What: This week we learned about the history of the different copy write laws and how they influence us today. We also learned about a great site called Creative Commons. From this site we can copy write our own projects plus we have access to lots of material that is legal for us to use.
So What: As I am working on my digital story and other projects for school, I am excited to become more familiar with Creative Commons. I have always tried to be careful with copy write laws but I am sure that I may have broken some on accident. This easy to use site will help me stay within the limits of the law. I also need to talk to my children about the things I have learned about copy write. I especially need to talk to my older children who are constantly using the computer for projects at school. We don’t want them developing bad habits now and thinking it’s ok to use just any old thing they find.
Now What: I think it will be a lot of fun to use Creative Commons in the classroom. The popularity of YouTube just proves how much children love to publish their creations. This will give them away to copy write their own projects and take ownership of their work. Who knows, some day I may decide to write children books. Now I know of a way to protect my work from the beginning.
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