The document discusses laws around using pictures from the internet in school projects. It explains that pictures can be used if the user owns the picture, has permission from the copyright owner, the picture is in the public domain, or for educational "fair use" purposes like using a small portion of the photo in a class project without making money. It stresses the importance of giving photo credits with the photographer's name, date, and original source when using others' work and recommends using Creative Commons licenses to share one's own work legally.

1. Laws for Using Pictures on the Computer Preparing 1 st Graders for image use online

2. How do I know if I am allowed to use the picture? You can copy and use pictures if: * You are the owner of the picture. *The copyright owner gives your permission. *The picture is public domain, meaning no one owns it. *The picture is “fair use”, meaning I can use it a little without permission.

3. How do I know it is “fair use”? * If it is for class only. * If I am only using a little of the photographers work. * If I only use the photo once. * If I am not making money from someone else work.

4. It is important to give credit where credit is due! If it is not your picture, let us know. * Whose picture is it? Doe, Jon (Last Name, First Name) * When was the picture made or taken? Date: May 2, 1998 * Where did the picture come from? Website: coolpictures.com

5. Share Your Creation! http://creativecommons.org/ If you want to share with other so they can keep creating think Creative Commons! * Let people know what you want to be kept yours * Let them know what they can use of yours.