By: Shadra Sparling MEDT 7484 July 2010

 As teachers, it is imperative that we adhere to copyright laws. Illegally copying someone else’s work can be punishable by fines or jail time.

 Printed Material  Multimedia Text  Video  Illustrations/Photographs  Music  Computer Software  Internet  Television  Film

 You can make multiple copies for classroom use (unless it states you can’t copy it).  Is NOT a substitute for buying.  No more than one copy per student.  Consumables can’t be copied.  Copies can be made only from legally acquired originals.  Librarians can make up to three copies for replacement.

 Teachers and students may incorporate text into multimedia presentations.  Teachers may use text for two years, then must acquire permission from author.  Students may keep presentations in a portfolio for their entire life.

 Teachers may use these multiple times.  Can be copied for replacement.  Videos are to be legitimately acquired (not copied offline or illegally copied)  Instructional use only.  Students may use portions of legally acquired copyrighted works in multimedia presentations.

 Single works may be used.  Not more than 5 images to be used from a single artist/photographer.  Collections may be copyrighted so check before copying.

 Up to 10% of a copyrighted musical composition can be played, reproduced, or performed, for educational purposes only.  Students can use

 Purchased and licensed software may be installed on multiple machines. The number of machines is not to exceed the number of licensed software. The number of users must not exceed the number of licensed software.  It may be copied to be replaced if lost or stolen.  Software can be distributed to users via a network.

 Images may be downloaded for projects.  Sound files may be downloaded for projects as long as they meet portion requirements (no more than 10%).  Images and sound files may not be reposted to internet without permission.

 Live “off air” broadcasts may be used for instructional purposes. (ABC, NBC,PBS)  Tapes made from broadcasts may be used for instructional purposes.  If you like a tape and want to keep it for more than three years, buy it!  For cable programs (CNN,MTV,HBO) check out as they vary.

 Must be films or filmstrips that you personally own.  May copy a small portion of a single filmstrip for educational purposes only.

 Fair use is a doctrine in United States copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. It provides for the legal, non-licensed citation or incorporation of copyrighted material in another author's work under a four-factor balancing test.doctrineUnited States copyright law balancing test

Happy Copying!