Copyright+Tips+for+Educators

= Copyright Tips for Educators =



(courtesy of [|www.http://nrhs.nrcsd.org/blogs/cmantin])


 * Ignorance of copyright law is not a defense.


 * Anything created after 1978 is copyright protected.


 * Canadian copyright laws are in effect from the creation of the work until Dec 31 of the year the author dies, and then endure for 50 more years (the only exceptions are pictures and government copyrights which are in effect for 50 years from the date they are created). (17)


 * Under the "fair dealings" clause, educators are exempt from some copyright laws as long as it is being used for educational purposes in an educational setting (1) > (Be sure not to confuse fair dealing with fair use. Fair use is American and is not applicable in Canada).


 * Learn about your university's practice standards regarding digital media. Each are individual and they may not support you should you be charged with copyright infringement.


 * The use of digital media will increase not only by instructors but also by students. Make certain your students know what they are and are not allowed to copy.