Did you know that whenever you write a poem or story or even a paper for your class, or a drawing or other artwork, you automatically own the copyright to it. Copyright is a form of protection given to the authors or creators of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and other intellectual works. What that means is that, as the author of the work, you alone have the right to do any of the following or to let others do any of the following:
In general, it is illegal for anyone to do any of the things listed above with a work created by you without your permission, but there are some exceptions and limitations to your rights. One major limitation is the doctrine of “Fair Use.”
Photos for Class-- age appropriate, creative commons for fair use, and with citations
Creative Commons -- definition -- yes you can share, collaborate, and find audio, images, videos, etc
Copyright and Fair use for Students
TEACH Act: Understanding it (online teaching) with the checklist and basic checklist