The document provides an overview of copyright law, emphasizing its protection of original works and the ownership rights of authors. It discusses the TEACH Act, which grants educators specific rights beyond fair use, and outlines the concept of fair use with a four-factor test. Additionally, it highlights the importance of obtaining permissions for using copyrighted material and provides resources for further information.

1. Copyright…What
everyone should know
Presented by: Jamie Serna EDTC6329

2. What is copyright?
 “Copyrightis a form of protection
grounded in the U.S. Constitution and
granted by law for original works of
authorship fixed in a tangible medium of
expression. Copyright covers both
published and unpublished works.”

3. So, what does that
mean?
It means that one is not allowed to
copy any published materials like
books, music, games, images,
software etc.

4. Who Owns what?
 The author usually owns what is written, posted or
recorded unless someone else is hired to conduct and
report the information through different media outlets.
 Ownership can be complicated. Some categories of works
that used to be distinct and about which there were few
issues of ownership may now be merged into a single
work.

5. What is the TEACH Act?…
 TEACH Act is a copyright law that provides educators
with a separate set of rights in addition to fair use, to
display and perform other’s works in the classroom and
can apply to any work not limiting it to any medium.
 Basically it opens doors to the education field to enable
the use of whatever is needed to engage and enlighten
the students as needed.

6. What is fair use?
 Fair use is a policy that gives you the opportunity to
protect yourself against copyright lawsuits.
 There are questions/ factors to assess prior to using
work that one wishes to use in their own
presentations, writing or internet use.
 Are we using others’ material fairly? Let’s find out!

7. Four Factor Fair Use Test
 1. What is the character of the use?
 2. What is the nature of the work to be used?
 3. How much of the work will be used?
 4. What effects would this use have on the market for
the original or for permissions on the use were
widespread?

8. Why is “ownership”
important?
 Knowing who owns a specific media is important so that
one does not copy or use it without giving credit where
credit is due.
 Research must be conducted to make sure all is clear
and well prior to usage.

9. What permissions are
necessary?
 Permission to utilize any work that one wants to “borrow” is
crucial. For starters, one must pass a few difficult tasks in
order to assure they acquire the correct clearance.
 For example; If the work is part of a book or a journal
article, check the Copyright Clearance Center ("CCC") first.
This site will usually yield the results of the copyrighted
material you wish to use. Along side this site, there are many
others that will offer the same information as to the materials
posted.

10. Getting Permission
 Contact the owner
 Several online methods/organizations
 Confirm the authority
 Get it written down (documentation is key)
 Keep good records
 Still liable

11. Need to know more?
 Feelfree to visit
http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/copypol2.html
for more in depth information on the use of
copyright, the laws and what YOU should know!

12. References
 Harper, Georgia K. Retrieved September 1, 2012 from:
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-general.html
 Harper, Georgia K. Retrieved September
1,http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/flowofcopyright.html
 Harper, Georgia K. Retrieved September 1, 2012 from:
http://copyright.lib.utexas.edu/teachact.html