Journey to Learn 2008 Friday October 24 th Presented by: Nicole Stagl McKeesport Area School District

Objectives You will be introduced to and develop a basic understanding of copyright laws. You will be introduced to and develop a basic understanding of copyright laws. You will identify examples of copyright infringement. You will identify examples of copyright infringement.

Definition of Copyright The legal right granted to an author, composer, playwright, publisher, or distributor to exclusive publications, production, sale, or distribution or a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work. The legal right granted to an author, composer, playwright, publisher, or distributor to exclusive publications, production, sale, or distribution or a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work.

What Works Are Protected? Literary works (including computer programs) Literary works (including computer programs) Musical works (including accompanying lyrics) Musical works (including accompanying lyrics) Dramatic works (including accompanying music) Dramatic works (including accompanying music) Pantomimes and choreographic works Pantomimes and choreographic works

What Works Are Protected? Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works Motion picture and other audiovisual Motion picture and other audiovisual Sound recordings Sound recordings Architectural works Architectural works

What is not protected by a copyright? Titles, names, short phrases, and slogans Familiar symbols or designs Listings of ingredients or contents Ideas, procedures, methods, systems, concepts, principles, and discoveries

The Copyright “Owner” has the right to: Reproduce the work Reproduce the work Prepare a spin off from the work Prepare a spin off from the work Distribute copies by sale or transfer Distribute copies by sale or transfer Perform the work publicly Perform the work publicly Display the work publicly Display the work publicly They can also give permission for others to do the same.

Copyright and Fair Use Questions regarding the fair use of copyrighted materials are sure to arise when using technology for teaching. While there are established guidelines for fair use, they are not precise. Questions regarding the fair use of copyrighted materials are sure to arise when using technology for teaching. While there are established guidelines for fair use, they are not precise.

In The News

Networks Police YouTube For Copyright Violations The Presidential campaigns have fallen victim to a common copyright problem on the Internet. The Presidential campaigns have fallen victim to a common copyright problem on the Internet.

What You Need to Know About Copyrights in Your Classroom

Is it ok for me to put my syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom notes on-line? In most situations under the Copyright Act of 1976, when you create a lesson plan or syllabi and share them with your class you will not have many problems. In most situations under the Copyright Act of 1976, when you create a lesson plan or syllabi and share them with your class you will not have many problems.

Am I allowed to show a rented movie as a reward for my class? No, it is not permissible to rent and show a movie as a reward, in a classroom. It is only legal to rent and show movies in a classroom where there is an instructional purpose. No, it is not permissible to rent and show a movie as a reward, in a classroom. It is only legal to rent and show movies in a classroom where there is an instructional purpose.

Can my students download images from the Internet to use in projects for the classroom? Yes, this is an example of fair use. Students may download and use copyrighted images as long as the projects are not distributed outside the classroom. Yes, this is an example of fair use. Students may download and use copyrighted images as long as the projects are not distributed outside the classroom.

Can my students use brief copyrighted music clips to enhance a multimedia project? Yes, this is another example of fair use. Students may use very short (30 seconds) audio clips as part of a multimedia presentation. The project can not be posted online. Yes, this is another example of fair use. Students may use very short (30 seconds) audio clips as part of a multimedia presentation. The project can not be posted online.

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Additional Copyright Cases

You be the Judge!!!

You Be The Judge Ray Parker Jr. vs. Huey Lewis Ghostbusters I Want a New Drug Queen and David Bowie vs. Vanilla Ice Under Pressure Ice Ice Baby