Demystifying Fair Use Fair Use Fair Use Rules Fair Use in a Nutshell Copyright and Fair Use and the Classroom Fair Use in copyright Listen to this Podcastabout applying fair use to student produced works.

Check out at least two of these Fair Use in the Classroom resources: Fair Use in the Classroom Tutorial Fair Use in the Classroom video Cut and Paste Guide Download this Copyright and Fair Use in School guide as reference:

For more information on Fair Use in Teaching, visit the Center for Social Media: Copyright and Fair Use in Teaching Best Practices in Fair Use Fair Use for Media Literacy Education


 * Plagiarism**

With the immediate access of online information, it is easier today for students to find online research papers and use them as their own or to simply copy and paste information directly from websites.

According to surveys in U.S. News and World Report:

1. 80% of "high-achieving" high school students admit to cheating. 2. 51% of high school students did not believe cheating was wrong. 3. 95% of cheating high school students said that they had not been detected. 4. 75% of college students admitted cheating, and 90% of college students didn't believe cheaters would be caught. 5. Almost 85% of college students said cheating was necessary to get ahead. (From Plagiarism.org, Did You Know? @http://www.plagiarism.org/plag_article_did_you_know.html)

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Activity 4: Choose two of these What is Plagiarism websites then go to the Types of Plagiarism site. After that watch the Plagiarism Don't Do It video. 1What is Plagiarism? 2What is Plagiarism? 3What is Plagiarism? 4What is Plagiarism? 5What is Plagiarism? Video

Types of Plagiarism

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Avoiding Plagiarism: Choose at least two of these sites to help you understand ways teachers and students can help avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism and You l Oops! I Plagiarized You Quote It, You Note It Why Students Plagiarize

Additional tools: Plagiarism/Copyright FAQ Citation Machine Plagiarism for Kids How are you teaching your students about Copyright and Fair Use?


 * Wrap It Up #1:**

1. Discussion: Discussion #1 – Plagiarism Download the. Read the three scenarios on page 5 and decide if each student plagiarized their paragraphs. Post your response to the Plagiarism Discussion Forum at the top of the page.

Discussion #2 – Copyright, Fair Use, and Plagiarism Why is it vital for us to instruct students about the importance of following copyright, fair use, and plagiarism?

Click on the Discussion tab at the top to post your reply.

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