Please keep in mind as you are creating web and wiki pages that
photos, images, graphics, etc. need to be your own or acquired from
sources that are clearly stated to be "public domain" and available for
free use.
"Fair Use" is allowed for internet content as it pertains to use in the classroom. It does not extend to publication on the internet. If you intend to use photos, images or graphics from the web which are not "public domain" you must contact the owner for permission. If permission is granted you must note the permission on your web/wiki page and forward a copy of the approval to the CCSD 46 webmaster.
The chart below shows what rights are allowed for web and certain media usage under the copyright law and copyright guidelines of the United States. For more information on copyright and fair use including information on printed materials, television, films, etc., please visit http://www.mediafestival.org/copyrightchart.html.
| INTERNET | WHAT YOU CAN DO | SOURCE | THE FINE PRINT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connections World Wide Web |
Images may be downloaded for student projects. Sound files may be downloaded for use in projects (see portion restrictions below) |
Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia & DMCA | Images may not be reposted onto the Internet without permission. Sound or music files may not be copied and posted on the Internet without permission. |
| MUSIC | WHAT YOU CAN DO | SOURCE | SOURCE |
| Music for integration into multimedia/video projects | Up to 10% of a copyrighted musical composition may be reproduced, performed and displayed as part of a multimedia program produced by an educator or student for educational purposes. | Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia | Some authorities site a maximum length of 30 seconds. (www.indiana.edu), some do not mention a maximum (Tina Ivany, UCSD, 12/08/95). See below. |
| VIDEO - Video Projects | WHAT YOU CAN DO | SOURCE | THE FINE PRINT |
| Videotapes DVD QuickTime Movies Encyclopedias (CD ROM) |
Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted works in their academic multimedia" | Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia | The material must be legitimately acquired (a legal copy, not bootleg or home recording). |
| VIDEO - Multimedia Projects | WHAT YOU CAN DO | SOURCE | THE FINE PRINT |
| Videotapes DVD QuickTime Movies Encyclopedias (CD ROM) |
Students "may use portions of lawfully acquired copyrighted works in their academic multimedia", defined as 10% or three minutes (whichever is less) of "motion media" | Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia | "Proper attribution and credit must be noted for all copyrighted works included in multimedia, including those prepared under fair use."Tina Ivany, UC San Diego 12/08/95 |
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