1. Copyright Basics To Copy or not to copy… That is the question!

2. Fair Use Not a free-for-all for teacher Law created to promote Science and Art Fair Use does make concessions for materials used for face-to face instruction PLEASE read your Fair Use guidelines chart

3. Rule of Thumb If you are taking money out of someone’s pocket chances are you are breaking the copyright laws Laws can be very complicated and hard to interpret Seek me as a source

4. What CONSEQUENCES must you consider School board policy on copyright is part of your contract You will sign a compliance agreement today If you disregard this policy you can be fired

5. What type of BEHAVIOR are you MODELING If you break the rules your students will break the rules They are looking to you for guidance Teachers need to be ethical

6. I am NOT the Copyright POLICE I will not be looking over your sholder Copyright.com….ask for permission!