Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Information Technology
Session Title: Copyright
Lesson Duration: 300 minutes
[Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor]
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to explain basic copyright laws.
Specific Objectives:
The student will be able to
• Identify works that can receive a copyright
• Identify works that cannot receive a copyright
• Identify requirements for a work to receive a copyright
• Identify how long a copyright will last
• Identify the rights a copyright gives to the creator of a work
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.272 Principles of Information Technology
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and
successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to
(C) employ effective reading and writing skills;
(D) employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skill;
(H) demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of
information
technology;
(3) The student uses emerging technologies to exchang information. The student is expected to
(E) demonstrate ability to effectively test acquired information from the Internet for accuracy,
relevance, and
validity;
(H) demonstrate ethical use of Internet and online resources, including citation of source;
(5) The student demonstrates knowledge of the different software associated with information
systems. The student is expected to
(H) identify appropriate use of application software;
(10) The student applies presentation management technology. The student is expected to
(B) create, save, edit, and produce presentations with appropriate handouts and speaker notes:
(C) create a non-linear presentation incorporating links, hyperlinks, audio, and graphics.
(12) The student understands and demonstrates legal and ethical procedures as they apply to the use
of information technology. The student is expected to
(A) demonstrate ethical use of online resources,
(B) adhere to copyright rules and regulations,
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
1
(C) differentiate between copyright and trademarks,
(D) explain the concept of intellectual property,
(E) examine the consequences of plagiarism.
Instructor/Trainer
References:
1. http://www.copyright.gov/ U.S.Government Web site
2. http://www.betanews.com/article/Is_the_latest_YouTube_court_ruling_really_a_privacy_concern/1
215103870 U.S. District Court for Southern New York ruling in favor of Viacom against Google and
YouTube
3. http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.html Copyright basics - What is Copyright?
4. http://fairuse.stanford.edu/ Stanford University information and links
5. http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html Myths about copyright explained
6. http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf Digital Millennium Copyright Act
7. http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/iclp/dmca1.htm Digital Millennium Copyright Act overview
8. http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/IntellectualProperty/copypol2.htm UT Fair Use policies
9. http://www.grad.uni.edu/ip/copyright_vocabulary.asp Copyright Vocabulary
10. http://www.law.duke.edu/journals/dltr/articles/2001dltr0018.html Phonorecords information
11. http://sciencecommons.org/about/ Science Commons license
12. http://home.earthlink.net/~cnew/research.htm#Fair%20Use%20Matrix%20for%20Teachers
Copyright info for educational purposes & Fair use for teachers chart
13. http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/s505.pdf Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (aka the
“Mickey Mouse Copyright Law”)
14. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Creative Commons License
15. http://www.plagiarism.org/ Definition of “Plagiarism”
16. http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/eval.html Web site evaluation criteria
17. Workshop on “Copyright in the Digital Library Environment”, by Gretchen McCord Hoffmann,
hosted by the Arlington Independent School District on July 23, 2008
Instructional Aids:
• Copyright Story
• Copyright Presentation
• Copyright Vocabulary Presentation
• Copyright Outline Organizer
• Copyright Vocabulary Organizer
• Copyright Assignment
• Copyright Assignment Rubric
• Website Validity Checklist
• Books & magazines from outside class relevant to copyright (from school library)
Materials Needed:
None
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
2
Equipment Needed:
For Instructor:
1. Computer with
a. Internet connection
b. Presentation software
2. C/D Projector & Screen
For Students
1. Pen or pencil
2. Computer with
• Internet connection
• Presentation software
3. Printer
Learner
The student must have the skills to create a presentation including graphics, animations, and
transitions.
Introduction
MI
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
Pass out copies of the Copyright Story to each student. Have them read it and
answer the two questions at the end. Ask the students how they would feel if
something like that ever happened to them. Ask them if they believe things like that
happen today. Have several students share their answers to the two questions at the
end. Then, share the answers below:
1. Brian is not correct:
A. You do not have to register a work to have copyright.
B. Sarah did not “give” Brian any rights to the poem. She only communicated
the words as an expression of her love.
C. Copyrights don’t expire until 70 years after the life of the author.
2. Sarah should seek legal action.
After that, review the objectives for this lesson.
Outline
MI
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructor Notes:
Instructors can use the Copyright Presentation,
Copyright Vocabulary Presentation, Copyright
Outline Organizer, and the Copyright Vocabulary
Organizer in conjunction with the following outline.
