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Copyright and Creative Commons Resources

Copyright and Creative Commons Resources

Copyright and Creative Commons video – Explained by Common Craft

Here are links to sites that provide teachers with important information about Canadian copyright:

• Copyright & Teaching- An excellent resource from Alberta
  • Key Questions
  • Digital Images and Copyright
  • Obtaining Permission
  • ‘Net Resources
• Copyright Basics - A wonderful resource from Concordia University Libraries about Canadian copyright
  • Fair Dealing (Canada) vs Fair Use (U.S.)
  • Canada – U.S. Copyright Comparision
  • Sound Recordings
  • Still Images
• Media Awareness Network - Another terrific resource. Search their website for copyright
  • Canadian Copyright Act: Overview
  • Provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act Relating to the Internet
  • Provisions for Musical Works under the Canadian Copyright Act
  • Classroom Provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act
• Creative Commons Canada – An organization promoting fair use license of digital artworks. Find about their news, license information. etc.
• Creative Commons - A nonprofit organization that increases sharing and improves collaboration.
  • About Creative Commons – A great short video about CC
  • Licences – Describes each of the six main licenses offered, along with their accompanying symbols
  • Find – Find licensed works you can share, remix, or reuse. This page offers a convenient access to search services, such as Google and Flickr, to find CC images.

April 16, 2012