Dana's original post on http://dscobie.blogspot.com/2012/03/week-1-reading.html
Week 1 Reading Entry
One video mentioned that copyright isn’t about use, but about permission, which I think is really important to remember. It doesn’t so much matter how you used something or what your intentions were, but do you have permission to use it?
I found the Disney clips video, A Fair(y) Use Tale, very interesting. In talking about fair use, a video mentioned using just a small part, which this video obviously complies with. This really makes me think about teachers. I know many teachers show clips and videos all the time. It makes me wonder: is what a lot of us do on a regular basis actually illegal?
I think there are 2 sides to look at copyright, well maybe 3. Some people just want movies and music for free. Some people have fairly good intentions and want to use copyrighted items, maybe for educational purposes and want to see what they can get away with, and hope they don’t get caught. Another side of that are documentary filmmakers who want to prove a point or preserve history. To me, this seems like more of an unselfish point of view.
I really like the idea of creative commons. It’s a way for artists to put their work on the Internet for people to use under the conditions they set. I thought the video was very nice. It was nice to see an explanation of creative commons. We’ve used Flickr Creative Commons in previous classes in this program, but I was never completely clear what it was, exactly.
Youtube video: A Fair(y) Use Tale by Eric Faden/Media Education Foundation, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo
Youtube video: Eyes on the Fair Use of The Prize directed and produced by Jacob Caggiano, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r0pM1hJGU8
Blip.TV video: A Shared Culture produced by CreativeCommons.org, retrieved from http://blip.tv/file/1192356/
Posted by dana at 11:03 AM
DrichardsMar 31, 2012 06:19 AM
Dana, I found the video A Fair(y) Use Tale, an interesting example of fair use. The video is a perfect example of fair use and using of a small bit. I also know of teachers using videos and clips in class. I likewise have wondered if how teachers use video in class is within the limits of the law. I think a small bit of information will get the point across to students better than watching the entire video.
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
WK1 comments on Dwayne's blog
Dwayne's original post on http://edm613blog.blogspot.com/2012/03/week-1-copyright-issues.html
Week 1: Copyright Issues
Being that my degree is in the field of Communications, I have been somewhat familiar with the area of copyright. Being a teacher and also and creator of new work (videography, photography), I can see where the lines get blurry between fair use and an artist seeking compensation for their work. I remember in my undergraduate sitting through an entire semester going through copyright law and how to file copyright. It all seems like a jumbled mess now. But, Dr. Bustillos explained fair use in one of the videos so simply that anyone can understand it. I think I am quoting this right, “If you can remove the copyrighted material from your teaching and can still teach the lesson, you are not protected under fair use.” As a teacher that is trying to teach other schoolteachers when they should and should not use copyright material, I now have an exact example to give to them. I also had always looked at fair use as a legal right that I was entitled to a certain amount but after this week’s videos, really fair use is a legal defense position. As a teacher, I need to consider the effects of what I use in class and what message that it gives to my students. Being a video production teacher, I need to teach my students the proper use of fair use and the proper paths to go through to get copyright permission to use someone else’s work in their creations. I thoroughly enjoyed the documentary, “Good Copy\Bad Copy”. It reminded me of another documentary, “RIP: A Remix Manifesto”. Both of these have truly made me question my stance on copyright. I believe that if we are not careful, we will begin to see a decline in certain creative arts such as music. Copyright, which was created for the good of the industry, could become its biggest hindrance.
Cinta Image: www.sxc.hu/photo/1166547
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DrichardsMar 31, 2012 05:45 AM
Dwayne, I never had to think much about copyright until I started teaching. As a teacher I can also see where the lines get blurry with fair use and an artist’s compensation. I also think teachers need to consider what is used in their class and the message we send our students. I think teachers get caught up in the everyday activities and do not think about copyright issues that relate to their class.
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Week 1: Copyright Issues
Being that my degree is in the field of Communications, I have been somewhat familiar with the area of copyright. Being a teacher and also and creator of new work (videography, photography), I can see where the lines get blurry between fair use and an artist seeking compensation for their work. I remember in my undergraduate sitting through an entire semester going through copyright law and how to file copyright. It all seems like a jumbled mess now. But, Dr. Bustillos explained fair use in one of the videos so simply that anyone can understand it. I think I am quoting this right, “If you can remove the copyrighted material from your teaching and can still teach the lesson, you are not protected under fair use.” As a teacher that is trying to teach other schoolteachers when they should and should not use copyright material, I now have an exact example to give to them. I also had always looked at fair use as a legal right that I was entitled to a certain amount but after this week’s videos, really fair use is a legal defense position. As a teacher, I need to consider the effects of what I use in class and what message that it gives to my students. Being a video production teacher, I need to teach my students the proper use of fair use and the proper paths to go through to get copyright permission to use someone else’s work in their creations. I thoroughly enjoyed the documentary, “Good Copy\Bad Copy”. It reminded me of another documentary, “RIP: A Remix Manifesto”. Both of these have truly made me question my stance on copyright. I believe that if we are not careful, we will begin to see a decline in certain creative arts such as music. Copyright, which was created for the good of the industry, could become its biggest hindrance.
