Thing 6

Well....that was a earful. I'm not really sure I even understood most of that information. I never really gave much thought to copyrights regarding technology usage in the classroom. I guess I thought copyrights pertained to making photocopies of textbooks and worksheets, as well as watching videos in the classroom. I also thought that everything we used in the classroom had to be bought or sited.

Until today I never even heard of Fair Use. Since I am now totally confused as to what I can and can't use I think that all teachers should become aware of the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use. It is important that teachers now what is acceptable and unacceptable. I think that anyone who used media in the classroom should be well informed in this area. I know one thing, whatever tools I do use, I will find out if it is legal.