Copyright

By Donna Kearley

Video Copyright Rules

Must Meet All Four Rules:1. Must be shown in a classroom

2. Must be shown by teachers or students

3. Legally AcquiredStore BoughtOwned by a Library, School, or be a Public Library copy

4. Face-to-Face Teaching

Must be curriculum relatedMust directly tie to the lesson

at hand – I.e. Can’t show Shrek because you are studying Fairy Tales.

Entertainment/Reward Prohibited.

Regular Broadcast Channels (2-13)

Videos may be shown once in the first 10 days for instruction and once for reinforcement per class. After 45 days they must be purchased or erased.

Regular Broadcast (2-13)

Within the 45 days you may view it again for evaluation

You cannot tape the show again for school use. You must write for permission if you plan to use it every year.

Cable Cable in the Classroom magazine

gives copyright restrictions for programs on cable. They range from FREE Use to very restricted. Most programs give teachers permission to use to use the program for 1 year. You must check each title.

Print MaterialsWrite for permission:If you plan to use this material every semester/year.

To make your own anthology of copyrighted works

Before copying consumable materials.

Print CopiesStudents may not be charged for any copies made.

Employees may not be assigned to make copies of copyrighted materials.

You May Make a Single Copy

For Teacher PreparationOf a Chapter from a bookOf one Article from magazine or newspaper

Of a short story, essay, or poemOf a Graphic of any kind

Multiple CopiesOnly 1 copy per studentFor Classroom useMust meet brevity and spontaneity guidelines. See note.

Include notice of copyright

BrevityPoem or excerpt of a poem 250 words or less

10% or less than 1,000 words of prose. If the whole article is less than 2,500 then you may use the entire article.

BrevityOne chart, graphic, diagram, drawing, cartoon, or picture per book or periodical.

Picture Books - 2 pages or less

SpontaneityMust be at teacher’s request (we

can’t anticipate your requests)One per course per term (of a

book, author, story, etc.)No more than 9 total per course

per term by any author, topic, etc.

MusicEmergency Copies may be

made provided you purchase replacements

May NOT make multiple copies of a performable unit

No more than 10% of whole piece.

MusicSingle copies of a performable unit are prohibited unless it is out of print or for research.

Music may be simplified provided fundamental character is not distorted

MusicRecordings of Performance may be made to evaluate performance and retained.

Copies of sound recordings may be made for aural exercises and retained.

SoftwareSoftware in DISD is to be loaded by the Computer Tech or Technology personnel ONLY.

Any unauthorized software on your computer will be deleted.

GraphicsUse United Streaming, Power Media Plus or Digital Curriculum or Pics 4 Learning for a source of graphics.

We have a list of copyright free clip art sites available.

In ClosingLet your librarian know the

materials you need.Librarians order materials every year.

Librarians borrow material from other campuses when needed.

Librarians may have alternative materials available which will work.

Copyright FinesUp to $5000 per person per violation (all the way up the ladder from the teacher to the Superintendent)

District Fine of Up to $250,000 per violation

District PolicyBoard Policy is to obey Copyright Law.

Several districts in DFW area have been sued.

All have paid fines.

SuggestionsHave students find as much

information in books as possible before using the computer.

After students are focused on topic, then send them to the computer for additional info.