Board Policy IFBG Use of Computer/Communication Resources Use of Computer/Communication ResourcesGoverns All NCSS computers/communication resources – school, office, & home Computers – both desktops and laptops Computers – both desktops and laptops Hardware Hardware Software Software (Elementary System Handbook, 2009)

Board Policy IFBG Use of Computer/Communication Resources Use of Computer/Communication Resources Acceptable Use Support of Academic Activities Support of Academic Activities NCSS Approved Software NCSS Approved Software Filtered Internet Filtered Internet (Elementary System Handbook, 2009)

Board Policy IFBG Use of Computer/Communication Resources Use of Computer/Communication Resources Unacceptable Use Sharing Login/Password Information Sharing Login/Password Information Unauthorized Areas (Hacking) Unauthorized Areas (Hacking) Unfiltered Internet (Proxy Servers) Unfiltered Internet (Proxy Servers) Obscenity Obscenity (Elementary System Handbook, 2009)

Board Policy IFBG Use of Computer/Communication Resources Use of Computer/Communication Resources Violations of Policy Suspension of Computing Privileges Suspension of Computing Privileges Revocation of Professional Certificate Revocation of Professional Certificate Termination of Employment Termination of Employment Referral to Appropriate Law Enforcement Referral to Appropriate Law Enforcement (Elementary System Handbook, 2009)

Board Policy IFBG Use of Computer/Communication Resources Use of Computer/Communication Resources “I didn’t know” is NOT an excuse! You are STILL legally responsible.

Definition Copyright, n. (1735) the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, and sell the matter and form of a literary, musical, or artistic work (Merriam-Webster Inc., 1984)

Copyright covers... Print Materials Print Materials Computer Software Computer Software Music Music Audiovisual Materials Audiovisual Materials

Rights of Copyright Holder Reproduction Reproduction Adaptation Adaptation Distribution Distribution Public Performance Public Performance Public Display Public Display Digital Transmission of Sound Recordings Digital Transmission of Sound Recordings (Simpson, 2005)

Distribution Pass works from one person to another Pass works from one person to another Mail Mail Loan Loan Load on computer network or intranet Load on computer network or intranet Post on website Post on website First Sale Doctrine First Sale Doctrine Limitation on copyright holder Limitation on copyright holder Applies to physical copy of work that is purchased Applies to physical copy of work that is purchased Intellectual property still protected Intellectual property still protected (Simpson, 2005 )

Public Performance Rights retained by copyright holder Rights retained by copyright holder Distinction between private and public use Distinction between private and public use Classrooms are public spaces Classrooms are public spaces Middle Ridge has a Public Performance Site License Middle Ridge has a Public Performance Site License Covers MOST movie studios Covers MOST movie studios Does NOT include 20 th Century / Fox Does NOT include 20 th Century / Fox (Simpson, 2005 )

Public Display Covers works shown in public places Covers works shown in public places Rights are retained by copyright owner Rights are retained by copyright owner Websites may be considered public forums Websites may be considered public forums (Simpson, 2005 )

Digital Transmission of Sound Recordings Digital Millennium Copyright Act Digital Millennium Copyright Act Protection for royalties and licensing fees Protection for royalties and licensing fees Newest right for copyright owners Newest right for copyright owners (Simpson, 2005 )

Fair Use Exceptions to strict copyright interpretation Exceptions to strict copyright interpretation Four criteria Four criteria 1. Purpose and character of the use 2. Nature of the copyrighted work 3. Amount used in relation to whole work 4. Effect of use upon potential market or value of work Must consider ALL four criteria Must consider ALL four criteria (Simpson, 2005 )

Public Domain Factual information Factual information Creative works not protected by copyright Creative works not protected by copyright In U.S., anything prior to 1923 In U.S., anything prior to 1923 Some post-1923 works where copyright expired or was not renewed Some post-1923 works where copyright expired or was not renewed Creative Commons Creative Commons U. S. Government U. S. Government (Simpson, 2005 )

Ask Yourself Educators – 2 basic questions Educators – 2 basic questions #1: Potential public or commerical use? Publishing to public-access website (public forum)? Publishing to public-access website (public forum)? Collecting money (any amount) for product? Collecting money (any amount) for product? If “yes” – ask copyright holder permission If “yes” – ask copyright holder permission or buy license/copyright agreement

Ask Yourself #2: Does use fall under Fair Use guidelines? Songs - 30 seconds or less Songs - 30 seconds or less In-class or within school use only In-class or within school use only Public performance rights secured Public performance rights secured If “yes” – then use judiciously

Cite Sources From website:

Cite Sources From Print Material:

Cite Sources From Audio or Video: Theme Song ©David Rose, Jay Livingston, Ray Evans

NO ONE is Exempt Not teachers Not teachers Not principals Not principals Not paraprofessionals Not paraprofessionals EVERYONE must follow copyright law ESPECIALLY educators

Who Cares Anyway? Copyright violation = Plagiarism Copyright violation = Plagiarism Schools, teachers, administrators can be and have been prosecuted Schools, teachers, administrators can be and have been prosecuted maintains a database of these cases Be a good role model for students Be a good role model for students (Simpson, 2005)

Copyright Remember, “I didn’t know” is NOT an excuse! You are STILL legally responsible.

Resources... Brad Templeton’s “Ten Big Myths about Copyright Explained” Brad Templeton’s “Ten Big Myths about Copyright Explained” Copyright for Educators Copyright for Educators Creative Commons Creative Commons Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia Public Domain Report Public Domain Report (Simpson, 2005)

Resources... Photographs – The Morgue File and Pics4Learning Photographs – The Morgue File and Pics4Learning Antarctica Antarctica

References Merriam-Webster Inc. (1984). Webster’s ninth new collegiate dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam Webster Inc. Merriam-Webster Inc. (1984). Webster’s ninth new collegiate dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam Webster Inc. Simpson, C. (2005). Copyright for schools: A practical guide (4th ed.). Worthington, OH: Linworth Books. Simpson, C. (2005). Copyright for schools: A practical guide (4th ed.). Worthington, OH: Linworth Books.