Both students and teachers need to be very careful in following copyright laws. There are a lot of things regarding copyright that I was unaware of before reviewing this article about 15 copyright rules that students need to know. For example, it states that everything that has been created, even a digital photograph or blog post, has been copyrighted. I also learned that it is crucial to check guidelines for use. Many content creators have strict guidelines for use that require asking for permission to use their work. Finally, the article emphasizes that not everything online is public domain. Nobody has the right to copy and distribute another’s work unless the author directly states that it is acceptable.
Another site, Teaching Copyright,
gives a lot of helpful information on copyright laws specifically
pertaining to teachers. This site emphasizes that there is a lot of
misinformation on copyright laws and teachers need to be especially
careful when informing their students on these rules. There is a
curriculum provided to help teachers guide their students in how to
follow and understand copyright laws. There are five lessons that
encourage students to reflect on what they already know about copyright
laws, learn the history of it, understand the concepts of copyright
laws, and master the principles of fair use. Overall, I think this site
would be extremely helpful in the future as a way to help my students
understand the importance of following copyright laws.
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