As an online instructor or teacher of a blended classroom, teachers my use Fair Use to legally obtain resources for the class. Having a working knowlege of Fair Use helps teacher understand what resources are available on the internet, permissible for instructional purposes. The TEACH Act is an extension of the guidelines to use and display resources for online teaching, which affords many digital technologies for the online teacher and learner. Together with Fair Use, the TEACH Act is extremely helpful for educators as long as they adhere to certain guidelines. Doing so allows teachers to be exempted from certain copyright laws if the resources are used for instructional purposes. Additionally, it equips online instructors with knowledge regarding resources that they may and may not use.
Knowing about these policies has changed my approach to finding reliable content for my students by making me aware and check that I am supplying and displaying appropriate materials. It is important to model the proper use for students.
Adhering to Fair Use and the TEACH Act will prevent teachers from violating copyright laws. There are several guidelines that online instructors should follow when using and displaying resources. A checklist is found here: www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/copyright/FairUseChecklist.pdf
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