I didn't realize that only certain things are copyrighted. It was helpful to have the list that was provided on the Teaching Copyright website. These are the things that a copyrighted: Literary works, Music and lyrics, Dramatic works and music, Pantomimes and choreographic works, Photographs, graphics, paintings and sculptural works, Motion pictures and other audiovisual works, Video games and computer software, Audio recordings, and Architectural works.
I learned that with copyright laws it is illegal to reproduce or copy and distribute the work, create something new based on an original work, or perform or display the work for others. There are exceptions to this though, but that is only if you receive permission from the author or creator. Unless it is considered Fair Use, which allows anyone to use the copyrighted work without permission from the author or creator. There are 4 factors that can contribute to a work being considered Fair Use:
1. The purpose and character of the second use: Is it just a copy, or are you doing something different from the original work? Is your use commercial?
2. The nature of the original: Was the original work creative or primarily factual?
3. Amount used: How much of the original work was used, and was that amount necessary?
4. Effect: Did the use harm the market for the original work? For example, would people buy this work instead of the original?
I think all of this about copyright is good to know and pass on to my students. Copyright issues are very important especially with downloading music off the internet and making bootleg copies of movies is becoming the norm in today's society. Students need to learn that those things aren't right.
This is a picture that I found on Flickr. I think it would be a good picture to use when teaching weather, because it shows a rain storm and the clouds that are present. It's also a really neat looking photo.
I learned that with copyright laws it is illegal to reproduce or copy and distribute the work, create something new based on an original work, or perform or display the work for others. There are exceptions to this though, but that is only if you receive permission from the author or creator. Unless it is considered Fair Use, which allows anyone to use the copyrighted work without permission from the author or creator. There are 4 factors that can contribute to a work being considered Fair Use:
1. The purpose and character of the second use: Is it just a copy, or are you doing something different from the original work? Is your use commercial?
2. The nature of the original: Was the original work creative or primarily factual?
3. Amount used: How much of the original work was used, and was that amount necessary?
4. Effect: Did the use harm the market for the original work? For example, would people buy this work instead of the original?
I think all of this about copyright is good to know and pass on to my students. Copyright issues are very important especially with downloading music off the internet and making bootleg copies of movies is becoming the norm in today's society. Students need to learn that those things aren't right.
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| Stormy Days by: EJP Photo, found on Flickr |
I agree. I don't think people realize the effect they may or may not have on someone, when they decide to use their work without permission. I sit back and think about how I would feel if someone was using my work and not giving me any credit for it. I would feel used and I would be very upset. With that being said, I feel that copy writing issues is definitely something that needs to be addressed!
ReplyDeleteI agree- especially in society today, with downloading music and such, copyright issues should be recognized.
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