Use the Copyright
Vocabulary Presentation to
present the vocabulary
terms. Students will complete
the Copyright Vocabulary
Organizer.
Copyright Vocabulary:
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
3
1. Copyright (©):
A form of protection grounded in the U.S.
Constitution and granted by law for original
works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of
expression.
2. Fair Use Doctrine:
A guideline that determines how much of a
copyrighted item can be used legally without
permission.
3. First Sale Doctrine:
The doctrine allows the purchaser to transfer
(i.e., sell or give away) a particular lawfully made
copy of the copyrighted work without permission
once it has been obtained. That means that a
copyright holder's rights to control the change of
ownership of a particular copy end once that
copy is sold, as long as no additional copies are
made.
4. Intellectual Property:
Intangible property that is a product of the
imagination, (e.g., copyrights, trademarks, and
patents).
5. Patent:
A monopoly granted by the U.S. Patent Office for
a limited time to the creator of a new invention.
6. Permission:
Consent to use a work, usually by reprinting or
reproducing it in some other work.
7. Phonorecords:
Digital phonorecords are a relatively new
technology that allows musical works to be
played, recorded, and stored in digital format for
use on computers or other devices.
8. Plagiarism:
To steal and pass off the ideas or words of
another as one's own or to use another's
production without crediting the source.
9. Public Domain:
Works for which copyright protection have
expired and works created by officers or
employees of the U.S. government as part of
their government jobs.
10. Trademark (™):
A word or symbol used to identify a product or
service in the marketplace.
Copyright Outline
I. What is Copyright?
Use the Copyright
Presentation to present the
lesson outline. Students will
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
4
A. Title 17 of the U.S. Code
1. Protection provided by law
2. Protects the authors of “original works”
B. What copyright is not:
1. Patent: a short term monopoly
2. Trademark: identifying a product or
service in the marketplace
C. Available to
1. Published and unpublished works
2. Section 106 of 1976 Copyright Act
D. Copyright gives exclusive rights and ability to
authorize
1. Reproduction of work in copies or
phonorecords
2. Derivative works based upon the work
3. Distribution of copies publicly by sale,
transfer of ownership, rental, lease, or
lending
4. Performance of the work publicly
5. Display of the work publicly
6. Performance of sound recordings in
public by digital audio transmission
E. Copyright protects
1. Literary works
2. Dramatic works
3. Musical works
4. Artistic works*: poetry, novels, movies,
songs, computer software, and
architecture
F. Copyright does not protect
1. Ideas
2. Facts
3. Systems
G. Methods of operation—When is the work
protected?
1. The moment it is created and fixed in a
tangible form.
2. It is visible either directly or with the aid of
a machine or device.
complete the Copyright
Outline Organizer.
Ask students how plagiarism
and copying are similar.
Have students theorize how
copying movie and music
affects the marketplace.
Ask students how they can
determine whether or not an
item is copyrighted.
Ask students for examples of
ideas, facts, and systems –
items that cannot obtain a
copyright (e.g., block
scheduling system, football
record for the year, creating a
“green” school).
II. Registration of Copyright
A. Rights of Registration
1. Registration is voluntary
2. Copyright exists from the moment the
work is created.
3. To file a lawsuit for infringement, you will
have to register.
B. Copyright term depends on many factors
1. Individuals: the life of the author(s) plus
an additional 70 years
2. Corporations: for contract-out works and
certain other works, copyright protection
lasts 95 years from first publication
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
5
III. Use of Copyrighted Works
A. Fair use doctrine
1. A guideline that determines how much a
copyrighted item can be used legally
without permission
2. Section 107 of Title U.S. code contains
exceptions for reproduction of a particular
work.
B. Exceptions are
1. Criticism, comment, news reporting,
teaching, scholarship, and research
2. Public Domain Items/Works
C. Rules of thumb
1. Limit the use of copies to single chapters
2. Single articles from of a journal issue
3. Several charts, graphs, and illustrations
4. Other small parts of a work
D. Caveats
1. There is no specific number of words,
lines, or notes that may be safely taken
without permission.
2. Acknowledging the source of the
copyrighted material does not substitute
for properly noting copyright.
E. Bottom line
1. Document your research at all times
(bibliography and footnotes).
2. If you publish copyrighted work on your
own website or in another publication, get
written permission.
Ask how much should be
allowed without permission
from a song, book, movie, etc.
