When you create something, you automatically own the copyright to it. Copyright protects creative works from being copied without permission. While some resources online are free to use, such as public domain or Creative Commons works, it's important to only use content if you have the creator's permission. Always be careful searching online and only use resources that are appropriate for your needs and copyright status.

1. Be Copyright Cool
Kay Cantwell
Education Officer: Digital Learning ResourceLink
kcantwell@bne.catholic.edu.au
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by www.Photobotos.com:
http://flickr.com/photos/47000103@N05/8161295976/

2. What is copyright?
When you create
something you own it.
Copyright is the law that
protects your work.
It means you have
rights to protect your
work if people try to
copy it.
cc licensed ( BY SA ) flickr photo by liako:
http://flickr.com/photos/liako/3700283914/

3. When you create something...
you are the copyright holder.
You don't need to put a copyright symbol on
your work. It is automatically copyrighted to
you.
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Horia Varlan:
http://flickr.com/photos/horiavarlan/4273272605/

4. If you don't know, assume it is
copyrighted!
Someone owns that work!
Just because it is online doesn't mean it's
free to use!
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by whatleydude:
http://flickr.com/photos/whatleydude/424353601
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5. Copyright is about creativity
People protect their work because they
make a living from it;
Rather than take someone else's work,
why not create your own?
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Dell's Official Flickr Page:
http://flickr.com/photos/dellphotos/3385404270/

6. On an iPad...
It's easy to copy images and download
music to add to your creations.
Make sure you know that you have permission
to use it!
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Matt Stratton:
http://flickr.com/photos/mugsy/542456024/

7. So where can you find images
or music that you can use?
Lots of places!
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by steren.giannini: http://flickr.com/photos/steren/2732488224/

8. You can use
Creative Commons stuff
Public Domain stuff & Free for Educational Use s
Check out
some of these
fabulous links!
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Mr Thinktank:
http://flickr.com/photos/tahini/5810915356/

9. But remember!
Stay safe when searching
online for images, music
and other digital resources.
Know what to do if you come
across something
inappropriate.
Always make sure you have
permission before you use
another's work.
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by david_shankbone:
http://flickr.com/photos/shankbone/3022864843/

10. But remember!
Stay safe when searching
online for images, music
and other digital resources.
Know what to do if you come
across something
inappropriate.
Always make sure you have
permission before you use
another's work.
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by david_shankbone:
http://flickr.com/photos/shankbone/3022864843/