Copyright & Fair Use
By Steve Katz
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Copyright & Fair Use
Some insight from Jason Ohler
http://www.jasonohler.com/publications/books.cfm
Disclaimer
• This is copyright as understood by a fellow
educator.
• When in doubt, ask your supervisor.
What is Protected?
Everything!!
©What if you don’t see it?
3 Rules of Respect
• Citation
• Permission
• Compensation
Fair-Use
http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html
Four-Factor
Fair-Use Test
Factor #1
• What is the character of the use?
Factor #2
• What is the nature of the work?
Factor #3
• How much will you use?
Factor #4
• If this use was widespread, what effect
would it have on the market?
Music,Video,Animation
• Students can use 10% or 30 seconds.
• Whichever is shorter.
Words
• Students can use 10% or 1000 words.
• Whichever is shorter.
Illustrations, Photos &
Graphics
• Students can use no more than 5 images
from one artist.
• Students can use 10% or 15 works from a
collection.
• Whichever is smaller.
Avoid the Gray Zone
• Be paranoid
Avoid the Gray Zone
• Use the 3 rules of respect
Avoid the Gray Zone
• Create your own material
• (or use your friends’ material)
Avoid the Gray Zone
• Subscribe to media services
Avoid the Gray Zone
• Use Creative Commons or free-use
materials.
My Opinion
• First choice: Create your own
• Second choice: Creative Commons or free-
use
Steve Katz
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Copyright & Fair Use for Educators