Discussion Blog
When considering copyrights and the fair use rules; it is considered respectful to use caution when contemplating the use of another’s work since the copyright of an author’s work is for the sole purpose to protect the owner against others using their work inappropriately, and/or for possible economic gain. Of course, as opposed to the strict rules involving copyright infringement; it is also important to respect the fair use rules as these rules include certain provisions which can be crossed by a thin line; especially by educators. Accordingly, it is important to respect the rights and rules associated with such legalities, because one could suffer consequences such as monetary fines, and jail time in some cases. Therefore, it would be beneficial to teach students about copyright infringement by allowing the students to have a hand on experience with the use of physical props detailing copyrighted material whether it is on the internet, or for personal use. Accordingly, the teacher could ask the student to make a list or create multiple choice questions which detail which works of art are copyright material, and how and when they can be used.
Moreover, online safety can be described as the prevention of online predators, which can be a threat to the classroom by using the internet to stalk a user with harmful intentions, or to use a person’s information for identity theft which affects both the teacher and the student. On the other hand, cyber bulling is the act of one using the internet to humiliate or harm someone which is the opposite of a personal bully who can use verbal or physical threats in person. In essence, Cyber bulling is meant for the intention of hurting someone’s pride and integrity. Therefore, educators could protect students from online predators by installing software which would filter certain websites such as chat rooms, and so forth. In addition, a teacher could be protected by online predators by limiting the amount of detail, and information put in a system, and making sure that the websites he/she uses are protected from tampering. In addition, it would suffice to monitor who has access to the school’s internet services.
Furthermore, I found this week’s activities to be hands on and informative to say the least. To illustrate, I would have never known that one had any provisions when concerning copyrighted works. However, I now know what these provisions are which will help me in the future as an educator. For instance, I know now that such works can only be used by semester, and is not to exceed that semester unless permission is received. Overall, I learned that there is a thin line between copyright provisions and infringement, and it would be beneficial for everyone to monitor their use of copyrighted work in the future.
