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Copyright Law & Ethical Issues Presentation
Grade Level: 11
Subject: Interactive Multimedia
Prepared by: Josh Simmons
Overview and Purpose:We have been learning about copyright laws
and how to seek formal permission to
use copyrighted work. In this presentation, students will show a
comprehension ofcopyright law and the implications of violating
federal and state laws in multimedia
and digital publishing.
Tennessee Educational Standards
2.1 Demonstrate work ethics that include integrity, honesty,
loyalty, andperseverance that meet industry standards.
2.2 Research benefits and consequences resulting from the
practice of businessethics.
2.3 Comprehend copyright laws and their applications to text,
visual art, design,music, and photography.
2.4 Research legal responsibilities associated with the use of
the Internet as
required by federal and state government agencies.
Objectives:At the end of the lesson, the students will be able
to:
Explain the difference between copyrighted work and
non-copyrighted work. Give examples of copyright free media. Use an
internet search to find copyrighted media and contact information
for
copyright holder.
Interpret federal and state law and determine implications of
breaking each. Design a presentation on legal issues and ethical
issues obtaining to copied
media, plagiarism and gaining permission.
Obtain formal permission to use work or media in
presentation.
Materials Needed:
iPad Prezi or Keynote app Apple TV (provided in classroom)
Other Resources:(websites, videos, books, etc.)
Copyright laws & copyright holder
informationhttp://www.copyright.gov/
Student Press Law
Centerhttp://www.splc.org/knowyourrights/legalresearch.asp?maincat=6
http://www.copyright.gov/http://www.copyright.gov/http://www.splc.org/knowyourrights/legalresearch.asp?maincat=6http://www.splc.org/knowyourrights/legalresearch.asp?maincat=6http://www.splc.org/knowyourrights/legalresearch.asp?maincat=6http://www.copyright.gov/
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Information:
Give and/or demonstration necessary information
1. The students will already be familiar with the iPad, as they
have been used allsemester.
2. The students will need an overview demonstration of Prezi and
Keynote.3. The students should already have a working knowledge of
copyright laws and
be familiar enough to apply general plagiarism and fair use
guidelines to anymedia or work of art.
Verification:
Steps to check for student understanding
1. Students will be quizzed verbally about copyright laws and
ethical issues.2. Students will demonstrate the proper way to
obtain permission to use a
copyrighted work.
3. Students will give examples of correct and incorrect citation
to avoidplagiarism.4. Students will describe ethical behavior where
it applies to copyright law.
Activity:
Students will have 1 week of class time to use their personal
iPad and createa presentation using Prezi or Keynote. Students will
research a subject forpresentation and work within federal and
state copyright laws ensure the
presentation is ethically and legally within the bounds of
copyright law. Students willobtain permission from at least one
copyright holder to use photographs, videos,quotations, music and
visual art within the presentation. Students must also
providecorrect citation and copyright verification for each. On
Friday during the class period,
students will give their presentation from their respective
iPads via the Apple TVconnected to the classroom projector. The
student presentations should last no morethan 5 minutes each,
giving time for all 17 students to present during the 90 minute
class.
Notes
Students should be familiar with iPad technology and how to log
into AppleTV, asboth are routine in class. Students will be
reminded on Thursday that thepresentation is due in the next class
period, Friday. I will provide a short lecture each
day prior to work time. The lecture will give overview at
copyright law and
plagiarism.
