#205 – Copyright

Tech Talk For Teachers August 1, 2023 9 min

Copyright

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In today’s episode, we’ll review the basics of copyright and important factors to evaluate when considering the use of content in your classroom.

Read a transcript of this episode.

Paul Beckermann
PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist
Podcast Host

Ways You Might Use Content in Your Classroom

  • Create it yourself.
  • Get permission.
  • Follow Creative Commons license terms.
  • Find content in the public domain.
  • Use royalty-free content.
  • Follow fair use guidelines.

Considerations for Fair Use

  • Purpose or character of use
  • Nature of the copyrighted work
  • Amount and substantiality of content used
  • Effect on potential market or value

For more information about copyright and fair use, visit the website of the U.S. Copyright Office.