Copyright and Censorship
 Many lessons on the web today use pointers to other sources of
information. What can and cannot be done without violating
copyright laws? Many sites house objectionable materials which
can cause legal problems for your school.Lesson Objectives - To discuss copyright and intellectual property rights issues. - To prepare to respond to key issues mentors are likely to be asked to address, particularly student access to objectionable materials. Copyrights If you create an online course and wish to be able to sell your creative work, you need to know how to copyright your material. Local Sustainability and Obscene Materials on the Internet How to create an authorized user policy that deals with the presence of objectionable materials on the Internet. School and Community Network Partnerships School and community networking interests have much in common and these synergies need to be identified and strengthened. Monitoring Important National Telecommunications Legislation Important telecommunications legislation is being debated that may severely compromise your right to access information, the privacy of your personal information and your students personal information. Activity Skill Builders CHECKLIST I CAN - Locate information to help my administrators and community better understand the issues and potential solutions regarding school use of the Internet.    |