Most of the information online is copyrighted, however educators has some liberty in using materials for educational and non-profit purposes. But there are some instances in which using materials online is prohibited. In traditional copyright, work cannot be duplicated or changed without the permission of the creator.
4 Points of Fair Use
The four points of fair use is:Use a small amount of the workRework the work and use it in a different wayUse it for non-profit purposesAdd new meaning to the workThe work must be used for:School Assignments and Educational PurposesNews ReportingCommenting or Criticizing Comedy or Parady
The four points of fair use is:
Use a small amount of the work
Rework the work and use it in a different way
Use it for non-profit purposes
Add new meaning to the work
The work must be used for:
School Assignments and Educational Purposes
News Reporting
Commenting or Criticizing
Comedy or Parady
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Creative commons is utilized by owners of online content to give participants permission to use their work.
Public Domain refers to creative materials that are not protected by intellectual property laws such as copyright, trademark, or patent laws. Everyone can use a public domain work without getting permission, but no one can own it.
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