11.1 Copyright
Finding and using digital resources from a variety of sources is integral to the work on an educational technologist, so a solid understanding of copyright is essential. In addition, educational technologist are often called upon to provide guidance to colleagues on copyright issues, and those in a teaching role have a responsibility to help students understand and abide by copyright laws and standards of fair use.
The Oklahoma State University Library provides a concise but thorough summary of copyright laws and fair use standards. Please see the following resources:
The Electronic Frontier Foundation provides a curriculum to assist teachers in teaching their students about copyright.
For more information on how to find usable digital material, see this guide to Creative Commons.
