Course Summary
Learn how to navigate copyright law in the world of education, including fair use, licensing, and permissions.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of copyright law and how it applies to education.
- Learn about fair use and how to determine if your use of copyrighted material is legal.
- Explore licensing and permissions for using copyrighted material in your educational materials.
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of copyright law and how it applies to education.
- Learn how to determine if your use of copyrighted material is legal under fair use guidelines.
- Gain knowledge of licensing and permissions for using copyrighted material in your educational materials.
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of copyright law is required.
- A basic understanding of education and educational materials is recommended.
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Intellectual Property Law
- Trademark Law
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Richard Stim
- Lesley Ellen Harris
Related Books
Description
Fear and uncertainty about copyright law often plagues educators and sometimes prevents creative teaching. This course is a professional development opportunity designed to provide a basic introduction to US copyright law and to empower teachers and librarians at all grade levels. Course participants will discover that the law is designed to help educators and librarians.
Outline
- Welcome to Copyright Law
- About The Course
- Course Overview
- Course Copyright Info
- About Us
- A Framework for Thinking about Copyright
- What is Copyright
- The Roots of Anglo-American Copyright
- Copyright Moves Across the Pond
- Ways the Monopoly is Limited
- How Copyright Happens
- Framework for Analysis
- Authorship, Part 1
- Authorship, Part 2
- Authorship, Part 3
- Essential Reading for The History of Copyright
- Essential Reading for A Limited Monopoly
- Supplemental Reading for "A Framework for Thinking about Copyright" Module
- History of Copyright
- A Limited Monopoly
- Authorship
- Owning Rights
- You Own Copyright
- Students Own Copyright Too
- Work Made for Hire and Teachers
- First Sale, Part 1
- First Sale, Part 2
- First Sale, Part 3
- Public Domain
- Idea/Expression Dichotomy
- Essential Reading for Owning Copyright
- Essential Reading for Limitations on Ownership
- Supplemental Reading for the "Owning Rights" Module
- Owning Copyright
- Limitations on Ownership
- Specific Exceptions for Teachers and Librarians
- In Class Performances
- The TEACH Act - Online Performances
- A Library Exception, Part 1
- A Library Exception, Part 2
- A Library Exception, Part 3
- Framework Review
- Licenses and the Creative Commons
- Asking for Permission
- Essential Reading for Educational Performances
- Essential Reading for An Exception for Libraries
- Essential Reading for a Framework Review
- Essential Reading for Licensing and Permission
- Supplemental Reading for "Specific Exceptions for Teachers and Librarians"
- Educational Performances
- An Exception for Libraries
- Licensing and Permission
- Understanding and Using Fair Use
- Place of Fair Use, Part 1
- Place of Fair Use, Part 2
- Using Fair Use - The Four Factors
- Transformative Fair Use, Part 1
- Transformative Fair Use, Part 2
- Transformative Fair Use, Part 3
- Applying Fair Use, Part 1
- Applying Fair Use, Part 2
- Applying Fair Use, Part 3
- The International Implications, Part 1
- The International Implications, Part 2
- The International Implications, Part 3
- Essential Reading for Introducing Fair Use
- Summary of Appellate Rulings
- Essential Reading for Transformative Fair Use
- Essential Reading for Applying Fair Use
- Essential Reading for The International Picture
- Supplemental Reading for Understanding and Using Fair Use
- Final Scenario Document
- Enrichment
- Final Quiz #1: About Copyright
- Final Quiz #2: Issues Related to Teaching a Class
- Final Quiz #3: Making and Reusing Student-made Films
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the ins and outs of copyright law as it relates to education with this informative course on Coursera. Users have given this course high praise for its engaging and informative content, with many citing the real-world examples and case studies as particularly helpful.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Real-world examples and case studiesPros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative content
- In-depth coverage of copyright law
- Easy-to-follow lectures and materials
- Helpful resources and tools for educators
- Great for both beginners and advanced learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited interaction with instructors and other students
- No graded assignments or tests
- Lack of practical application of concepts
- Not suitable for non-educators
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