1. Copyright Information for Teachers “The Computer as an Educational Tool: Productivity and Problem Solving” ©Richard C. Forcier and Don E. Descy

2. Definition A copyright gives its owner the power to control his or her own artistic or intellectual creation. It also prohibits others from using the work for profit, sale, or performance without permission of the owner.

3. Single Copies (1) A teacher can make a single copy for: Preparation for classPreparation for class Teaching a classTeaching a class Scholarly researchScholarly research

4. Single Copies (2) Can be made from: A chapter from a bookA chapter from a book An article from a magazine or newspaperAn article from a magazine or newspaper

5. Single Copies (3) Charts, graphs, drawings, cartoons, or pictures from a book, newspaper, or magazineCharts, graphs, drawings, cartoons, or pictures from a book, newspaper, or magazine Poems, short stories, or short essaysPoems, short stories, or short essays

6. Multiple Copies Must pass spontaneity testMust pass spontaneity test Must pass cumulative testMust pass cumulative test Each copy must contain notice of copyright.Each copy must contain notice of copyright. Must not exceed one copy per studentMust not exceed one copy per student

7. Spontaneity he copying is at the instance and inspiration of the individual teacher, and 1.The copying is at the instance and inspiration of the individual teacher, and 2.The inspiration and decision to use the work and the moment of its use for maximum effectiveness are so close in time that it would be unreasonable to expect a timely report to a request for permission.

8. Cumulative Test 1.The copying of the material is for only one course in the school in which the copies are made. 2.Not more than one short poem, article, story, essay, or two excerpts may be copied from the same author, nor more than three from the same collective work or periodical volume during one class term.

9. Cumulative Test (Continued) 3.There shall not be more than nine instances of such multiple copying for one course during one class term. (The limitations stated in “2” and “3” above shall not apply to current news periodicals and newspapers and current new sections of other periodicals.) (The limitations stated in “2” and “3” above shall not apply to current news periodicals and newspapers and current new sections of other periodicals.)

10. Prohibitions Do not copy to create or replace anthologies, compilations, or collective worksDo not copy to create or replace anthologies, compilations, or collective works Do not copy “consumable” works such as workbooks, exercises, standardized tests, test books, and answer sheetsDo not copy “consumable” works such as workbooks, exercises, standardized tests, test books, and answer sheets

11. Prohibitions (Continued) Copying cannot: Substitute for the purchase of a book, magazine, or newspaperSubstitute for the purchase of a book, magazine, or newspaper Be repeated by the same teacher from term to termBe repeated by the same teacher from term to term Be charged to the student beyond the cost of photocopyingBe charged to the student beyond the cost of photocopying

12. Copyright

13. Guidelines for Music For academic purposes, other than performance, single or multiple copies can be made. But no more than 10% of the entire work can be copied.For academic purposes, other than performance, single or multiple copies can be made. But no more than 10% of the entire work can be copied.

14. Guidelines for Music (2) Emergency copying to replace purchased copies that are not availableEmergency copying to replace purchased copies that are not available Printed copies may be edited or simplified, but work cannot be distorted in any way.Printed copies may be edited or simplified, but work cannot be distorted in any way.

15. Guidelines for Music (3) A single copy may be made of a student’s performance for evaluation or rehearsal purposes only.A single copy may be made of a student’s performance for evaluation or rehearsal purposes only.

16. Prohibitions Copying cannot replace or substitute for anthologies, compilations, or collective works.Copying cannot replace or substitute for anthologies, compilations, or collective works. Copying cannot be for purpose of performance.Copying cannot be for purpose of performance.

17. Prohibitions (Continued) Copying of “consumable” works is not permitted.Copying of “consumable” works is not permitted. Copying cannot substitute for the purchase of music.Copying cannot substitute for the purchase of music.

18. Video Recording

19. Videotapes Broadcast programs may be recorded and retained by a nonprofit educational institution for 45 days after the recording.Broadcast programs may be recorded and retained by a nonprofit educational institution for 45 days after the recording.

20. Videotapes (2) Videotaped recordings of broadcast programs may be shown to students only within the first 10 school days of the 45-day retention period.Videotaped recordings of broadcast programs may be shown to students only within the first 10 school days of the 45-day retention period.

21. Videotapes (3) Off-air recordings may be made only at the request of a teacher.Off-air recordings may be made only at the request of a teacher. A limited number of off-air copies may be made from each off-air recording to meet teacher needs.A limited number of off-air copies may be made from each off-air recording to meet teacher needs.

22. Videotapes (4) All copies of off-air recordings must include the copyright notice on the broadcast program as recorded.All copies of off-air recordings must include the copyright notice on the broadcast program as recorded.

23. Extended Taping Rights Any children’s program and most prime-time programs recorded from PBS have a viewing period of one year. This only applies to classroom use.Any children’s program and most prime-time programs recorded from PBS have a viewing period of one year. This only applies to classroom use.

24. Educational Multimedia Using Copyrighted Works

25. Permitted Uses Educational multimedia combining original material and copyrighted works may be used for: InstructionInstruction Student’s directed self studyStudent’s directed self study

26. Permitted Uses (Continued) Educational multimedia cannot be entirely copyrighted work, and must, if at all possible, include copyright notice.

27. Time Limits Teachers may use their educational multimedia projects for two years after the first instructional use. Thereafter permission is required.Teachers may use their educational multimedia projects for two years after the first instructional use. Thereafter permission is required.

28. Portion Limits Motion media: 10% or 3 minutes, whichever is lessMotion media: 10% or 3 minutes, whichever is less Music: 10%, but in no event longer than 30 secondsMusic: 10%, but in no event longer than 30 seconds Text: 10% or 1000 words, whichever is lessText: 10% or 1000 words, whichever is less

29. Portion Limits (Continued) Photographs: An entire work may be used, but no more than five images by the same artist or photographer.Photographs: An entire work may be used, but no more than five images by the same artist or photographer.