Hot Topic:Copyright & Ethics

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The Educator’s Guide to Copyright and Fair Use
Back by popular demand, a new version of our practical quiz by educator and multimedia guru Hall Davidson.

Net-Wise Teens: Safety, Ethics, and Innovation
Where are kids logging on, and how can we ensure responsible online behavior while still harnessing their passion for the Internet.

Copyright 101 for Educators
Presenting U.S. copyright guidelines (circa 2003)

What Do You Mean I Don’t Have the Right to Copy?
Read about cyber-ethics initiatives involving fifth and sixth grade students, and learn about kids’ perceptions of copyright and fair use. You’ll be amazed at what they have to say.

Kindergarten Copyright
You're never too young (or old) to learn about copyright.

Copyright in the Classroom: A Workshop for Educators
An educator shares her secrets to putting on a successful copyright seminar.

Talking to Students About Cyber-Ethics
Copying software without permission is stealing, essentially no different than shoplifting the program from a computer store. Here's how to help kids understand.

Web Tour: Copyright and Fair Use
Know what content is and is not okay to use in an educational setting. For answers to all your questions on the legal doctrine called "fair use," visit the following Web sites.

Preventing Digital Plagiarism
Technology has made it easier than ever for students to take credit for somebody else's work. How can educators thwart them from doing this?

The Concerned Educator’s Guide to Safety and Cyber-Ethics
A collection of perspectives, resources, and tools to help educators address safe and ethical uses of technology in schools.

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Web Watchers
Whether you're looking to block objectionable content or curb students' surfing appetites, content filters can help.

TIPS

What Constitutes Fair Use?

Who Owns What? Basic Copyright Rules

Seeking Permission for Copyrighted Materials

AUPs: More than a Signature Required

Copyright: Giving Credit

Copyrighted Characters on Web Site Pages