If one of your teachers runs
out of textbooks for the class
and copies a chapter to give to
a student, have they violated
copyright?
Answer: No
After the outline presentation,
give each student a copy
of the Copyright
Assignment, the Copyright
Assignment Rubric, and the
Website Validity Checklist.
Review all three documents
with the students.
Application
MI
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Students will answer questions and participate in class discussion as instructor
gives presentation.
2. Students will fill in their organizers as the outline and terms are covered.
MI
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will complete the Copyright Assignment.
Summary
MI
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
6
Give the students four minutes to write down what they believe are the most
important points given in the lesson. Collect their papers and randomly read the
comments. Read a variety of the points. Ask what important points were left out.
Add any major points that may have not been included.
Evaluation
MI
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
1. The instructor will monitor the class during the presentation and questions to
determine understanding and will redirect/reteach as needed.
2. The instructor will circle through the class and monitor each student’s progress as
they complete the Copyright Assignment. The instructor will redirect/reteach as
needed.
MI
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
The instructor will grade the Copyright Assignment using the Copyright
Assignment Rubric.
Extension
MI
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
A. Students can look up Texas and National TSA requirements for technology
research and report writing, cyberspace pursuit, career comparisons, desktop
publishing, prepared presentation, video game design, or other competitive
events where copyright laws and regulations may apply.
B. Students can investigate careers in law, information technology, news
reporting, research, and technical writing.
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
7
Icon
MI
Verbal/
Linguistic
Logical/
Mathematical
Visual/Spatial
Musical/
Rhythmic
Bodily/
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Teaching Strategies
Lecture, discussion,
journal writing, cooperative
learning, word origins
Problem solving, number
games, critical thinking,
classifying and organizing,
Socratic questioning
Mind-mapping, reflective
time, graphic organizers,
color-coding systems,
drawings, designs, video,
DVD, charts, maps
Use music, compose
songs or raps, use musical
language or metaphors
Use manipulatives, hand
signals, pantomime, real
life situations, puzzles and
board games, activities,
role-playing, action
problems
Reflective teaching,
interviews, reflective
listening, KWL charts
Cooperative learning, roleplaying, group
brainstorming, crosscultural interactions
Natural objects as
manipulatives and as
background for learning
Socratic questions, real life
situations, global
problems/questions
Personal Development Strategies
Reading, highlighting, outlining,
teaching others, reciting information
Organizing material logically,
explaining things sequentially,
finding patterns, developing
systems, outlining, charting,
graphing, analyzing information
Developing graphic organizers,
mind-mapping, charting, graphing,
organizing with color, mental
imagery (drawing in the mind’s eye)
Creating rhythms out of words,
creating rhythms with instruments,
playing an instrument, putting words
to existing songs
Moving while learning, pacing while
reciting, acting out scripts of
material, designing games, moving
fingers under words while reading
Reflecting on personal meaning of
information, studying in quiet
settings, imagining experiments,
visualizing information, journaling
Studying in a group, discussing
information, using flash cards with
other, teaching others
Connecting with nature, forming
study groups with like-minded
people
Considering personal relationship to
larger context
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
8
Copyright Story
You Stole My Heart and Song
It was one of those kinds of songs that after you first hear it, you can’t get it out of your head.
You will find yourself humming the melody and walking to the tempo of the beat. We call that a
hit record.
Sarah Connelly was enjoying one of those kinds of songs after hearing it on the radio while
driving to work. At work, the song refused to leave her brain and she would occasionally breath
out, “Your love makes me alive; alive, alive” under her breath. It was about 4:30 in the afternoon
when she began to realize that the song was very familiar to her… really familiar. She stopped
motionless at the thunderous thought, “I wrote that song.” She gave herself a slight correction:
“Well… really, I wrote the words to that song.” Sarah was sure she had written those
words…somewhere, some time ago when she was in her poetry-writing phase in high school,
she was sure she had written those words.
Out of curiosity, Sarah pulled into the music store on her way home and looked at the CD that
featured the song “Love Alive.” The song CD cover credited the song to a Brian Wells. She
stared at the CD cover as if to make sure of what she was seeing. She and Brian had dated in
high school, and she had shared several of her poems with him.
Sarah bought the CD and hurried home. She quickly drug an old storage box out of the attic and
dug through the carefully packed memorabilia until she found a flowery notebook. She flipped
through the pages of the notebook like wind and stopped suddenly at one page. There it was…
her poem… “Love Alive.” And… she had sent a copy to Brian to express her love to him.
