LESSON FOUR USING ONLINE BIBLE STUDY TOOLS (PART ONE) (COPYRIGHT & THE PUBLIC DOMAIN RULES)
Lesson Overview: Copyright law affects the way we gather, share, create and use the intellectual property that is so readily available in our culture. This lesson focuses on copyright and fair use in relation to materials from mass media, popular culture, and digital media. The lesson helps educators and students understand the legal and ethical uses of copyrighted materials protected under the doctrine of fair use. Key Concepts: copyright, fair use, copyfraud, public domain Lesson Objectives: Students will: • • • •
understand terminology and rules related to copyrighted and public domain materials. learn about how copyright law protects both the rights of owners and the rights of users to promote creativity for the good of society. learn about Section 107 of the Copyright Act and see how fair use applies to teaching and learning. understand that ideas about copyright are in transition because of changes in communication technologies.
Expected Learning Outcomes: At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: • •
demonstrate a knowledge of terminology related to the public domain and copyright rules. decide when and how to use copyrighted materials as part of their creative works.
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apply the concepts of copyright laws and fair use to the practices of teaching and learning.
Materials: To complete the lesson, students will need: •
Copyright and Fair Use Lesson Plans by Renee Hobbs, Sandra Braman and Katie Donnelly (https://mediaeducationlab.com/copyright-and-fair-use-lesson-plans-highschool-college-and-graduate-education)
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