It is very easy to find images, songs and information on the internet
But... just because you can see it, doesn't mean that it is yours to take.
I can walk into a shop and see something I like, but just because I can see it, doesn't mean I am allowed to pick it up and take it home with me.
I can walk into a shop and see something I like, but just because I can see it, doesn't mean I am allowed to pick it up and take it home with me.
By default, anything that is created and shared is protected by copyright laws...
This means that you can't simply "copy and paste" anything you find without getting the express permission from the copyright owner (the original creator of the text, image, music, video). Although it is very simple to copy and paste, it is not the right thing to do.
When we want to use something we find, there are things we need to do to fulfil our legal, moral and ethical obligations
- Who owns the work?
- Has the author given me permission to use their work in the way that I want?
- If I am allowed to use it, where can I find out who owns it, the title of the work and the source?
A spectrum of rights
Things we can use...
Not everything on the internet is "fair game". By default, a creative work (such as an image, song, video or text) is automatically protected by copyright. To make it simpler for people to share, create and remix, Creative Commons licences were developed.
IMAGES
When searching for images in a Google Image search, select "Usage Rights" from the Search Tools to limit the results according to the Creative Commons licence.
(On an iPad, first force the Desktop version of Google Search to display by holding the refresh button) |
Pixabay holds a large collection of Public Domain images that are free to use. The images are generally high quality and include illustrations as well as photographs. The image needs to be downloaded for use.
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Photos for Class is a specially designed search for children. It searches the flickr images, but the images have been filtered so should be appropriate for children. When the image is downloaded, the attributions are attached, making it simple for students to give credit for the image.
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Similar to a Google Image Search, you can apply filters to the image search to display only images that have a particular licence
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Music
Purple Planet has a collection of instrumental tracks that can be used as backing tracks for student projects. They are organised into moods to make finding a suitable soundtrack easier for students. Students need to include an attribution and link back to the site when using a soundtrack.
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CC Mixter holds a collection of musical works shared under Creative Commons licences. There are samples, instrumental loops and a cappella tracks. digCCmixter contains a collection of soundtracks for use in podcasts and video games.
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Copyright and Creative Commons Learning Resources
When attributing, include:
Title
Author
Source
Licence
for the work
Your Task:
- Locate an image on the web that you have permission to use.
- Copy or download the image and embed it into a presentation slide in Canva, Keynote, PowerPoint or other software of your choice.
- Add a slogan or headline about Creative Commons to the image.
- Attach the required attribution and license to your work.
- Share your work with others