Tuesday, March 1, 2011

March 3rd-Copyright

In class we discussed copyright and plagerism.  We talked about what it is, different examples of it, as well as jail sentance and fines.

Learning about this definitlely gave me a scare.  I had no idea that showing a disney movie in my classroom could end up having me be sentanced to jail or have a huge fine by not filling out the proper paperwork as well as the approval needed.  It has made me re-think things that I have shown in my presentations and lessons so far. 

I am going to have to be extremely careful when I am a teacher of what I show my students.  I need to be sure that I go through the necessary and appropriate procedures to get my information that I give or show approved.  I could not believe the fine and jail sentance that is given for something so small, that I will be sure to get the right approval when the time comes.  Learning about copyright gave me the scare I need to be sure that I dont try to sneak a movie or clip without getting the authorization needed.

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