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Modeling and Teaching Legal and Ethical
Practice Related to ICT Use
According to the online publication Education World, "Copyright laws are based on the
belief that anyone who creates an original, tangible work deserves to be compensated for that work, that compensation encourages more creative works, and that society as a whole benefits from the creative efforts of its members" (Starr, 2004). People have a right to control how their original work is used by others and teachers must understand and teach their learners about use of copyrighted materials.
Step 1: Exploring Copyright
With easy access to the Internet and the ability to quickly copy online information,
learners and teachers can easily forget that much of the material on the Internet is
someone else's property. Take a brief quizz on copyright and discuss how you would
address copyright issues in your classroom.
- Test your knowledge of copyright law by taking the six-question Copyright Quizz.
 Note: If you have extra time, complete the Copyright Primer quiz.
- Although teachers and learners may use copyrighted materials in their educational projects, the use of such materials is not clear-cut. To better understand your rights and limitations, view the Copyright Chaos presentation.
- Optional: Discuss how copyright law and following fair use guidelines will impact your classroom:
- Share strategies for ensuring that your learners understand copyright and fair use.
- Discuss specific support procedures you can implement in your classroom to
ensure that the guidelines are followed.
Note: Resources to help you and your learners follow copyright law and Fair Use guidelines are located in the Copyright folder.
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