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Copyright for Educators & Librarians
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by Duke University
  • Offered by

About

Fear and uncertainty about copyright law often plagues educators and sometimes prevents creative teaching. This course is a professional development opportunity designed to provide a basic introduction to US copyright law and to empower teachers and librarians at all grade levels. Course participants will discover that the law is designed to help educators and librarians.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • About The Course

3 Readings

  • Course Overview
  • Course Copyright Info
  • About Us

Lesson 1: History of Copyright

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • History of Copyright

3 Videos

  • What is Copyright
  • The Roots of Anglo-American Copyright
  • Copyright Moves Across the Pond

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for The History of Copyright

Lesson 2: A Limited Monopoly

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A Limited Monopoly

3 Videos

  • Ways the Monopoly is Limited
  • How Copyright Happens
  • Framework for Analysis

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for A Limited Monopoly

Lesson 3: Authorship

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Authorship

3 Videos

  • Authorship, Part 1
  • Authorship, Part 2
  • Authorship, Part 3

Supplemental Reading, Module 2

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for "A Framework for Thinking about Copyright" Module

Lesson 1: Owning Copyright

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Owning Copyright

3 Videos

  • You Own Copyright
  • Students Own Copyright Too
  • Work Made for Hire and Teachers

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for Owning Copyright

Lesson 2: Limitations on Ownership

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Limitations on Ownership

5 Videos

  • First Sale, Part 1
  • First Sale, Part 2
  • First Sale, Part 3
  • Public Domain
  • Idea/Expression Dichotomy

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for Limitations on Ownership

Supplemental Reading, Module 3

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for the "Owning Rights" Module

Lesson 1: Educational Performances

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Educational Performances

2 Videos

  • In Class Performances
  • The TEACH Act - Online Performances

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for Educational Performances

Lesson 2: An Exception for Libraries

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • An Exception for Libraries

3 Videos

  • A Library Exception, Part 1
  • A Library Exception, Part 2
  • A Library Exception, Part 3

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for An Exception for Libraries

Lesson 3: Framework Review

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Framework Review

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for a Framework Review

Lesson 4: Licensing and Permission

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Licensing and Permission

2 Videos

  • Licenses and the Creative Commons
  • Asking for Permission

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for Licensing and Permission

Supplemental Reading, Module 4

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for "Specific Exceptions for Teachers and Librarians"

Lesson 1: Introducing Fair Use

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Place of Fair Use, Part 1
  • Place of Fair Use, Part 2
  • Using Fair Use - The Four Factors

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for Introducing Fair Use

Lesson 2: Transformation

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Transformative Fair Use, Part 1
  • Transformative Fair Use, Part 2
  • Transformative Fair Use, Part 3

2 Readings

  • Summary of Appellate Rulings
  • Essential Reading for Transformative Fair Use

Lesson 3: Applying Fair Use

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Applying Fair Use, Part 1
  • Applying Fair Use, Part 2
  • Applying Fair Use, Part 3

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for Applying Fair Use

Lesson 4: The International Picture

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • The International Implications, Part 1
  • The International Implications, Part 2
  • The International Implications, Part 3

1 Readings

  • Essential Reading for The International Picture

Supplemental Reading, Module 5

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Supplemental Reading for Understanding and Using Fair Use

Concluding Problem Exercise

    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Final Quiz #1: About Copyright
  • Final Quiz #2: Issues Related to Teaching a Class
  • Final Quiz #3: Making and Reusing Student-made Films

1 Readings

  • Final Scenario Document

Bonus Materials

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Enrichment

Auto Summary

"Copyright for Educators & Librarians" is a foundational course focused on empowering teachers and librarians with a basic understanding of US copyright law. Offered by Coursera in the Personal Development domain, it addresses common fears and uncertainties, promoting creative teaching. Suitable for all grade levels, the course spans 840 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options.

Kevin Smith, M.L.S., J.D.
Instructors

Kevin Smith, M.L.S., J.D.

Lisa A. Macklin, J.D.,M.L.S.
Instructors

Lisa A. Macklin, J.D.,M.L.S.

Anne Gilliland, JD, MLS
Instructors

Anne Gilliland, JD, MLS