05.21.06
Copyright Issues
Those of us who engage in website development, blogging, and podcasting need to be aware that anytime we put something before the public (which you are doing if you are connected to the Internet), copyright law may apply. The Creative Commons website has a wonderful legal brief on podcasting that is both understandable and straightforward. It is a must-read if you are podcasting, blogging, or putting any form of content before the public. As educators, we often immerse ourselves so much in “fair use” in the classroom, that we don’t realize that when we do things outside the classroom, the same rules may not be applicable. I highly recommend that everyone read this brief, whether you are podcasting or not. It’s a great primer on copyright law and the Internet.
