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 * Learning Topic 6: Copyright Issues and Image Repositories **

Before launching into using pre-made images and media for your web site, a discussion of Copyright law and emerging usage or sharing trends is in order. The field of ownership and rights is in transition and the ground is shifting in some ways. There is a small war being waged by academics and legal minds trying to fight the stronghold of commercial ownership, encouraging the reuse of media to create new creative projects. It is a fascinating area to explore and contemplate how these changes will effect your teaching practice and use of media in your instruction. Having a strong understanding of the history and current developments in Copyright law will put you on solid ground as you make your way through this ownership jungle. Explore Copyright basics then move on to Creative commons, Fair Use and finally emerging mash-up and remix ideas. Image Repositories** Gaining an understanding of copy-share licensing and fair use puts you in good stead to explore image repositories. Creating original images is not the only way to find quality images for your web site. Using existing images is a fast and easy way to support your message without having to create or photograph your own images. There are several image repositories that supply a variety of high quality images on different topics. Primary source materials and scientific representations are a few of the subjects found in image repositories. Finding a set of supporting images to help you teach your topic is a time saving method to professionally communicate your message. Discovering the free image repositories is really the tip of the iceburg, there are also a variety of other media and free course-ware to explore.
 * Alternative Image sources and Copy-Share**

The student will: > > > > > > > (Project 1, Discussion 1) > > > >
 * Learner Outcomes ** :
 * Identify concepts of copyright and how work is copyright protected from it's inception. (map this)
 * Compare the different alternative license structures of Creative Commons. (map this)
 * Identify instances where Fair Use is permissible in education settings. (map this)
 * Compare rules for using material that is copyrighted, creative commons licensed and fair-use exceptions and discuss emerging philosophy and trends in copy-share of creative works.
 * Explore and rank several image repositories in their quality and variety of content for web site uses and discuss the value of pre-made images for web. communication (Discussion 2)
 * Identify and re-purpose images using open source and Creative Commons images and discuss the difference between starting with pre-created images and from scratch to the time and outcome of web site communication. (Project 2)


 * Readings and Research: **
 * Required

Copyright Status Quo, Protection for Creators ** > > **Explore the emergence of Creative Commons Licensing** > > (accessed  ** Trying to make sense of it all: **   ** Quality repository sites: **    Google image search of CC licenses images    Medical images     Content_Directories - large list, check out images but keep in mind for other media that you might want to add to your site.
 * "U.S. Copyright Office Information circulars, fact-sheets and FLs."." //US Copyright Office//. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2009. < [] >.
 * "Taking the Mystery out of Copyright." //Library of Congress//. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2009. < [] >. Good K-12 student reference - refer to Files on Record - Timeline of Copyright Milestones.
 * "U.S. Copyright Office - Fair Use." //U.S. Copyright Office//. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2009. < [] >.
 *  Spinello, Richard A., and Herman T. Tavani . " Chapter VII - Recent Copyright Protection Schemes: Implications for Sharing Digital Information ". Intellectual Property Rights in a Networked World: Theory and Practice . IGI Global . © 2005 . Books24x7 . < [] > (accessed November 29, 2009 )
 * Lessig, L. (2007, Mar. 1). In Larry Lessig on laws that choke creativity. Retrieved n.d., from [] November 29, 2009 )
 * " About - Creative Commons." //Creative Commons//. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. < [] >. //(Watch the video and look through the links on history and license)//
 * Emerging artists, remixing and changing form from original**
 * "Hulu - RiP! A Remix Manifesto - Watch the full feature film now.." //Hulu - Watch your favorites. Anytime. For free.//. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. < [] >.
 * "Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) on Girl Talk and DJ Drama ." //Youtube//. N.p., 4 Apr. 2007. Web. 28 Nov. 2009. < [] >.
 * "YouTube- Girl Talk Creates a mashup ." //YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.// . N.p., 28 Mar. 2007. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. < [] >.
 * "Center for Social Media at American University." //Center for Social Media at American University//. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. < [|http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org] >.
 * <span style="color: black; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l36 level1 lfo43; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Nash, Sean. "The Educational Remix- At Odds With Copyright? | nashworld." //nashworld//. N.p., 28 Mar. 2007. Web. 29 Nov. 2009. < [] >.
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** Project 1 Research project Copyright vs Copy-share ** Using the above readings, video and your own Internet research create a persuasive paper or presentation on the copyright versus copy-share debate and history. Present which side you weigh in on. Present both sides of the Copyright issue and add in your personal opinions on this topic. Predict where you see this controversy evolving in the future. Support your thesis with researched evidence and provide an APA citation of your resources. Post your paper on the discussion board or share it in class with your peers asking for feedback.
 * Learning Activities: **

Proficient: The presentation or paper shows a thoughtful understanding of how the Copyright law has developed over time, presents areas of corporate ownership misuse, examines Creative Commons licensing scheme, examines Fair Use exceptions and presents a convincing argument for strict or emerging copyright licensing. Correct spelling and grammar was present.
 * Assessment - Project 1 **

** Discussion 1 - Copyright vs Copy-share discussion ** By Thursday of this week Post your thesis statement on your support for strict copyright adherence or the move toward copy-share licensing to the discussion forum. Respond to both sides of the argument playing devils advocate to help you and your peers thoroughly explore all sides to this topic. Finalize your discussion with a reflection of what you have learned from your research and discussion and how it will effect your instruction and future web development. Share what license you will put on your Wordpress website.

Proficient: Regis general discussion rubric - Student actively and thoughtfully participated in the discussion – sharing his/her ideas on both Copyright and Creative Commons issues. Student was respectful of classmates’ points of view.
 * Assessment - Discussion 1**

** Project 2 - Image Repositories ** Use the provided repositories and/or research others on the Internet to come up with a set (5+) of images to illustrate an instructional unit for your classroom website (final project). Write a reflection on the benefits and drawbacks of repository images. Share these images and reflection with your instructor. Also place these on your classroom website.

** Proficient: Images are reflective of and add to the lesson or communication of the page they are added to. The images are of consistent look and follow the look and feel of the established website. Images are properly cited on the page.
 * Assessment - Project 2

**Discussion 2 - Repository Recommendations** “Sell” your favorite repository to the class. Pitch your sale using an online presentation software like [|http://Voicethread.com] or [|http://Glogster.com]. Present the image repository you liked the best, what elements you found useful and why this repository met your needs. Share the presentation link with your peers and give each other feedback on your findings. You should come away with an understanding of several different repository resources.

Proficient: Regis general discussion rubric. Student actively and thoughtfully participated in the discussion – sharing his/her repository preferences and features giving feedback to each other. Student was respectful of classmates’ points of view.
 * Assessment - Discussion 2**