All that evening, Sarah had two emotions. She was proud that one of her poems was good
enough to make a hit record, and she was furious that Brian stole her poem for the song.
The next day, Sarah spent a good part of the day finding contact information for Brian through
the record label. She finally sent him an e-mail explaining who she was and reminding him that
she had written the words to “Love Alive” and that she should at least be paid royalties.
Later that day, Brian responded, “Sarah, how good to hear from you after all these years. You
should be very proud that your words are featured in this hit song… it’s doing very well. But you
don’t have any claims to royalties because
1. You never registered the poem for a copyright.
2. You gave me the poem as a gift, so it belongs to me.
3. You wrote the poem more than 10 years ago, so any copyright would have expired.
However, if you have any other poems or songs, I would be glad to consider them for future
projects.”
Answer the following questions:
What do you think?
1. Is Brian right?
2. What should Sarah do?
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
9
Copyright Outline Organizer
What is Copyright?
I. What is copyright?
A. Title 17 of the U.S. Code
1.
provided by
2. Protects the authors of
B. What copyright is not:
1. Patent:
2. Trademark:
a product or service in the
C. Available to
1.
and
works
2. Section 106 of
D. Copyright gives exclusive rights and ability to authorize
7. ____________ ____________work in copies or ____________
8. ____________ ____________ based upon the work
9. Distribution of copies ____________ by sale, transfer of
ownership, rental, lease, or lending
10.
of the work publicly
11.
of the work publicly
12.____________ ____________ sound recordings
____________ ____________ by digital audio transmission
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
10
E. Copyright protects
1.
works
2.
works
3.
works
4. Artistic works:
,
,
,
, and
F. Copyright does not protect
1.
2.
3.
4.
G. When is the work protected?
1. The moment it is
and
in a tangible
form
2. It is
either directly or with the aid of a
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
11
II. Registration of Copyright
C. Rights of Registration
1. Registration is
2. Copyright exists from the
3. To file a lawsuit for infringement, you will have to ____________.
D. Copyright term depends on many factors:
1. Individuals: the
plus an additional
years.
2. Corporations: for contract works and certain other works,
copyright protection lasts
years from
III. Use of Copyrighted Works
F. Fair Use Doctrine
1. Is a
that determines how much a
item can be used legally without
2. Section 107 of Title U.S. code contains
for
of a particular work.
G. Exceptions are
1.
,
,
,
,
and
2. Public domain items/works
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
12
H. Rules of thumb
1. Limit the use of copies to
2.
of a journal issue
3. Several
,
4. Other
, and
of a work
I. Caveats
1. There is no specific number of __________, ________, or
that may be taken without permission.
2. Acknowledging the source of the copyrighted material does not
substitute for
J. Bottom Line
1.
your research at all times (bibliography and foot
notes).
2. If you publish copyrighted work on your own website or in
another publication,
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
13
Copyright Vocabulary Organizer
1. Copyright (©): A form of ____________ grounded in the U.S.
Constitution and granted by law for original works of
____________ fixed in a tangible medium of
expression.
2. Fair Use:
A ____________ that determines how much of a
copyrighted item can be used legally without
permission.
3. First Sale
Doctrine:
4. Intellectual
Property:
The doctrine allows a ____________ to transfer a
lawfully made copy of the copyrighted work without
permission once it has been obtained. A copyright
holder’s rights to control the change of ownership of a
particular work end once that copy is sold, as long as
no ____________ ____________copies are made.
Intangible property that is a product of the
____________ (e.g.., copyrights, trademarks and
patents).
5. Patent:
A ____________ granted by the U.S. Patent Office for
a limited time to the creator of a new ____________.
6. Permission:
Consent to use a work, usually by ____________ or
____________ it in some other work.
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
14
7. Phonorecords: Digital phonorecords are a relatively new
____________ that allows musical works to be played,
recorded, and stored in ____________ format for use
on computers or other devices.
8. Plagiarism:
To ____________ and pass off the ideas or words of
another as one’s own or to use another’s production
without crediting the source.
9. Public Domain: Works for which copyright protection has
____________ and works created by officers or
employees of the U.S. government as part of their
government jobs.
10. Trademark (™): A word or ____________ used to identify a product or
service in the marketplace.
