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  • Slide: 1
  • Copyright Basics What copyright protects and why it matters? 
  • CONCERN/QUESTIONSomeone assumes that because something is online, it can be copied and shared.
  • I found this worksheet online. Since it's on the internet, I can copy it for my class, right?
  • I'm not sure. Is that ok to do?
  • GUIDANCE/SOLUTIONWe must respect creators' rights and follow copyright laws.Copyright protects original works-text, images, videos, music, and more. Just because it's online doesn't mean it's free to use.
  • Slide: 2
  • FAIR USE IN EDUCATIONUsing copyrighted materials responsibly.
  • I want to copy this entire workbook for my students. It's for educational use, so that's fair use, right?
  • I think fair use has limits. Let's check together.
  • CONCERN/QUESTIONIs it fair use to copy an entire workbook instead of purchasing additional
  • GUIDANCE/SOLUTIONFair use allows limited use for teaching, such as short excerpts, not entire works. Copy small portions, use publisher permissions, or purchase the needed copies.
  • Slide: 3
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  • DIGITAL MATERIALS ONLINE CONTENTUse online content responsibly and give credit.
  • CONCERN/QUESTIONStudents use images from Google without checking permissions or giving credit.
  • GUIDANCE/SOLUTIONNot all images are free to use.Check the license, use images labeled for reuse, and always give credit for what you use.
  • Should we check if we can use them? And cite the source?
  • These images are perfect for our project, I'll just drag and drop them in!