Copyright Basics for Educators
This video helps teachers understand the basics of copyright, fair use, public domain, and open licensing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9H6Ksp36q0
This video helps teachers understand the basics of copyright, fair use, public domain, and open licensing.
For more information on this topic, read the open textbook chapter:
https://www.connectsafely.org/copyright/
Q. Can I stream my personal Disney, Netflix, or other streaming service in my classroom?
A. No, this violates the terms of service contract you agreed to when signing up for membership.
Q. Can I record a video of myself reading a book to students?
A. Yes, but with the following conditions: 1. You can not publish it to a public site. 2. You must remove it as soon as you are finished with the lesson. 3. You can not make money off of it (such as Teachers Pay Teachers).
Q. Can I make a copy and/or scan multiple pages of a book?
A. No, this violates the brevity condition of fair use.
Q. Can I turn a book into a slide show?
A. No, you may not change the format of the work. (another example: making a sound recording of a book for a student when it is available in audio format).
A. No, this is copyright infringement because it involves the entire work.
A. No, you can never copy items intended to be consumable.
Q. Can my students and/or myself use a copyrighted song in my video or presentation?
A. Yes as long as it’s for educational purposes and it is not shared publicly.
Q. Can I cut and paste a logo from someone else’s website and use it on my own Canvas page?
A. Yes, as long as it applies to the fair use rule.