In today’s technologically advanced world, people have the ability to access a wide range of pictures, music, and video clips - amongst many other tangible pieces of work, all of which are protected by copyright. I learned through my research that just the act alone of actually creating the work enables the copyright, and it’s not something that you have to go to acquire. Hence, if I created something, I am the only one who has the right to it. Because of the power of sharing and the growing necessity to allow individuals to access the abundant amount resources out there, an organization called Creative Commons was created. This organization allows authors to give others the right to share or use their work in varying degrees and aims to maximizing innovation.
I believe the most important concept to teach students about copyright is recognizing the value of each individual's work and being aware of the ways that you can infringe on that copyright. Giving students the tools and knowledge to accurately give credit to original authors of work, i.e.: proper citation and documentation, is a critical lesson that will be beneficial throughout their whole life.
I believe the most important concept to teach students about copyright is recognizing the value of each individual's work and being aware of the ways that you can infringe on that copyright. Giving students the tools and knowledge to accurately give credit to original authors of work, i.e.: proper citation and documentation, is a critical lesson that will be beneficial throughout their whole life.
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San José Library. (2009, August 29). Three girls using the computer at the grand opening [Online image]. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/1gkOpYa
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| Ribeiro, L. (2008, June 30). Children at school [Online image]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/lupuca/8720604364 |
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