Copyright Copyright is a legal protection insuring that the creators or owners of a creative product (writing, drawing, music, film, etc) retain the rights to using and profiting from their work. Infringing on copyright can lead to court cases, fines…
Often, we assume that using published materials for classroom use is legal–and it is…to an extent. However, the guidelines for legal use are very specific. Stanford University’s Copyright and Fair Use website provides an overview of current copyright law as relating…
Are you an accidental pirate? Do you pillage photos, graphics, and designs from online searches, using them for “educational use” without getting permission from the owners? If so, you’re not alone! Thanks to easy access, most of us have done…