EDU 216

Copyright, Fair Use, and Common Domain

Trifold Brochure

This assignment will reinforce knowledge and application of copyright, fair use, and common domain laws and guidelines for the educational setting. You will create a professional trifold brochure that defines and gives examples of applying copyright, fair use, and public domain in the educational setting.

You will also evaluate a classmate's brochure for a separate discussion grade.

This assignment fulfills:

• Student Learning Outcome 1: You will have researched current issues in birth-grade 12 education.
• Student Learning Outcome 3: You will have explained the role of the federal government in public and private education.

Directions: Create a professional trifold brochure designed to educate or remind fellow educators about the laws concerning copyright, fair use, and public domain. The brochure should share the basics and provide at least one professional resource where readers can go to get further information.

Readings and Resources (click on link to view):

• Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers https://drive.google.com/file/d/14fqfMN-rI3W1ZZFc0Ewp_xdJa59A5atY/view?usp=sharing

The Educator's Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons https://www.theedublogger.com/copyright-fair-use-and-creative-commons/

• Copyright Basics for Teachers https://youtu.be/-9H6Ksp36q0
• Article: Digital Citizenship: Copyright for Teachers https://www.auburn.edu/citizenship/copyright_for_teachers.html

Brochure Requirements:

• one-page trifold brochure
• include color graphics
• have a professional appearance
• utilize college-level writing and include professional vocabulary
• include general information about copyright, fair use, and public domain.
• include at least one resource for additional information
• Works Cited (in MLA format)

Grading Criteria

• Use of color graphics (up to 10 points)
• Professional appearance (up to 10 points)
• College-level writing (up to 10 points)
• Information on copyright (up to 20 points)
• Information on fair use (up to 20 points)
• Information on public domain (up to 20 points)
• Resource for additional information (up to 10 points