Copyright

• Fair Use Guidelines For Schools
• U. S. Copyright Office
• Crash Course in Copyright
• Copyright Internet Resources

Technology has provided new opportunities for teachers and students to develop
materials for face to face instruction.  Distance learning capabilities that include GSAMS,
satellite, video, and closed circuit technologies provide the opportunity to use a variety
of media to enhance the instructional process. In 1996, guidelines were developed to
assist teachers and students in observing copyright law.  These guidelines are very specific
concerning how media is used.  The guidelines were read into the Congressional record
and represent Congress’s intent for the copyright law.

Please note the following:
 * amount of media that can be used in face to face instruction
 * type of media that can be used in face to face instruction
 * time that the production can be kept and used in face to face instruction
 * use of produced materials for inservice and staff development of peers.