Cinta Image: www.sxc.hu/photo/1166547
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DrichardsMar 31, 2012 05:45 AM
Dwayne, I never had to think much about copyright until I started teaching. As a teacher I can also see where the lines get blurry with fair use and an artist’s compensation. I also think teachers need to consider what is used in their class and the message we send our students. I think teachers get caught up in the everyday activities and do not think about copyright issues that relate to their class.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
WK1 Wimba
Week one wimba was very informative and helped clear up some questions that I had after reading over the assignments. Before Wimba I had completed all the required reading and had read over all the changes I needed to make to my Capstone Project. I had several questions going into Wimba and most were answered during Wimba. The CBR cheat sheet will help me when making the corrections to my Capstone Project.
I had also skimmed over the Leadership Project and Capstone Project. I have wanted to know for some time where we were going with our CBR Capstone Project and finally it is clear. I like the idea of keeping or working alive so to speak. I do have a question about Publishing or Presentation. How do we choose? Are their guidelines to follow to help decide or do we just decide which route we would like to go with Publishing or Presentation? It would be great to see our work Published or be able to present our project at a conference.
The slides with the steps for the Capstone abstract and the Leadership Project were helpful. I needed the visual to help me understand exactly how we were to write the abstract.
I had also skimmed over the Leadership Project and Capstone Project. I have wanted to know for some time where we were going with our CBR Capstone Project and finally it is clear. I like the idea of keeping or working alive so to speak. I do have a question about Publishing or Presentation. How do we choose? Are their guidelines to follow to help decide or do we just decide which route we would like to go with Publishing or Presentation? It would be great to see our work Published or be able to present our project at a conference.
The slides with the steps for the Capstone abstract and the Leadership Project were helpful. I needed the visual to help me understand exactly how we were to write the abstract.
WK1 Leadership Post: Leadership role Model
I thought about the different leaders that were evolved in my life and the different leadership styles of each. I worked in the construction field for about 20 years before starting to teaching. I came across several different types of leaders in construction. Some of the leaders I liked but most I did not care for their style. I am more of the people oriented and caring for others type leader. I can be and have been hard nosed when needed but I believe in building working relationships with people to get the maximum effort.
The leader I respect the most and would want to follow would be Jay Williams my former boss and CTAE director. His leadership style covers a wide range of qualities. He led our department through some of the most difficult and challenging economic times. He communicates to his people their worth and how good a job they are doing. He is truly caring and very supportive of his staff. His favorite saying “My office is always open stop by anytime.” His office is always open making it easy for his staff or students to stop by and talk. The last few years were the most difficult times for our school system. The staff in my department has been cut by about a third. When Mr. Williams needed to tell the hard truth he would. I know it was difficult but he withstood and embraced the changing times and led our department through the difficult days.
The school board finally saw the leadership skills that Mr. Williams had and he was promoted to principle at another of our county high schools. He will be truly missed but his leadership style has made a lasting impression. Mr. Williams is my leadership role model.
Leadership quote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/patries71/235370644/sizes/o/in/photostream/
WK1 Reading Entry
Copyright is a complex subject and a subject that so many people ignore. In Brad Templeton’s article 10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained, he covers 11 different myths people believe about copyright laws. I have heard teachers and students use some of the same myths. I am not sure if they believe them or just use them for an excuse. People believe if they buy music then they can do whatever they like with it because they own it. The same is true with the Internet, students believe it is okay to grab images and use them at anytime. The software on computers today makes it so easy for people to copy.
I know teachers use copyrighted materials for educational purposes. I believe they do not understand that it has to be in small bits. The unassigned percentage for the amount of use provides a so-called loophole. The video A Fair(y) Use Tale, provides a great example of a small bit and what a great video demonstrating the use of a small bit. I think on the educational side a small bit will get the point across to students better than providing a copy of the whole article or video.
I thought the Obama hope poster article was interesting and I would have liked to see how the court system would have ruled. Did Shepard Fairey”s Obama Hope poster meet the requirements of fair use? Would it be a parody? The definition of a parody is an imitation or a version of something that falls short of the real thing. I believe it looks like the real thing. It would have been interesting to see how the court would have ruled and if Shepard had a good defensible position. Fair use is not a right but a defensible position. Shepard could have just as easily found an image in creative commons.
10 Myths About Copyright Explained by Brad Templeton, http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html retrieved on 6/8/2009
Youtube video: A Fair(y) Use Tale by Eric Faden/Media Education Foundation, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJn_jC4FNDo retrieved on 7/18/2009
http://josephbustillos.com/m11/pages/mi-obamaposter2.html
Creative confusion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepemberton/1438687193/sizes/m/in/photostream/
Orphan photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepemberton/1438687193/sizes/m/in/photostream/
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