After completing the module on legal issues and copyright I have had to think twice about what I copy and how I use online content . I do unfortunately feel more restricted in my teaching and learning activities as I recognise the intellectual property of others and the implications of breaching copyright. I believe most educators are quite unaware that they are breaching copyright everyday. The smartcopying website is extremely helpful but the copyright topic is so extensive that I really need more time to revise and read about all aspects. There was a great deal of information packed into module 4.
Before this subject I had never heard of Creative Commons. I now use it to assist with any searches I undertake and have taught my students how to use it.
"Creative Commons is a licensing system by which creators of material grant rights as to how their work can be used, without payment, while retaining control over their copyright. These are generous user rights and abiding by the Creative Commons Licence, and giving attribution to the copyright owner, means schools can be assured that copyright is being honoured." CSU Interact Module 4.
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