Students in Grade 6 learned a lot about copyright and fair use during this term. They have created collaborative videos in which they advertise a local fundraising event. In this video, they have to research facts about their fundraising cause from a reliable website, cite their sources properly, and use images and video clips that they have permission to use through the Creative Commons website (found at search.creativecommons.org). Our students should be proud of their hard work on this project! You may view a sample fundraiser commercial video below.
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The internet is filled with people's creative work, whether it be photos, videos, drawings, or written work. However, what exactly are we allowed to do with the vast array of creative work that is available on the Internet? For example, can you take a photo or clipart from Google Images and sell it onto a t-shirt or coffee mug without breaking copyright laws?
Copyright and Creative Commons help to make clear to students what their rights are as a creator and what their responsibilities are as a digital citizen. In this project, students will be learning about the difference between copyright and Creative Commons. They will create a video teaching how to do a Creative Commons search and embed it within a slideshow presentation. Students will also create a legally modified version of a photograph as well as find an image that they can legally sell on products such as T-shirts, posters, mugs, etc. Finally, students will write a conclusion on why understanding copyright and Creative Commons is important for anyone who wants to use other people's content on the internet for their own use. You may view a project created by two of last year's 6th graders below. (Note: You can pause the presentation and click on links that are embedded in the presentation).
Have you ever wondered what you can and can't legally do with content on the internet? For example, can you take a picture from Google Images and sell it onto a t-shirt without running into legal troubles?
Copyright and Creative Commons help to make clear to students what their rights are as a creator and what their responsibilities are as a digital citizen. In this project, students will be learning about the difference between copyright and Creative Commons. They will create a video teaching how to do a Creative Commons search and embed it within a slideshow presentation. Students will also create a legally modified version of a photograph as well as find an image that they can legally sell on products such as T-shirts, posters, mugs, etc. You may view a sample of the project below. (Note: You will need to click on the presentation to advance slides and animations). |
AuthorMy name is Erin Foley, and I have a passion for reading, technology and helping students learn! In addition to operating the HMS Library/Media Center, I also teach Grades 5-8 Digital Literacy. Archives
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