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
15
Copyright Assignment
I. Objective:
Students will study copyright laws and research their purpose, regulations, effects, and penalties.
II. Assignment:
A. Create a presentation on one of the following topics:
(No more than 3 students can research the same topic in the same class period)
1. Copyright laws in general
2. Sonny Bono Copyright Extension Act of 1998 (aka the “Mickey Mouse” Extension Act)
3. “Fair Use” doctrine and tests
4. Research papers for education
5. Phonorecords & digital phonorecords (records, tapes, CDs, Mp3)
6. Research for education, public service, or non-profit purposes
7. Peer-to-Peer coping and sharing (CDs, DVDs, music videos, ring tones, Internet information)
8. Dramatic and artistic works (art, photography, plays, musicals, choreography, movies)
9. Architectural drawings and diagrams
10. Other copyright related topic approved by instructor
B. Include presentation on the following as they apply to your topic:
1. Which copyright law/regulation applies?
2. Why are copyright laws important to this topic?
3. How can copyright be infringed?
4. How does “Public Domain” apply to your topic?
5. Does “Fair Use” apply to this topic? (If yes, how does “Fair Use” apply?)
6. What are the penalties for infringement?
7. How can infringement be prevented?
8. Who can you contact for permission?
9. How do copyright rules affect teens on this topic?
III.
Additional Requirements:
A. References
1. Evaluate all reference web sites using “Web Site Validity Checklist” worksheet
2. Bibliography slide
a. Display all references used in presentation
b. Have at least 5 references
c. Use bibliography form approved by your instructor
d. Number each reference
e. Display as last slide of presentation
3. Footnotes
a. For Internet references, place URL at bottom of the slide
b. For hard copy references, place bibliography number at bottom of the slide
4. Do not use Wikipedia.com
B. Length
1. Must be at least 3 minutes long to receive minimum credit
2. Should be 4 to 7 minutes long to receive full credit
C. Slides
1. Must have a “Title Slide”
2. Must have enough “body” slides to convey your message
3. Must have a bibliography slide (last slide)
IV. Presentation:
A. Deliver your presentation to the rest of the class
(Option to present to another class or another group approved by instructor)
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
16
Student: ______________________________________________________ Period: __________________
Copyright Assignment Rubric
Total possible points is 100
5 Points
4 Points
2-3 Points
0-1 Point
Awarded
CONTENT
•
Objective clearly covered
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Topic clearly covered
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Font (type/size/contrast)
Superior
Suitable
Dark/Light
Wrong font
•
Appropriate graphics
Superior
Suitable
Dark/Light
Inappropriate
•
Accurate research
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Content useful to viewer(s)
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
TECHNICAL
•
Transitions work properly
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Animations are logical and creative
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Timing for viewing logical
Appropriate
Fast/Slow
Hard to follow
Inadequate
•
Contains all presentation elements
– (introduction, body, conclusion)
3
2
1
0
•
3 to 7 minutes in length
>4
3-4
2-3
0-2
GRAPHICS/BACKGROUND
•
Graphics enhance topic
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Background complements
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Appropriate contrast
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
LAYOUT/DESIGN
•
Pleasing to the eye
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Easy to navigate
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Elements of appropriate size
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
•
Grammar / Spelling / Punctuation
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
RESEARCH/REFERENCES
•
Bibliography (# of sources)
5+
---0---
---0---
---0---
•
Use of footnotes/URL notes
Superior
Suitable
Mediocre
Inadequate
Grade (total points awarded)
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
17
Web Site Validity Check List
Report Topic:
Site URL:
Name/Title of site:
V N
Criteria
Who owns the domain? (“Who is <URL>” use search engine – reliable or dubious)
Is the site a paid ad or infomercial? (big negative)
Is the name of the author listed? (biggie for valid research)
Who wrote the pages? (right click, view source, – check “META” tag names)
Is the author an expert? (“Who is <author>” search engine – reliable or dubious)
What is the purpose of the site? (stated by the author)
Does the overall site reflect a bias? (judgment call)
When was the site created? (judge for most recent facts needed)
When was the site last updated? (judge for most recent facts needed)
From where does the information come? (Check – believable/valid resources?)
Is the information useful for my assignment? (your opinion)
Total V,N
Conclusion: V=Valid … N=Not Valid
Add site to Bibliography:
YES (do the valid marks outweigh the not valid marks?)
NO
Validated Web Site Notes
IT: Principles of IT: Copyright Plan
Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.
18