Copyright What Educators Need to Know

Copyright The following sources were consulted in the preparation of this program: – Gary Becker - Copyright: A Guide to Information and Resources – Software Publisher’s Association - Copyright Information for Educators – Regents Guide to Understanding Copyright and Educational Fair Use

Copyright defined Copyright is protection provided to authors of original works by United States laws Original works include: – Literary works – Graphics, sculptures, photographs – Music and drama – Sound recordings, motion pictures – Architectural drawings, structures

Fair Use Copyright laws try to balance the needs of society with the property rights of authors. Fair Use guidelines are included in the law, giving those in teaching, research, and news reporting greater access to copyrighted materials.

Photocopying You may make a single copy of: – A book chapter – An article from a paper or periodical – A short poem, essay, or short story – A graph, chart, or diagram from a periodical, book, or newspaper

Photocopying You may reproduce multiple copies of: – A poem less than 250 words on 2 pgs. or less – A complete article or story of less than 2500 words or an excerpt no more than 1000 words, or 10%, whichever is less – A chart, graph, or picture from a book or periodical

Limits on Photocopying Copying is limited to one work from any single author Copying must be for one course only Copying consumable workbooks, exercises, or test booklets is prohibited Copying the same item from term to term is prohibited

Off-air videotaping Tapes must be used for instruction - not entertainment Tapes can be kept for 45 calendar days, then must be erased (unless permissions are otherwise granted) Taped programs may be used with students only during the first 10 days after the recording.

Off-air videotaping After 10 school days, only the teacher may view the tape The entire program must be recorded; however, the entire program need not be shown Off-air programs may not be regularly taped in anticipation of a need (few exceptions ) Only the requesting teacher may show the tape; however, multiple copies can be used if several teachers request the same program.

Purchased videotapes Videotapes purchased by a school and having the “For Home Use Only” label may be used in a single classroom in face-to-face instruction. Broadcasting the same tapes over closed circuit tv are also permitted if confined to the buildings on one campus. Use of videos for entertainment purposes is prohibited.

Rented videotapes If a rental agreement is not signed prohibiting the showing of “For Home Use Only” videos, the videos may be used in face-to-face instruction. Written permission from the publisher must be obtained before the tapes can be used for public performances (this includes after-school programs.) Libraries and schools are not exempt from the rules.

Computer Software Users can make one (1) archival copy of the software. The original and the archival copy cannot be used simultaneously. Loading software on more than one computer is prohibited in the absence of a site license or permission from the publisher.

Multimedia - Students Students may use portions of copyrighted works for a specific course and may display or perform the multimedia production for specific courses (Fair Use Guidelines still apply) Students may retain the projects for their personal portfolios for use in school or job interviews.

Multimedia - Educators Educators may use portions of copyrighted works in their own multimedia productions for face-to- face instruction that supports the curriculum. Educators may use their productions to teach inservice workshops provided all guidelines are followed. Educators may use the projects for up to two years.

Multimedia limits 10% or 3 min. (whichever is less) of motion media 10% or 1,000 words (whichever is less) of text 10%, but no more than 30 seconds, of music/lyrics 10% or 15 images (whichever is less)

Internet Assume that images, text, and sounds are copyrighted; follow Fair Use Guidelines or get permission Credit the sources and display the copyright symbol © – Images: the symbol must be displayed simultaneously – All others may follow at the end of the work

Educator Responsibility To abide by the laws To be positive role models for students To teach students to respect the rights of authors, artists, filmmakers, playwrights, and computer programmers

When in doubt…. Write the author requesting permission Follow Fair Use Guidelines Ask the Media Specialist Consult books and the Internet

No excuses!!

South Effingham High School Media Center