Copyright and Fair Use
Group: Kaitlyn Brangers, Amy Graham, and Stacey Ydrogo
Nowadays, our world is constantly expanding with the use of technology. With the ever-growing use of technology, there are many important rules to consider. Technology is a great tool to utilize in education as there are many great resources to combine with as long as credit is given where it is due.
Copyright laws help protect one’s work. It gives the creators the confidence to continue creating as projects can’t be stolen as they are their property. If users wish to borrow the work, permission will need to be obtained as well as give the credit to the creator as it is deserved. These laws are a great way to introduce students to the proper way to use material that is not created by them.
Fair use, however, is a way that materials can be used without the needed permission from the owner. This is a great example for students when writing papers or completing projects. When using references such as books, reports, or websites, students will not be locating the author to ask for permission. Projects like these are a great example of fair use because students will use the information needed to support their project while still giving the author credit.
Overall, copyright laws and fair use are two crucial parts when utilizing resources for assignments. Both show ways that students can utilize the material they find while following the proper protocols to avoid any misuse of materials that were not created by themselves.
Attached you can find an infographic that was created to help students understand the difference between copyright and fair use laws.
References:
Copyright for kids. (n.d.). copyright.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2023, from https://www.copyright.gov/history/Copyright_For_Kids.pdf
Fair use Evaluator. (n.d.). https://librarycopyright.net/resources/fairuse/index.php
Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. & Kimmons, R. (2020). The K-12 Educational Technology Handbook (1st ed.). EdTech Books. https://dx.doi.org/10.59668/7
Stim, R. (2021, November 25). Welcome to the public domain. Stanford Copyright and Fair Use Center. https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/public-domain/welcome/
Hi Stacey, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your group's infographic. It's excellent for the students because it presents information clearly without overwhelming them with unnecessary details. I believe this infographic would make an awesome bookmark if printed out.
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