Wk 1 Reading: Response to Dennis Dill
This post is a requirement of the MAC course in the EMDT program at Full Sail University.
Wk1 Reading: Copyright Issues Part 1: Intro to Copyright
by Dennis Dill
http://boxbreakout.blogspot.com/2011/05/wk1-reading-copyright-issues-part-1.html?showComment=1304786041103#c785433102364013829
Copyright is a perplexing topic because at first glance it appears to be black and white, but in reality there are so many shades of gray in copyright law that I am surprised that every person is not hauled off to jail for a copyright violation. In a traditional learning environment most teachers worry about plagiarism, that is, students copying the work of someone else and calling it their own in a written document. However, as we progress into the 21st century written work is not the only work we need to worry about when it comes to plagiarism or copyright violation.
What a teacher uses in class or students turn in as an assignment copyright plays a major issue, especially when using multimedia. The use of YouTube can be a great tool, but how do we know we are safe from copyright violation. Just because some one places a movie clip on YouTube does not mean we are free use it at will. What about the playing of music? If we are playing music at a basketball game with paid attendance is this the same as playing music for our class who does not pay to be there. Would this answer be the same if the school was a private school in which students paid to attend?
All of these issues need to be understood to ensure that teachers and students do not violate copyright laws. Although, we could throw cation to the wind and run the risk of being sued for $250,000.00 and up to five years in jail...no...I think I will adhere to copyright laws.
What a teacher uses in class or students turn in as an assignment copyright plays a major issue, especially when using multimedia. The use of YouTube can be a great tool, but how do we know we are safe from copyright violation. Just because some one places a movie clip on YouTube does not mean we are free use it at will. What about the playing of music? If we are playing music at a basketball game with paid attendance is this the same as playing music for our class who does not pay to be there. Would this answer be the same if the school was a private school in which students paid to attend?
All of these issues need to be understood to ensure that teachers and students do not violate copyright laws. Although, we could throw cation to the wind and run the risk of being sued for $250,000.00 and up to five years in jail...no...I think I will adhere to copyright laws.
1 comments:
I agree with you that copyright violations happen quite frequently, even ignorantly, in some cases. The focus of teaching regarding copyright laws is on written work as you mention, but from watching the videos in this assignment, it is rather obvious that it extends much further. I would imagine that this is taught minimally because of the lack of understanding and knowledge regarding the subject. This should propel us to promote and encourage teachers to seek out the copyright laws regarding other medias and educate their students about the consequences and proper use.
I agree with you the consequences are far too great. I too think I will adhere to the laws.