Copyright

To schedule a Copyright training, please contact:

Debbie Potts
Specialist in Education, IOES
(217) 786-3010 ext. 233
dpotts@ioes.org

Workshop Objectives

Participants will receive information about copyright as it pertains to the Internet. They will discuss the implications of using information posted on the Internet or in e-mails. Participants will be able to identify when copyright infringement has taken place and/or when the reader needs to research more thoroughly the implications of the use of a copyrighted item.

Presentation Format

Audience-Based Workshop

Presentation Outline

Overview of general copyright rules
- Fair Use
- Securing Copyright
- Notice of Copyright
Copyright Ownership
Copyright and the Electronic Posting of Information
- Limits to Copyright
- Fair use
- Licenses Implied in Fact
- Registration
- Notice
- Links and Frames
Discussion, Examples, and Questions

Presentation Abstract

A patron contacted us and asked a question about integrating information from other websites into his website. He wanted to know if there were any copyright ramifications. During the research that was done to answer his question, the presenter found that there were a lot of ramifications and considerations that classroom instructors need to be aware of and for which they need to hold themselves and their students accountable. Method: A search was completed on the internet to find information on copyright laws (27,900 hits) and two listserv archives on copyright were reviewed. Results: A paper was developed to present the basic information on copyright as it applies to electronic communication. This paper is available on the IOES website and will be shared during this session. A one hour workshop was developed. This workshop is short on presenting information and long on discussing participants' concerns and experiences. Conclusions: Most instructors and education administrators are not cognizant of the rules of copyright as they apply to the electronic sharing of information. This workshop is an introduction to this highly complicated question dealing with right and wrong.

Workshop Description

With the daily use of the computer and the Internet our lives have changed. Educators need to guide students to the legal use of the information available through the Internet. This session will look at the copyright implications of using websites, articles/research published on the Internet, and e-mail correspondence.

Professional Development Credits

Once you've completed this training, you will receive 1 CEU (5 hours)

Location

The training will be located at Illinois Office of Educational Services in Springfield, IL or another arranged site.

Cost

IOES: $50/person (includes coffee and lunch)
On-Site: $1,000 plus travel expenses