Understanding Copyright

When talking about copyright, what we are really talking about are the legal restrictions we face when delivering content to our students. The US government has given us some wiggle room, although if you read USC 107 - Limitations to exclusive rights: Fair use you might notice that things are rather vague. Not to worry! If you understand the basics of copyright and have a sense for how fair use is determined, you'll have a better grasp of your options. This copyright section has three parts:

  1. A quick overview video (below) of copyright as it pertains to education.
  2. A tutorial to help you think about the nuance of fair use.
  3. Solutions for making sure your course readings are copyright compliant.

Image link to the video, Copyright on Campus

(6:30 minutes - opens in a new window)