This week in Digital Citizenship we covered the topic Copyrights and “Copywrongs”. This topic is a bit challenging to understand but is also very interesting. I learned about laws pertaining rights to different types of tangible works. More specifically I learned what copyright is. Copyrighted materials are tangible works that are protected by U.S. law for original authors and creators. Tangible works include original literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other intellectual works. Tangible means something that has been reproduced in copies or phonorecords. This week it was noteworthy to learn that copyright infringement and plagiarism are not the same. I did not know that works have an expiration date and once expired it enters public domain.
The case studies in this week’s assignments were challenging to decipher based on my knowledge of fair use and the TEACH Act, but they where beneficial in helping me reflect on my teaching and how I use certain copyrighted materials in my classroom. Fair Use and the TEACH Act are statutes that grant usage to copyrighted works through certain stipulations. According to Brigham Young University, the fair use exemption exists so that there is balance between copyright owners and the general public who may benefit from using copyrighted materials without permission. This is a limitation on the exclusive rights of the copyright owner. When used properly, fair use can be beneficial in educational instances for teaching and research. The TEACH Act is a bit more complicated but provides educators with a distinct set of rights to use additionally to fair use. Under the TEACH ACT educators may display and perform others' copyrighted works in a classroom setting. I would say a major realization that I gained this week is that copyrighted material does not necessarily have to be true, honest, correct, effective, appropriate, or positive in nature. I think for teachers, discernment of choosing the right materials plays a major part in enhancing the teaching and learning process. For instance, there has been a great debate regarding the information in history textbooks. Some textbooks have neglected to include all aspects of what lead to the Civil War and other periods in history that may not shed the best light on the U.S. As a teacher, I would say that using copyrighted material such as textbooks, videos, and works that promote effective strategies for a successful classroom have positively enhanced the teaching and learning process. Many times these materials have been accompanied with professional development from the authors to help validate the efficiency of teachings and strategies including in the works. I also think that educating students on what copyrighted materials are is a great responsibility. Ethics wise, they should also be taught how to properly cite and attribute works that are not their own. In addition, students should be challenged to create their own original works and use knowledge and inquiry to form ideas. The goal is for students to effectively contribute to society and utilize the right to take ownership of the work they produce. Resources: https://luonline.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-3340414-dt-content-rid-53823145_1/courses/12780.201890/Copyright%20Basics%281%29.pdf https://copyright.byu.edu/section/knowledgebase https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2013/10/07/difference-copyright-infringement-plagiarism/ ttps://guides.lib.utexas.edu/copyright/teachact https://luonline.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-3340414-dt-content-rid-53823147_1/courses/12780.201890/Copyright%20Term%20and%20Public%20Domain%281%29.pdf
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