Copyright for Teachers
Copyright for Teachers
Copyright laws protect the intellectual property rights of those who create new expressions of ideas, music, images (still & moving) websites, videogames, performances, architecture, software etc. It also protects the First Amendment of freedom of speech and right of the press.
The Fair Use Doctrine is an exemption from copyright laws which gives people the right to use copyrighted materials without permission or payment for limited purposes such as teaching, scholarship, research, criticism, comment and news reporting.
Public Domain refers to work that is not restricted by copyright and may be used freely without permission or payment.
Copyright Information for Teachers
PBS offers a great collection of online videos which explain the ins-and-outs of copyright regulations in education.Copyright and Fair Use for Teachers
This chart was designed to inform teachers of what they may do under the law.
Here is a handy tool to help teachers determine Fair Use in the classroom!