Copyright
Permissions
Whether you are designing a new learning resource or modifying an existing one, each time you add any material that you did not create to the resource (with certain exceptions), the new material, whether it is images, tables, emails, pdfs, etc., will require copyright clearance.
To help make sure your resource complies with our copyright standards consider the following as you are creating your resource.
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Copyright FAQs
Can I scan a photograph and use it in my resource?
Yes, if you are the owner
of the photo; however, it's good practice to ask permission if there are people in
your photo other than yourself. If you are not the owner of the photo you need permission.
Make sure to give attribution to the photographer.
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I have permission to use a web-based resource, how do I give proper credit for it?
In general, specify the url where you found the resource and give the name of the author, the date of the resource and the date it was retrieved. Also, indicate what license it has been published under. Credit may be included with the photo or listed on a separate page. Some websites require a specific format for citing resources, so make sure to check the terms of use.
Credit: Serena K, (2006-12-18). 'Let dreamers dream'. Retrieved 04-16-2007, from www.flickr.com/photos/35237098471@N01/326068609
Released under an Attribution-ShareAlike License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
Or
Credit: Serena K, (2006-12-18). 'Let dreamers dream'. Retrieved 04-16-2007
This photograph is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License
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Is permission required to insert hyperlinks that take the student from
the online course page to an external website?
Linking does not raise any copyright issues, as you are providing a pathway to the material and not copying the material at all. However, when deep linking into a site, it is etiquette or netiquette to either obtain permission or let the webmaster know. If things are moved around, you lose your links. Also it is etiquette to open the link in a new browser. Framing the site within your own site, could leave students confused about who the site belongs to.
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We are creating podcasts and putting them up on the internet. What issues should we be aware of?
Creating a podcast is similar to any other form of publishing that you may do. You should obtain permission for using any material that is not your own, such as music or video. You should always obtain the written consent of any students or other persons who appear in the podcasts.
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