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4/17/2012

Copyright. Teens don't realize that it exists. Adults assume that if it's on the Internet, it's free.
Well, that is not the case; if anything, copyright continues to get more strict, not less.
I personally do not always understand copyright, but I try very, very hard not to infringe on someone's copyright. I guess that comes from my thought about trying to place myself in someone's shoes. Would I want to lose out on revenue because people just "stole" my product and possibly pawned it off as their own? The answer is no; I would be furious.
The infringement of copyright is just like walking into that person's personal home, taking what you want, and showing it to your friends like you own it.
I am a huge proponent of teaching students about copyright laws; however, I don't think enough is being done to teach them how to use information appropriately.
I must admit that I did learn something that never crossed my mind this evening. I did not realize that a teacher could not show a movie, just to show a movie. It must relate to teaching. I cannot WAIT to pass that one on.

5 Comments

Melissa

4/17/2012 11:31:13 am

We have to have lesson plans for EVERY movie we show. We just thought we weren't allowed to have any fun. I didn't realize this was a copyright issue. Chances are, those that are enforcing this with us, don't know either. ;-)

Becky

4/17/2012 11:33:19 am

Karla,
Kids, teens, adults, most people seem to be in the same obliviousness. Is that even a word...haha. If it's on the Internet--it's free. I think of all music, book reports etc. that are just stolen because it's online. Amazing isn't it?

Linda Moyer

4/17/2012 11:45:33 am

I totally agree with you. Students do not realize the importance of the law. I am still learning a lot about copyright myself. But you are right, as technology continues to grow, we must all become more aware of copyright.

Berni

4/22/2012 01:01:15 pm

The whole movie thing was a complete surprise to me, as well. However, giving them a brief question sheet to complete with the movie might be a good way to avoid any potential problems! :-)

Julie

4/23/2012 02:07:16 pm

I'm with you about the whole stealing thing. I'm thinking about all of the comments and I'm guessing you guys must see a lot of stealing. I don't know what my kids do at home, but sadly we don't give them much opportunity at school. I guess that is one of the benefits of being a remedial teacher.

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This blog page was ORIGINALLY created for my EDUC 463 The Internet and K-12 Education course at Penn State Lehigh Valley. However, as I was re-vamping my website in the spring of 2014, I decided to continue to utilize the blog, but more for personal purposes.