Conclusion
While copyright and the associated laws may seem overwhelmingly confusing, it is easy if you just remember one guiding rule: if you use someone else's work, please make sure you give them proper credit. Therefore if you use that perfect image you found on a website to use on your blog, cite the source. If you like the article you read this morning on your RSS Feed, make sure that you provide appropriate credit when you post it on your personal website.
I hope this basic overview of copyright and some of the more important sub-components proves helpful to you and your classroom. Remember that if this wiki page doesn't quite answer your questions to make sure that you try the myriad of links I suggested. They are subject matter experts and may be able to expound on certain aspects that I didn't delve into deep enough.
In closing, the following video is an informative overview of copyright issues and Fair Use for students.
I hope this basic overview of copyright and some of the more important sub-components proves helpful to you and your classroom. Remember that if this wiki page doesn't quite answer your questions to make sure that you try the myriad of links I suggested. They are subject matter experts and may be able to expound on certain aspects that I didn't delve into deep enough.
In closing, the following video is an informative overview of copyright issues and Fair Use for students.
[dowlinglibrarian]. (2011, March 18). Campus Screening and Copyright: Fair Use? [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTOZryBNH10
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