Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to copyright law : what is copyright?
  • Fair use : when do you need to ask for permission?
  • Public domain : is there such a thing as free material?
  • Obtaining permission : how can you legally obtain use of works?
  • Further important copyright subjects : what other copyright issues do you need to understand?
  • The Internet and copyright law : everything on the Web is considered implied public access, right?
  • DVDs, CDs, video streaming and on demand, and copyright law : can you use such movie formats legally in your classroom?
  • Television and copyright law : TV is free, isn't it?
  • Computer software and copyright law : why is documentation important?
  • Music/audio and copyright law : who will know if you copy it?
  • Multimedia and copyright law : how confusing! can you borrow a variety of works for your production?
  • Print works and copyright law : is it legal to copy print works for class at the last minute?
  • Distance education and copyright law : how is this different from applying copyright law in a face-to-face classroom?
  • Conclusion : what does all of this mean for K-12 teachers and librarians?.