Finding Images
Digitize if:
- The image is your own creation such as a photograph or a drawing.
- The image is in public domain; for example, a “stop” sign or the “Mona Lisa.”
You need permission to digitize and/or manipulate the image if:
- The image you want to use is from a printed source (and not in public domain) such as a book or magazine.
- The image is an original photograph.
- You found the image on the internet. Much content on the internet is already infringing copyright and the fact that someone else has used an image (with or without permission) does not mean that you may also. However, you may use free clip art.
Finding digital images which are free to use:
Check out these websites for free to use images:
April 18, 2012
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
- Copyright Basics - A wonderful resource from Concordia University Libraries about Canadian copyright
- Media Awareness Network - Another terrific resource. Search their website for copyright
- 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