Copyright+Issues

__**Copyright Issues**__ __**Definition:**__
 * Copyright is the right to use original work or products created by someone else.
 * Author has the right to edit, adapt, reproduce, or distribute as they see fit.
 * __Facts:__**
 * In 1974 the Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) verified that a software authors original creation was copyrightable.
 * In 1980 the Copyright Act declared that computer software had the same rights to copyright protection that literary works enjoyed.
 * As of March 1, 1989 anything originally created is assumed to be copyrighted.
 * In October 28, 1998 the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) criminalizes copyright infringement.
 * Any ebooks or youtube videos are for individual use only.
 * Many sites terms of use supersede copyrights.
 * Some works are copyrighted even if it is not noted.
 * Piracy is the unauthorized duplication or use of computer software.
 * Names, titles, slogans, or logos are not copyrighted, but trademarked.

__**Fair Use in the Classroom:**__
 * Teachers have to make students aware of copyright laws.
 * [|Interactive Tutorial on Copyright Issues]
 * Both educators and students need to be aware of activities that risk copyright infringement.
 * Teachers need to develop strategies to minimize the risk of copyright infringement.
 * [|Teacher Resource Page]
 * Districts need to have a web sites infringement link that states copyright laws and concerns.
 * Students, as creators, enjoy the same protection as other authors.
 * Teachers can show real world examples to show the importance of copyright laws.
 * Schools can copy and use small parts of works, but nothing from an anthology.
 * Whole chapters from books can not be copied or reused.
 * You can not hinder the sale of an entire work by mass copying.
 * Specific items can not be used over and over year after year.
 * Any materials obtained under fair use can not be used for profit.
 * If you are using movies or songs, you can not use more than 10% of the work.
 * There are many permitted uses for portions or all of copyrighted materials for the classroom.
 * [|Classroom Copyright Chart]
 * [|CopyRight Chart-Free To Use and Pass On]

__**Copyright Rules related to Software Types**__
 * Commercial Software
 * __Perpetual Use__- One time fee for single machine application. ex. Microsoft Office
 * __Annual Renta__l- Annual payment required or termination of software will occur. ex. Norton Anti-virus
 * __Shareware__- Software is available limited time period for free. ex. tbd
 * __Freeware__- Free unlimited access with some license restrictions.
 * __Free Software__- Open access with modifications and little to no restrictions.