Tanya McDaniel

SLM521

Copyright Laws

Chosen Scenario 1

A teacher in your school (who has a really rowdy bunch of monsters) makes an agreement with them that they learn how to make power point presentations on sports, war, hunting, rock music and such. She lets them get graphics from anywhere on the Internet. Sites such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN. DOD, Rock Music Hall of Fame. They make great presentations and become great kids. What are the copyright implications??

This type of project violates the fair use law. Students may use audio and video clips related to curriculum objectives. The audio and video graphics should be cited in a proper format. The power point presentation will not be used for any of the purposes considered in the fair use law. Students are not asked to criticize points or research an objective. The power point cannot simply use these images for fun; it must fit some educational criteria. Students should use multimedia projects for direct learning experiences. Any information used in a multimedia project should be related to instruction. It is also a good idea for teachers to obtain permission for the use of any internet cite.

Chosen Scenario 2

Mrs. Urdvardy, a music teacher, downloads MP3 files from the Web and uses them to instruct her students in the various kinds of music. She allows students to copy the files and take them home, listen to them and complete a worksheet.

Mrs. Urdvardy, has the right to use the MP3 files to instructo her student in the various kinds of music. However, she may not copy files for personal use and allow the students to take them home. She may allow the students to use the media center or the computer lab to listen to the music and complete the assignment. According to the fair use law, teachers may acquire audio/video for classroom use. However, she may not copy or share this material.